Police data collection project (Lincoln Police Department)
| Multi Request | Police data collection project |
| Submitted | Feb. 7, 2020 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
-the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2013, etc.)
-total number of civilian complaints reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
-total number of use of force complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-total number of biased policing or discrimination/profiling complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-a spreadsheet or list with the dates (month/day/year and time if available), race of subjects involved, and injuries/deaths sustained for all officer-involved shootings incidents (excluding shootings of animals) from 2013-2019, separated by year
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 4 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Lincoln Police Department
Samuel,
The Lincoln Police Department is in receipt of your request. I have begun a response. I hope to get you something in the next couple of days.
Respectfully,
Tonya Peters
Police Legal Advisor
From: Lincoln Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
This email is in response to your request for public records. The Lincoln Police Department has a lot of information available on-line. I would direct your attention to the following links:
Lincoln Police Department home page: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/
Citizen Police Advisory/Annual Summaries: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/info/cpab.htm
City of Lincoln Open Data: http://opendata.lincoln.ne.gov/
The following is the City's response to your requests:
Request #1: the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2013, etc.)
Response: The use of control data for 2014-2018 are publicly available at http://opendata.lincoln.ne.gov/ Attach you will find the use of control data for 2013 and a draft 2019 (data hasn't been confirmed).
Request #2: total number of civilian complaints reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
Response: These totals are contained in the Citizen Police Annual Reports. These reports are publicly available for 2016-2019 at https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/info/cpab.htm Please see attached for 2013-2015.
Request #3: total number of use of force complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
Response: These totals are contained in the Citizen Police Annual Reports. These reports are publicly available for 2016-2019 at https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/info/cpab.htm Please see attached for 2013-2015.
Request #4: total number of biased policing or discrimination/profiling complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
Response: These totals are contained in the Citizen Police Annual Reports. These reports are publicly available for 2016-2019 at https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/info/cpab.htm Please see attached for 2013-2015.
Request #5: a spreadsheet or list with the dates (month/day/year and time if available), race of subjects involved, and injuries/deaths sustained for all officer-involved shootings incidents (excluding shootings of animals) from 2013-2019, separated by year
Response: There are no records matching this request. The Nebraska public records laws do not require a record to be created. However, the Chief of Police has previously answered similar questions. The information is as follows:
* November 29, 2015, Officers shot and killed Zachary Grigsby, W/M. Two officers were injured W/M and W/F.
* June 26, 2016, Officers shot and killed Germichael Kennedy, B/M.
* December 29, 2018, Officers shot and injured Christopher Brennauer, W/M. Two officers were injured W/M and W/M.
Please feel free to contact me should you feel your request is not complete.
Respectfully,
Tonya Peters
Police Legal Advisor
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