Police Data Collection Request (2020-2021)
| Submitted | April 3, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information 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 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.
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.
This request is filed by Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good Afternoon,
This is to confirm receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. By copy of this email, I am forwarding your request to the Lynchburg Police Department for response.
Thank you,
Selina
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From: Lynchburg Police Department
The FOIA / Records Unit of the Lynchburg Police Department has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
According to Virginia FOIA laws we will reply within 5 business days starting the day after receipt to reply to your request.
This is a notice acknowledging our receipt of your request.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have during this time.
Thank you,
Carla Smith
ASA II, Records Department
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone (434) 455-6143
Fax (434) 847-1526
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From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good afternoon,
In response to your Freedom Of Information Act request, please be advised you have requested information requiring research.
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3704 (B) (4) an additional seven working days (beyond the expiration of the initial five working day response time delineated in the code) will be required to locate documents involved and determine their status for release due to the sizeable amount of records to search and availability of personnel.
Additionally, the total amount of the cost involved in providing the information you have requested is estimated around $140.96 (four hours of compilation).
Please respond with a confirmation that the estimated cost is approved before we proceed with the request.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns during this time.
Thank you,
Carla Smith
ASA II, Records Department
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone (434) 455-6143
Fax (434) 847-1526
carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, yes I’d like to continue with this request and will pay the amount.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 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: Lynchburg Police Department
Good Morning,
Please be advised that our records show a balance of $407.89 for charges in connection with your previous Freedom of Information request, which was billed on 4/18/2022 and remains unpaid.
Since more than 30 days have elapsed since billing, in accordance with Section 2.2-3704 (I) of the Code of Virginia (Freedom of Information Act), we will require payment of this outstanding balance before we will be able to process your current request.
I have enclosed a copy of the outstanding invoice. If you have already paid this invoice, please provide proof of payment so that I may update our records.
Please feel free to contact me if I can provide you with any further assistance.
Carla Smith
Administrative Services Associate II, Records Department / F.O.I.A.
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone (434) 455-6143
Fax (434) 847-1526
carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $407.89 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Lynchburg Police Department
Records Section
905 Court Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good morning,
Attached is the information requested.
Also enclosed is an invoice for applicable Records Unit service fees regarding this response to your FOIA request.
Payment is due within 30 days.
Please feel free to contact me if I can provide you with any further assistance.
Carla Smith
Administrative Services Associate II, Records Department / F.O.I.A.
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone (434) 455-6143
Fax (434) 847-1526
carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $140.96 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Lynchburg Police Department
Records Section
905 Court Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 4, 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: Lynchburg Police Department
Good morning,
Our reply with the requested data was emailed 6-29-22 to the email: requests@muckrock.com.
See previous attached document above titled "FOIA reply Muck Rock News 4522-2022".
The invoice was paid and received by our department on 7-12-22 by check number 10460.
I have attached the reply it again for your convenience.
Please let me know if I can provide any further assistance.
Thank you,
Carla Smith
Administrative Services Associate II, Records Department / F.O.I.A.
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone (434) 455-6143
Fax (434) 847-1526
carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good morning,
Our reply with the requested data was emailed 6-29-22 to the email: requests@muckrock.com.
The invoice was paid and received by our department on 7-12-22 by check number 10460.
(It is in the thread for request history on your website using the link provided in the email sent below.)
I have attached the reply again for your convenience.
Please let me know if I can provide any further assistance.
Thank you,
Carla Smith
Administrative Services Associate II, Records Department / F.O.I.A.
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone (434) 455-6143
Fax (434) 847-1526
carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov>
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