Police Data Collection Request (2016-2021)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

Thank you for your interest in public records of Miami-Dade Police Department.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on 12/19/2022 and given the reference number P898437-121922 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2019; 2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

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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Re: Public Records Request of December 19, 2022. Reference #: P898437-121922
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: The Miami-Dade Police Department ("MDPD") has identified records that appears to be responsive to your public records request dated December 19, 2022. An invoice for the records has been shared and is ready for your review through our online Public Records Center. Payment must be made within 10 business days or the request will be considered withdrawn, closed and no further action will be taken on this request. A new request will need to be submitted. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please reply to this email. Thank you,
Miami-Dade Police Department Media Unit

Re: Public Records Request of December 19, 2022. Reference #: P898437-121922
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: The Miami-Dade Police Department ("MDPD") has identified records that appears to be responsive to your public records request dated December 19, 2022. This notification serves as confirmation that your payment has been received. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please reply to this email. Thank you,
Miami-Dade Police Department Media Unit

Re: Media Request of December 19, 2022. Reference #: P898437-121922
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: The Miami-Dade Police Department ("MDPD") has identified records that appears to be responsive to your public records request dated December 19, 2022. The records have been released to our online Public Records Center. You can log into the system and download your responsive records. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please reply to this email. Thank you,
Miami-Dade Police Department Media Unit