Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 28, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open 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.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Georgia Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
We are in the process of fulfilling this request. Please give us until Friday, November 4, 2022 to adequately respond.
Also, please note our office hours are Monday-Friday, 0800 hours until 1650 hours. This request was submitted at 11:59 pm on Friday night; therefore, it was not received by our office until Monday, 10/31/2022 at 0800 hours.
Thanks and have a Blessed Day!
Ramonda L. Holmes
Administrative Clerk
Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
120 Prison Farm Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)671-2922
(229)333-5141 fax
sorecords@lowndescounty.com<mailto:sorecords@lowndescounty.com> for all record requests.
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From: Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
Please see below in response to your records request. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.
Thanks and have a Blessed Day!
Ramonda L. Holmes
Administrative Clerk
Lowndes County Sheriff's Office
120 Prison Farm Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)671-2922
(229)333-5141 fax
sorecords@lowndescounty.com<mailto:sorecords@lowndescounty.com> for all record requests.
"On Oct. 28, 2022:
Subject: Georgia Open Records Act Request: Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open 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.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
Law Enforcement Response to Resistance (Use of Force)
Type
Number
Non-Fatal
Fatal
Soft Hands (grabs, holds, pressure points)
25
25
0
Strikes (Punches/Kicks)
3
3
0
Impact Weapon (Baton, Flashlight, Impact Munitions)
0
0
0
Restraint (arm bar, bear hug, take down)
5
5
0
OC Spray
0
0
0
CS Gas
3
3
0
K9 Deployment
2
2
0
Taser (Usage)
19
19
0
Firearm (Shootings)
1
0
1
Total:
58
57
1
Jail Response to Resistance (Use of Force)
Type
Number
Non-Fatal
Fatal
Soft Hands (grabs, holds, pressure points)
13
13
0
Strikes (Punches/Kicks)
4
4
0
Impact Weapon (Baton, Flashlight, Impact Munitions)
0
0
0
Restraint (arm bar, bear hug, take down)
4
4
0
OC Spray
6
6
0
CS Gas
0
0
0
K9 Deployment
0
0
0
Taser (Usage)
16
16
0
Restraint Chair
6
6
0
Total:
49
49
0
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 0
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 0
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 0
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 0
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal. 1
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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