Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your interest in the public records of the Livermore Police Department.  Your request has been submitted and assigned the reference number P002546-101322 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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The request is being forwarded to the appropriate department(s) for processing.

You can monitor the request progress by using the link below.  The Livermore Police Department will email you when the request is complete.

Thank you for using the Livermore Public Records Center.

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 13, 2022, Reference # P002546-101322
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Livermore Police Department received the following records request from you on October 13, 2022.

Your request is being processed in accordance with California Government Code Section 6250 and the California Public Records Act (CPRA). The CPRA requires public agencies make reasonably identified, non-exempt public records available for inspection or provide copies upon payment of the direct costs of duplication.
You requested the following:To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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The CPRA obligates a public agency, within 10 days of receipt of a request, to determine whether the request seeks copies of disclosable public records and to notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefore (Cal. Gov. Code § 6253(c).)  This letter satisfies the City’s requirement to respond to you within ten (10) days to notify you whether the records will be disclosed (Gov. Code § 6253(c).)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 6253(c), the Livermore Police Department requires a 14 day extension of time to respond due to:

The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
Accordingly, the Livermore Police Department will formally respond to your request no later than November 08, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Rebekah Knutson
Records Clerk
Police Department
925-371-4909

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 13, 2022, Reference # P002546-101322.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

The Livermore Police Department received the following request from you on October 13, 2022.
You requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Responsive records are available on the Records Request Portal. Select the link below to view your request. Police Public Records Request - P002546-101322
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at 925-371-4909.

Sincerely,

Rebekah Knutson
Records Clerk
Police Department
925-371-4909