Police data collection (2017-2022) (Lakewood Police Department)
| Tracking # |
24-202 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | March 17, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Lakewood Police Department
City of Lakewood
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From: Lakewood Police Department
City of Lakewood
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-202:
The City of Lakewood received a public records request from you on 3/19/24 and assigned it reference number 24-202 for tracking purposes.
Your request was forwarded to the relevant City departments to locate the records you seek and determine the volume and any costs associated with fulfilling your request. We have determined that we will need additional time to produce records and review possible exemptions under the Public Records Act.
We expect to provide a response and first installment by 4/5/24 and you will be notified when records are available. You can monitor the progress of your request online.
We appreciate your consideration and patience. If you have any questions, please contact us at 253-983-7801.
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From: Lakewood Police Department
City of Lakewood
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Documents have been released for record request #24-202:
* Use of Force by Year.xlsx
* Use of Force Incidents .xlsx
* OIS.pdf
* 2022 UOF by Race.xlsx
Document links are valid for one month.
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From: Lakewood Police Department
City of Lakewood
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Record request #24-202 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Thank you for your public records request, responsive records are included for your review. See below for breakdown.
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
· Included in excel spreadsheet titled “Use of Force by year”
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
· Included in excel spreadsheet titled “Use of Force Incidents”
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
· 75 total number of civilian complaints or inquires. Zero sustained.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
· 4 total complaints, 0 sustained. 2018=2, 2019=1, 2022=1
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
· 3 total complaints, 0 sustained. 2019=2, 2020=1
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
· Zero
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
· Included is excel spreadsheet titled “OIS.pdf Question#7”
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
· Included is excel spreadsheet titled “2022 UOF by Race Question#8”
We consider this request to be concluded, please contact us if you have any questions at 253-983-7801.
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