Virginia Police Data Collection (Lynchburg Police Department)
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20210819-1 |
| Submitted | Aug. 19, 2021 |
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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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2015 and 2020 (for example: 27 taser incidents in 2013, 34 taser incidents in 2014, 6 baton incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2014, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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 Lynchburg, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good afternoon,
By copy of this email, I am forwarding your Freedom of Information Act request to the Professional Standards Division of the Lynchburg Police Department.
Best regards,
Cheryl
Cheryl Hudnall
Administrative Services Associate III
City Manager’s Office
900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
(434) 455-3984
From: Lynchburg Police Department
The Records Unit of the Lynchburg Police Department has received your Freedom of Information Act request and according to Virginia FOIA laws we will reply by Friday 8/27/21 (within 5 business days, starting the day after this request was received on 8/20/21).
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
carla.smith@lynchburgva.gov
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From: Lynchburg Police Department
Hello,
We have received this request. This email will serve as written notice that pursuant to Section 2.2-3704 (B)(4) of the Code of Virginia (Freedom of Information Act), 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 the documents involved and determine their status for release.
Thank you,
Carrie
Carrie Dungan
Community Relations Coordinator
Lynchburg Police Department
(434) 942-2687
carrie.dungan@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carrie.dungan@lymchburgva.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 27, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good Morning,
This email will serve as written notice that pursuant to Section 2.2-3704 (B)(4) of the Code of Virginia (Freedom of Information Act), 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 the documents involved and determine their status for release.
I was out of the office unexpectedly last week but should be able to send you this information by Friday.
Thank you,
Carrie
Carrie Dungan
Community Relations Coordinator
Lynchburg Police Department
(434) 942-2687
carrie.dungan@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carrie.dungan@lymchburgva.gov>
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From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good Morning,
This email will serve as written notice that pursuant to Section 2.2-3704 (B)(4) of the Code of Virginia (Freedom of Information Act), an additional seven working days will be required to locate the documents involved and determine their status for release.
After additional review, the location and production of these documents will take an inordinate amount of time and we will need to have payment for the staff time it will take time to compile them. Please let me know if you are ok with this and we will send an invoice.
Thank you,
Carrie
Carrie Dungan
Community Relations Coordinator
Lynchburg Police Department
(434) 942-2687
carrie.dungan@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carrie.dungan@lymchburgva.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 27, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
My email below indicates that we will need to charge you to fulfill this request and I requested information on whether you will accept this charge. If so, we will need to send you an invoice and receive a deposit before we can begin.
Thank you
Carrie
Carrie Dungan
Community Relations Coordinator
Lynchburg Police Department
(434) 942-2687
carrie.dungan@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carrie.dungan@lymchburgva.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hello Carrie,
I apologize for my delayed response. Would it be possible for you to send over the invoice and I can determine whether or not I will accept the charge?
Let me know!
Thanks,
Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 27, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 27, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 27, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 27, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
I have attached a copy of an outstanding invoice from a previous request. We cannot complete this request, or send you an estimated invoice, until the outstanding balance has been paid. If you have already paid this, please provide proof of payment.
Thank you
Carrie
Carrie Dungan
Community Relations Coordinator
Lynchburg Police Department
(434) 942-2687
carrie.dungan@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:carrie.dungan@lymchburgva.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $45.09 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'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 27, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Good afternoon,
We received your payment of $45.09 for the outstanding FOIA request from 2020 on Tuesday 1-11-2022.
We will now review the FOIA request, your number 20210819-1, dated 8-19-2021.
According to Virginia FOIA laws we have 5 business days starting the day after receipt of your payment to reply to your request.
You should expect a reply with the status of your request by the end of the day Wednesday January 19, 2022. (Monday 1-17-22 is a state holiday.)
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions 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: Lynchburg Police Department
Good afternoon,
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.
The only information provided in the submitted FOIA request is the following statement:
This request is filed by Tom Nash, a citizen of Lynchburg, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
Therefore, this FOIA request number 20210819-1 through MuckRock News is denied and considered closed.
Citizens of Virginia should contact our department for the information/records they seek through the FOIALPD@lynchburgburgva.gov<mailto:FOIALPD@lynchburgburgva.gov> email with their name and legal address to ensure their request reaches the correct office.
Please contact me at 434-455-6143 if I can be of any further assistance.
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: Lynchburg Police Department
Muck Rock News,
As I understand your FOIA request, which was denied by this department, you are requesting the following:
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Subject: Virginia Freedom of Information Act Request: Virginia Police Data Collection (Lynchburg Police Department)
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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2015 and 2020 (for example: 27 taser incidents in 2013, 34 taser incidents in 2014, 6 baton incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2014, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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 Lynchburg, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
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Although this request was denied, based on the Code of Virginia, after further consideration, the Lynchburg Police Department has decided to fill your request as best we can, with what records we hold. We will not create records that do not exist.
As stated in the attached letter, this is an extensive amount of information and will take approximatley 40 hours to compile. Therefore, we are invoking the 60 day extension. Based on the estimated time frame and significant cost, $35.24 per hour, which may total $1409.60 (estimated) we are requiring a downpayment of $200.00 to begin fulfulling this request. The 60 day extension will begin upon reciept of the downpayment, should you choose to proceed.
If you have any questions of concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Joel P. Hinkley
Lieutenant, Professional Standards
Lynchburg Police Department
434-455-6112
joel.hinkley@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:name@lynchburgva.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $200.00 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 19, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20210819-1.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Lynchburg Police Department
Muck Rock News,
Your pre-payment of $200 was recieved on 02/03/2022. As previously stated in email corrospondence dated January 25, 2022, due to the extensive amount of information requested, the Lynchburg Police Department has invoked a 60 day extension, beginning the date pre-payment was received. See below excerpt from the email dated January 25, 2022:
Although this request was denied, based on the Code of Virginia, after further consideration, the Lynchburg Police Department has decided to fill your request as best we can, with what records we hold. We will not create records that do not exist.
As stated in the attached letter, this is an extensive amount of information and will take approximatley 40 hours to compile. Therefore, we are invoking the 60 day extension. Based on the estimated time frame and significant cost, $35.24 per hour, which may total $1409.60 (estimated) we are requiring a downpayment of $200.00 to begin fulfulling this request. The 60 day extension will begin upon reciept of the downpayment, should you choose to proceed.
The 60 day extension is based on working, business days.
This request will be completed no later than end of business, May 2, 2022.
Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you,
Joel P. Hinkley
Lieutenant, Professional Standards
Lynchburg Police Department
434-455-6112
joel.hinkley@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:name@lynchburgva.gov>
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From: Lynchburg Police Department
Muck Rock News,
Please find the attached response from the Lynchburg Police Department regarding your FOIA request.
Additionally, please review the invoice attached for the time and resources spent fulfilling this request.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Thank you.
Joel P. Hinkley
Lieutenant, Professional Standards
Lynchburg Police Department
434-455-6112
joel.hinkley@lynchburgva.gov<mailto:name@lynchburgva.gov>
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