Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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Your request Details:
Request #: 464
Date Submitted: 8/14/2022 9:53:22 PM
Request description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, 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 business days.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Custodian of Records Comments: Mr. SinyangweThe Office of Procurement Services does not have the records you're requesting. Please resubmit your request to MCSO at https://www.mcso.org/about-us/other-mcso-public-records-copy.Ted RossOffice of Procurement ServicesTed.Ross@maricopa.gov
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Sgt. Monica Bretado

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Sgt. Monica Bretado

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Sgt. Monica Bretado

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Sgt. Monica Bretado

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Per LLS, your request has been sent to a supervisor for approval. Once it’s completed we will let you know.

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Good morning,

Your records are available and can be downloaded HERE<https://mcso.sharefile.com/d-se8e063457bf645fdbed3c1996d78b675> for free for the next ten (10) business days. Once you click on the link you will need to input your name and email address to access the records. The link will automatically expire in 10 business days and files are deleted. If you fail to download these files, you will need to resubmit a new request to obtain copies. Due to the COVID-19 if you would like a hard copy, please respond to this email and an appointment will be set up for purchasing request.

Below is the process and fee associated with requesting hard copies.

Hard copies will be available only by appointment during this pandemic of the COVID-19. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. Your records will be available for review or purchase for the next 30 business days from the date of this notice. A price will be provided if you choose to receive hard copies.

Your records can be picked up at the Sheriff's Office headquarters at 550 W. Jackson, Phoenix AZ 85003. By appointment only.

Date of release: 02/28/2023
Subject of your request: Documents relating to Police Data 2021
Items released:

* 2021 Use of Force Detention & Sworn Chart

2021 Civilian Complaints

* The total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

Numbers reflect the external cases involving law enforcement functions only

* Total external complaints: 132
* Total SUSTAINED external complaints: 30

* The total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

Numbers reflect the external cases involving law enforcement functions only

* Total external complaints with use of force allegation: 6
* Total external complaints with SUSTAINED use of force allegation: 2

* The total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

Numbers reflect the external cases involving law enforcement functions only

* Total external complaints with biased policing or racial profiling allegation: 16
* Total external complaints with SUSTAINED biased policing or racial profiling allegation: 6

* The total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

Numbers reflect the external cases involving law enforcement functions only

* Total criminal external complaints: 2
* Total criminal external complaints resulting in a SUSTAINED finding: NA

The fee breakdown for hard copies are as follows:

Documents: $.50 for each page

CD's: $15.00 each

*Please Note: Documents are available for 30 business days from the date of this notice to be picked up and/or reviewed. After 30 business days has elapsed, the request will be closed, and the documents destroyed. In order to obtain requested documents after the 30 business days, a new public records request will have to be resubmitted and reprocessed. All requests are handled in the order they are received. Providing this response will close out this request. Thank you