Police Data Collection Request (2022)

Hello Samuel Sinyangwe, Thank you for your interest in police-related public records from the City of Lewisville. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number P057737-112623 for tracking purposes. Type of Record(s) Requested: Other (Police) Public Record(s) Desired: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ City of Lewisville Police Department staff are attempting to locate the information you seek and will determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted as soon as reasonably possible about the availability, and/or provided with copies, of the records in question. You can check the status of your request at any time via the Lewisville Public Records Center PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. To monitor the progress or update this request please log into Lewisville Public Records Center.

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Each part of your request will be addressed below:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please visit our website at: https://www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-departments/police-department/lpd-transparency
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.) Please visit our website at: https://www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-departments/police-department/lpd-transparency
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
Please see the attached document.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
Please see the attached document.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
Please see the attached document.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
Please see the attached document.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
There were zero (0) officer-involved shootings in 2022.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. Please visit our website at: https://www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-departments/police-department/lpd-transparency Please be advised, records cannot be viewed on a mobile device. You will need to use a laptop or desktop computer to view the records. Once you log in, click on "My Support Center" >> "View My Requests / Questions" >> click the link for the reference number you wish to view >> click the blue .pdf link to download the records. To monitor the progress or update this request please log into Lewisville Public Records Center.