Washington police data collection (Lewis County Sheriff's Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, Thank you for your interest in public records of Lewis County, WA.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on July 29, 2021 and given the reference number P006134-072921 for tracking purposes. 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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.   Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Lewis County, WA

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Public Disclosure Office
345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST of 7/29/2021, Reference #P006134-072921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, Lewis County received a public records request from you on July 29, 2021 directed to Sheriff's Office. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ I am the person assigned to fulfill your request.  The Public Records Act obliges the County to attend to your request in a manner commensurate with our other duties and obligations. I will be coordinating with other County offices and departments in the collection, review, and production of responsive records. The County will charge requestors per our policy in a manner that is reasonable, cost-efficient, and fair to the requestor.  Such charges will include fees for copying and/or transmitting records.  When a records request is for a large volume of records, the County may elect to provide records on an installment basis. You will not be charged any fees related to this request until you are provided with a cost estimate, either an installment estimate or estimate of the anticipated cost for the full request, whichever is more applicable. You will then have an opportunity to amend or withdraw your request if you wish to avoid paying the accompanying fees. Please look for this cost estimate or a status of our search results on or before August 20, 2021 . The County’s policy can be found at: https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/public-disclosure-requests/ (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=2Yd4VJg7-2BlT2fc-2FU6iPVI1mZ43IkdN8mgQ8QAXpaUrZZNKfCRqKxK8uvFtE4nQY2dTP93l2fBgNYIRkfd2ofGQ-3D-3DcFKn_D6M-2B-2FwuVnQCaA-2FW360DYnA3ka2EDwWaCslXvAdoY-2BVHzs9Q6YLmRaQnnukNouWCo6tnkQf7krESDv8jJdXwPeFRo-2BDmicwDBCl-2B-2Bt4NWFWUoCseJux-2FMH3fCkMEBcXtZixnbWHB5PNuXnpIdKkhA1d5UN6iiccDrfgMrFAvgsXz5TAhAoUFWuVuskXn0TeX2y8bKN98AoU85alNuhk16pvfo1RnBgqoR2WcNIL6qup7BQXYhlqBNF3Qm150IoSxiyPStgUftL7ovyrjUOBlNSXBdUyzJfHPA-2BQhBWzIVVw223vlh762arAA6BQLrEEgleYXdAcWMRN35zQKxubezW1cpo7GzgX2fc0n8icMxcFnvar2o3iDP4RmC-2BZsE1pj-2FlOwNuaDk4M2OgkHnS5mA4w-3D-3D) The costs for records will be determined as follows: Paper Copy Fee                                                                    15 cents / page
Scan Page Fee for Electronic Format                                   10 cents / page
Electronic Delivery Fee                                                          5 cents per every 4 electronic files*
Electronic Records Transmission                                          10 cents / gigabyte
Storage Media / Container / Envelope /                                 Actual Cost
Postage / Delivery Charge For purposes of calculating fees, an electronic “file” shall contain no more than one document and/or e-mail. Please note that documents may be redacted pursuant to and in compliance with RCW 42.56 and other applicable statues when produced. If you would like to withdraw or narrow your request now as a result of this information, please contact my office.  Otherwise, please await the cost estimate.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, you will be contacted with a revised estimated date. Thank you for your patience while we process your request. Regards, Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299

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Sheriff's Office
345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P006134-072921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Lewis County received a public records request from you on July 29, 2021. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ I have been advised that our Sheriff's Office will need additional time to conduct searches/compile responsive records as well as this office's time to review those records for exemptions, and then prepare them for release.  Therefore, the estimated response date for this particular request will need to be extended.  I anticipate providing a status update or responsive records to you on or before September 2, 2021.  Of course, if records are available prior to this date I will advise you promptly.  If you have not received a response in that time, please do not hesitate to contact me directly inquiring as to the status. Conversely, if this office encounters a need to extend our estimate again, I will contact you with a revised estimated date.
Thank you for your patience while we process your request.
Sincerely,
Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299

If you have never used the Lewis County Public Records Center before, your email address will be your login.  You may choose the "forgot password" option to obtain a password for your use.

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Sheriff's Office
345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P006134-072921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Lewis County received a public records request from you on July 29, 2021. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

I have been advised that our Sheriff's Office will need additional time to conduct searches/compile responsive records as well as this office's time to review those records for exemptions, and then prepare them for release.  Therefore, the estimated response date for this particular request will need to be extended.  I anticipate providing a status update or responsive records to you on or before September 13, 2021.  Of course, if records are available prior to this date I will advise you promptly.  If you have not received a response in that time, please do not hesitate to contact me directly inquiring as to the status. Conversely, if this office encounters a need to extend our estimate again, I will contact you with a revised estimated date.
Thank you for your patience while we process your request.
Sincerely,
Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299

If you have never used the Lewis County Public Records Center before, your email address will be your login.  You may choose the "forgot password" option to obtain a password for your use.

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345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P006134-072921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Lewis County received a public records request from you on July 29, 2021. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

I have been advised that our Sheriff's Office will need additional time to conduct searches/compile responsive records as well as this office's time to review those records for exemptions, and then prepare them for release.  Therefore, the estimated response date for this particular request will need to be extended.  I anticipate providing a status update or responsive records to you on or before September 20, 2021.  Of course, if records are available prior to this date I will advise you promptly.  If you have not received a response in that time, please do not hesitate to contact me directly inquiring as to the status. Conversely, if this office encounters a need to extend our estimate again, I will contact you with a revised estimated date.
Thank you for your patience while we process your request.
Sincerely,
Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center.
If you have never used the Lewis County Public Records Center before, your email address will be your login.  You may choose the "forgot password" option to obtain a password for your use.

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Public Disclosure Office
345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P006134-072921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Lewis County received a public records request from you on July 29, 2021. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
An installment of records responsive to your request is available to you now in the Lewis County Public Records Center. Please login to the Public Records Center and retrieve/download the records.
**Use of Force Pursuits
The County will continue to attempt to locate additional responsive records (if any) and we anticipate providing a status of our search results or an additional installment to you on or before September 30, 2021.  If you have not received a response in that time, please do not hesitate to contact me directly inquiring as to the status. Of course, if we locate responsive records prior to this date we will advise you promptly.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, you will be contacted with a revised estimated date.
Thank you for your continued patience while we process your request.
Sincerely,
Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299 http://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/

If you have never used the Lewis County Public Records Center before, your email address will be your login.  You may choose the "forgot password" option to obtain a password for your use.

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Public Disclosure Office
345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P006134-072921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Lewis County received a public records request from you on July 29, 2021. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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A 2nd installment of records responsive to your request is available to you now in the Lewis County Public Records Center. Please login to the Public Records Center and retrieve/download the records.
**CITIZEN COMPLAINTS MASTER
The County will continue to attempt to locate additional responsive records (if any) and we anticipate providing a status of our search results or an additional installment to you on or before October 15, 2021.  If you have not received a response in that time, please do not hesitate to contact me directly inquiring as to the status. Of course, if we locate responsive records prior to this date we will advise you promptly.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, you will be contacted with a revised estimated date.
Thank you for your continued patience while we process your request.
Sincerely,
Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299 http://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/

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Public Disclosure Office
345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P006134-072921 **Cost Estimate / Invoice
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Lewis County received a public records request from you on July 29, 2021. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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Records have been compiled responsive to your request.  These include Tort Claim and court documents, case is still in litigation. The cost for these records is as follows:
Item Quantity Unit Price Subtotal
Scans of paper records           40 pages              $0.10  per page              $4.00
Total: $4.00
Please send a check or money order payable to Lewis County, with “PRR No. P006134-072921” written in the memo section and mail to: Lewis County Public Disclosure Office Historic Courthouse 351 NW North Street Chehalis WA 98532
You can also pay using a debit, credit card or E-check.  There is a fee for this service. The online payment portal can be found on the Public Records website at https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/public-records/ Once payment has been received the records will be released to the Record Center within 3-5 business days.
While the County and this office continues to desire to provide full assistance to members of the public who make public records requests, we also desire to prevent excessive interference with other essential functions.  As a result, we intend to close this particular public records request on November 15, 2021 unless $4.00 is remitted.
Sincerely,
Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299

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Public Disclosure Office
345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST of 7/29/2021, Reference #P006134-072921
**Request closed
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe
Lewis County received a public records request from you on 7/29/2021. You requested the following:
"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 by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you with a status update regarding your request. On October 15, 2021 we provided you a cost estimate for records responsive to your request. As indicated, unless payment had been received by November 15, 2021, the County intended to close your request. We have not heard from nor received payment.  This particular request is now consider abandoned and closed. If you wish to make a future request for public records, we will be happy to do what we can to accommodate your request.
Sincerely,
Kristi Davenport PDR Office Assistant Sr. (360) 740-1299

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