Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Lauderhill Police Department of Lauderhill, FL.
Tracking #

PDR-3110-2022

Status
Completed

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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 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.)

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.

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:

Thank you for submitting a request. The City of Lauderhill is in receipt of your request.

Your request security key is 778369.
Your request reference number is Request Number: PDR-3110-2022.

Please visit our Public Records Request Tracking Portal to track the status of your request. If needed, have this security key and reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.

Upon completion of your request you will receive a confirmation email.

**NOTICE**

For updates and general information regarding the City and COVID-19, please visit the City of Lauderhill Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information website.

For questions related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Florida, contact the Department of Health's COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-866-779-6121 or e-mail COVID-19@flhealth.gov .

Thank you,

City of Lauderhill
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954.730.3010

Note: This is an automated email notification. Please do not respond to this email.

From: Lauderhill Police Department

Thank you for submitting a request. The City of Lauderhill is in receipt of your request.

Your request security key is 303567.
Your request reference number is Request Number: PRR-1189-2022.

Please visit our Public Records Request Tracking Portal to track the status of your request. If needed, have this security key and reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.

Upon completion of your request you will receive a confirmation email.

**NOTICE**

For updates and general information regarding the City and COVID-19, please visit the City of Lauderhill Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information website.

For questions related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Florida, contact the Department of Health's COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-866-779-6121 or e-mail COVID-19@flhealth.gov .

Thank you,

City of Lauderhill
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954.730.3010

Note: This is an automated email notification. Please do not respond to this email.

From: Lauderhill Police Department

To Whom It May Concern:

The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of your attached request. Your public records request number is: PRR-1189-2022 and security key is: 303567. Please visit our Public Records Request Tracking Portal to track the status of your request. Upon completion, you will receive a confirmation email.

You may be contacted if additional information is needed.

Thank you,

City of Lauderhill - City Clerk's Office
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
954.730.3010

From: Lauderhill Police Department

Greetings MuckRock News,

Thank you for submitting your request. As this request pertains to records maintained by the City of Lauderhill City Clerk's Office, this Police Department request PDR-3110-2022 is now closed. Your request has been routed to the City Clerk's Office. You will receive an email confirmation containing a new request number and security key. You will use the new request number and security key provided by the City Clerk's Office to access information regarding your request.

Thank you,

City of Lauderhill - Police Department
6279 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
(954)497-4700

From: Lauderhill Police Department

To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for your Public Records Request. Your request is now complete. Please see the requested information below for the time period January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021:

total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents)

50 Use of Force Incidents Reports

CEW – 18 instances were reported

Baton – 0 Instances were

Strike/punch/kick – 6 instances were reported

Counter Moves – 1 instance was reported

K-9 – 4 instances were reported

Firearm - 0 instances were reported

Restraint Devices – 1 instances were reported

Hand Cuffs – 2 instances were reported

Transporters – 2 instances were reported

Take Downs – 13 instances were reported

Hands On – 9 instances were reported

total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained: 23 Complaints Received / 6 Sustained

total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained: 2 Complaints Received / 0 Sustained

total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained: 0 Complaints Received

total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained: 0 Complaints Received

total number of officer involved shootings both fatal and non-fatal : 0 Incidents

Thank You,

City of Lauderhill - City Clerk's Office
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, FL 33313
(954)730-3010

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