Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
22-912 |
| Submitted | Oct. 23, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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Your record request #22-912 has been submitted. You can see it anytime at the link below.
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-912:
Re: Public Records Act Request
Dear Requester:
The County has received your request for documents, dated October 24, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 6253(c)(1) and (2), the County is extending the time limit established in section 6253(c) for fourteen (14) days. Therefore, the County shall respond to your request no later than November 17, 2022. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL
County of Mendocino
707-234-6885
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-912:
Dear Requester,
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office has reviewed its records and determined that your request seeks disclosable public records. The Sheriff's Office anticipates producing responsive records within the next 30 days.
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-912:
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The review of records responsive to this request is taking longer than expected. We anticipate that the review of potentially responsive records will take until at least February 3, 2023.
Sincerely,
Sue Anzilotti, Supervising Legal Secretary / PRA
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-912:
Dear Samuel,
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office has reviewed its records and determined that your request seeks disclosable public records. The Sheriff's Office anticipates producing responsive records within the next 30 days.
Kind Regards,
Sue Anzilotti, Supervising Legal Secretary / PRA
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-912:
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The review process for the records you have requested is taking longer than
expected. We anticipate the review process taking up to an additional 30 days.
Sincerely,
Sue Anzilotti, Supervising Legal Secretary / PRA
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-912:
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The review process for the records you have requested is taking longer than
expected. We anticipate the review process taking up to an additional 30 days.
Sincerely,
Sue Anzilotti, Supervising Legal Secretary / PRA
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-912:
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe:
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has conducted a review of its records and provides the following responses to your request:
1. The Sheriff’s Office does not track all types of use of force incidents. The Sheriff’s Office was able to determine that there was approximately one incident involving the use of a Taser in 2021. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office reports certain uses of force to the California Department of Justice as required by California Government Code § 12525.2.
The report containing this information can be found at the following link: https://data openjustice.doj.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/USE%20OF%20FORCE%202021.pdf
2. Civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021: 7 complaints, 0 sustained complaints.
3. Civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021: 2 complaints, 0 sustained complaints.
4. Civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021: 1 complaint, 0 sustained complaints.
5. Civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021: 5 complaints, 0 sustained complaints.
6. Total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal: 0.
Sincerely,
Brina Blanton,
Deputy County Counsel
(707) 234-6885
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From: Mendocino County Sheriff's Department
Mendocino County
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Record request #22-912 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Fulfilled
We released all of the requested documents.
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