Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
1673656 |
| Submitted | Nov. 24, 2023 |
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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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good afternoon Mr. Nash,
The FOIA / Records Unit of the Lynchburg Police Department has received your Freedom of Information Act request.
This is a notice acknowledging our receipt.
Pursuant to section 2.2-3704 (A) of the Code of Virginia (Freedom of Information Act) only residents of Commonwealth of Virginia or representatives of news media circulating or broadcasting in or into Virginia may obtain information under Virginia FOIA, therefore the custodian may require the requester to provide his name and legal address.
Please provide your legal address in Virginia for our records.
Also, please be advised that our records show a balance of $50.00 for charges in connection with your previous Freedom of Information request(s), which was billed on June 20, 2023 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.
We have attached a copy of the outstanding invoice. If you have already paid this invoice, please provide proof of payment so that we may update our records.
Thank you,
FOIA Office
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone: 434-455-6052 Opt. 1
Fax: 434-847-1526
Email: foialpd@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:foialpd@lynchburgva.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $50.00 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 afternoon,
We received your payment of $50.00 on 2-28-24 for the outstanding FOIA invoice from 6-20-23.
We will now process the attached FOIA request (your number 1673656 or 155077-74625232) for 2022 Police Data Collection that was attached to the payment.
According to Virginia FOIA laws we have 5 business days starting the day after receipt of your payment, to reply to your new request.
We estimate that your cost for the requested statistics will be $50.00 to $60.00.
You must respond to this email with your approval or disapproval of that estimate BEFORE we will continue processing your request.
Please feel free to reach out to our office if you have any questions.
Thank you,
FOIA Office
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone: 434-455-6052 Opt. 1
Fax: 434-847-1526
Email: foialpd@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:foialpd@lynchburgva.gov>
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https://www.lynchburgvapolice.gov/
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $60.00 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
Mr. Nash,
In response to your request, you will find attached the statistics you requested, prepared on 02/28/24 and held per our previous email awaiting your approval of the estimate quoted.
We received your pre-payment of $60.00 on 3-12-24 for the estimate on your FOIA request # 1673656, Data Collection of 2022 Use of Force & Complaints (or 1680156). This was MuckRock check number 0000011431.
Also attached is your receipt for the aforementioned payment.
Thank you,
F.O.I.A. Office
Lynchburg Police Department
Phone: 434-455-6052, Ext. 1
Fax: 434-847-1526
Email: foialpd@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:foialpd@lynchburgva.gov>
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https://www.lynchburgvapolice.gov/
This message is intended only for the use of the individual to whom, or entity to which, it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or email.cs.
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