Police Data Collection Request (2020-2021)
| Tracking # |
W017907-070323 |
| Submitted | July 3, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2020-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2020, 287 use of force incidents in 2021, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data for each item in this request in spreadsheet format. If individualized data are unavailable, please send information that includes aggregate statistics for the item instead.
Note that my requests for civilian complaints are specifically for civilian complaints alleging police misconduct, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Lakeland Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Lakeland. Your request has been received and is being processed.
Your request was received in this office on 7/3/2023 and given the reference number W017907-070323 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2020-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2020, 287 use of force incidents in 2021, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data for each item in this request in spreadsheet format. If individualized data are unavailable, please send information that includes aggregate statistics for the item instead.
Note that my requests for civilian complaints are specifically for civilian complaints alleging police misconduct, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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From: Lakeland Police Department
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Good afternoon, Mr. Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your patience as we worked through pending requests.
After review of your request, I can advise that this will require a manual search of Office of Professional Standards records. Please see attached estimate to produce your request.
I will wait to hear back from you before I proceed.
Have a good day.
Sincerely,
Y. Riley
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $84.64 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Lakeland Police Department
Records Department
219 N. Massachusetts Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
From: Lakeland Police Department
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Good afternoon,
Payment has been received and I will work on the totals this coming week.
Have a good weekend.
Y. Riley
From: Lakeland Police Department
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Good morning,
Thank you very much for your patience as I was intermittently in and out of the office.
Please see below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. (I am applying your payment received for this request to W018657-112623 for 2022 totals.)
Have a good week.
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2020-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2020, 287 use of force incidents in 2021, etc.)
2020: 460 (Total includes K-9 non-contact deployments, handcuff and release, and empty hand control techniques.)
2021: 503 (Total includes K-9 non-contact deployments, handcuff and release, and empty hand control techniques.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
2021 Protective Action(s) (Total based on total per officer not per incident.)
a. Empty Hand Control: 208
b. Pointing of CEW: 39
c. CEW: 106
d. Aerosol Deterrent: 42
e. Weapon of Opportunity: 4
f. K-9 Bites: 13
g. Pointing of Firearm: 130
h. Firearm Used: 4 (Total 3 incidents)
OTHER Tracked Actions:
a. Handcuff and Release: 113
b. K-9 Deployment (Presence, Not Release, Recalled – NON-CONTACT): 84
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
a. Total Citizen Complaints (Any Misconduct): 15
b. Total Sustained Allegations: 5
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
a. Total Citizen Complaints (Excessive Force): 2
b. Total Sustained: 0
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
a. Total Citizen Complaints (Bias-Based Policing/Racial Profiling): 0
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
a. Total Citizen Complaints (Criminal): 0
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