Police Data Collection Request (2022)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Minneapolis Police Department of Minneapolis, MN.
Tracking #

DR23_048666

Status
Completed

Communications

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.

8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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

From: Minneapolis Police Department

Hi requests@muckrock.com,
Thank you for submitting a data request with the City of Minneapolis. Your reference number: DR23_048666 Please refer to this number in any correspondence related to your request. You may reply to this email to add comments to your request.
How do I get updates about my request? We will provide updates by email. In addition, you can view the status updates of your requests on the OpenCity portal. First login, then click on My Requests to check on the status of your request, communicate with the Data Practices team, and receive responsive data. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) How long will my request take to be processed? The time it takes to process your request will vary depending on the complexity of your request, how many requests are currently in our review queue, and how many requests we're processing. You can view the most up to date information about requests in process at the Check Status page on the OpenCity portal. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal?id=opencitystattracker) Below is a copy of your request: First and Last name
Samuel Sinyangwe
Phone
617-299-1832

Police report:

Describe police report:

Incident detail report:
false
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Describe incident detail complaint data:
yes
Other Data:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.

8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Describe other data:
2022-01-01

From: Minneapolis Police Department

Hi requests@muckrock.com A comment has been added to your request: DR23_048666: Media - MPD force and complaint data (8/14)
Public Comments:
2023-08-11 15:01:41 CDT - Katie Knudsen Public Comments Hello, The data you requested are available online on the City website. I have included links along with the original data points you requested. If the data available online does not satisfy your request please let me know by Friday, August 18th, or your request will be closed. 1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.) -- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore) -- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/) 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. -- Office of Police Conduct Review Data Portal - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/office-of-police-conduct-review-dashboard/) -- Case Summaries - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/civil-rights/opcr/case-summaries/) 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. -- Police Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/officer-involved-shooting-dashboard/) -- Police Officer Involved Shootings | Police Officer Involved Shootings | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-officer-involved-shootings/explore) 8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. -- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore) -- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/) Thank you, Katie Knudsen Enterprise Information Management Analyst City of Minneapolis – City Clerk’s Office katherine.knudsen@minneapolismn.gov (mailto:katherine.knudsen@minneapolismn.gov) she/her Learn more about Data Practices at the City of Minneapolis [here] You can submit requests, receive data, and check the status of your request using our Open City Portal [here] Contact our team at 612-673-5256 or by emailing us at ResponsibleAuthority@minneapolismn.gov To reply to this comment, you may respond to this email or login to the OpenCity portal and add comments to have your response added to your request. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) Thank you,
Data Requested: First and Last name
Samuel Sinyangwe
Phone
617-299-1832
yes
Other Data:
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
Describe other data:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
-- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore)
-- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
-- Office of Police Conduct Review Data Portal - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/office-of-police-conduct-review-dashboard/)
-- Case Summaries - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/civil-rights/opcr/case-summaries/)
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
-- Police Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/officer-involved-shooting-dashboard/)
-- Police Officer Involved Shootings | Police Officer Involved Shootings | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-officer-involved-shootings/explore)
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
-- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore)
-- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/)
-Note that my requests for civilian complaints are specifically for civilian complaints, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data in this request in spreadsheet format. If individualized data are unavailable, please send information that includes aggregate statistics for the item instead. 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 Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
2022-01-01

From: Minneapolis Police Department

Hi requests@muckrock.com A comment has been added to your request: DR23_048666: Media - MPD force and complaint data (8/18)
Public Comments:
2023-08-21 15:04:04 CDT - Katie Knudsen Public Comments
Hello,
Since I have not heard from you your request will be closed at this time.  If you would still like to receive this information please feel free to submit a new request. We invite you to learn more about Data Practices, explore open government, or submit a request in the future: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/datapractices
Thank you, Katie Knudsen l Enterprise Information Management Analyst City of Minneapolis – City Clerk's Office l katherine.knudsen@minneapolismn.gov she/her
2023-08-11 15:01:41 CDT - Katie Knudsen Public Comments Hello, The data you requested are available online on the City website. I have included links along with the original data points you requested. If the data available online does not satisfy your request please let me know by Friday, August 18th, or your request will be closed. 1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.) -- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore) -- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/) 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. -- Office of Police Conduct Review Data Portal - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/office-of-police-conduct-review-dashboard/) -- Case Summaries - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/civil-rights/opcr/case-summaries/) 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. -- Police Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/officer-involved-shooting-dashboard/) -- Police Officer Involved Shootings | Police Officer Involved Shootings | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-officer-involved-shootings/explore) 8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. -- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore) -- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/) Thank you, Katie Knudsen Enterprise Information Management Analyst City of Minneapolis – City Clerk’s Office katherine.knudsen@minneapolismn.gov (mailto:katherine.knudsen@minneapolismn.gov) she/her Learn more about Data Practices at the City of Minneapolis [here] You can submit requests, receive data, and check the status of your request using our Open City Portal [here] Contact our team at 612-673-5256 or by emailing us at ResponsibleAuthority@minneapolismn.gov To reply to this comment, you may respond to this email or login to the OpenCity portal and add comments to have your response added to your request. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) Thank you,
Data Requested: First and Last name
Samuel Sinyangwe
Phone
617-299-1832
yes
Other Data:
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
Describe other data:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
-- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore)
-- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
-- Office of Police Conduct Review Data Portal - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/office-of-police-conduct-review-dashboard/)
-- Case Summaries - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/civil-rights/opcr/case-summaries/)
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
-- Police Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/officer-involved-shooting-dashboard/)
-- Police Officer Involved Shootings | Police Officer Involved Shootings | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-officer-involved-shootings/explore)
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
-- Police Use of Force | Police Use of Force | Open Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://opendata.minneapolismn.gov/datasets/police-use-of-force/explore)
-- Police Use of Force Dashboard - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/use-of-force-dashboard/)
-Note that my requests for civilian complaints are specifically for civilian complaints, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data in this request in spreadsheet format. If individualized data are unavailable, please send information that includes aggregate statistics for the item instead. 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 Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
2022-01-01

From: Minneapolis Police Department

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