Police data collection request (Memphis Police Department)

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We have received your request for a public record. It is our goal to respond to these requests as soon as possible or within 5 business days. However, please note that certain requests may take longer to process due to the size of the records requested or current request volumes. Your request has been given the following reference number W017232-010821 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, 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 2016-2020, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Please note that I am a citizen of Tennessee, and am using MuckRock's services to help manage and track my request.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover

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01/15/2021
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News DEPT MR 106365 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 1/8/2021, Reference # W017232-010821
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 1/8/2021. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, 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 2016-2020, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Please note that I am a citizen of Tennessee, and am using MuckRock's services to help manage and track my request.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover”
The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please use the link below to access the requested record(s). https://reimagine.memphistn.gov/resources/ (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFirsRMvZFM137sQD5NPTk5NgfQ2B5FVUgNg5LbFOy-2FeM2kzT-2F50SHX-2B70LKt4YwZtaetle01SwPET1kaUz2ffuj8UCDK9-2F-2BRR27RHkJRoNbxA1vKNJ8YZV5bCF-2FeTRbGL-2FGpYw9Y7wtUcYc7pcCYCvfjEY0BvMiwNBIYlf39qnnB7j9PGu962-2B9eDt4ANpJS78AkenFhP9pHxqAx7GlEHAP0zY43eprvo0bJw4PmrZULkBL3DiCCwWc-2FbWb9VKZFJbfZkVpHGSGw-2FfG1vmPMQPZo5qcAXHW76i4p5Fc4bruo03aEkJeSPjh8w7VdjvIkmUbScs-2Bd0H340TOKVYJY4pAJNsY-2BYgjWVHv1L-2FwH0SNNrWUGtZelMB9AIw4BdnGiS2RRUn3ZYDAytzxm8oHR0b0a-2BwLNPbIXGVDDITshzwvwxVZJhiHJ46Dt-2Ff-2BjdZ-2Ffm1w21zhHgFSpMB-2BN4s1impMuN2S-2Ficir-2FeV23febDrbTt1iYaR-2BnFNq4pZJ19HyZEMMN0BpcdizEpsbwnhr7QQICFAMe2RRYiEBCiIIxNNCvRZ31_SPEUP-2Bg77rxky7GD56pyP4gcvZCZWF3bX3KT9rQ-2BDImh965JBNEK8GCbtc6H13oINVShzuBLyGEjUflTtSnf-2B05aCIrUDKIxUJuh-2FGGT3buHyOEp5TjTLRqZ5dn0BDJ06C3kPH-2FAyP8NC4RefHjGMvnjpaYXb9KLCRuiDM6giEcE91DpwjNz-2Fe73M2yoboqDSSYuxkFWtBzDvvbEWt5Dj934DxUq-2FsnurLrIF9e9rgxG7zmBNK6gF0EM7pbGs0svLm65YbSBl9XOUVEtCla1rSHRlAsQCh-2FRec-2Ba2d0yDC-2BHc-2B-2FkXmh8qqvTUPIIsRWYyJ0uVerlrHTUbsn3FUWI6QsXiNI7VjygrlXf8zmrO8LycKM-2BR-2Bcwe0N2XixAkbAsRsdG0x12cVg4bYjVFM35oA-3D-3D)
This completes your public records request with the City of Memphis.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
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