Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
22-212 |
| Submitted | Oct. 27, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Montana Freedom of Information 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 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Missoula County Sheriff
Missoula County, Montana
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Your first Missoula County, Montana record request (request number #22-212) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
The due date for your request may be later than usual because the office is closed on:
* November 11: Veterans Day
Request #22-212.
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From: Missoula County Sheriff
Missoula County, Montana
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-212:
Thank you for submitting your public records request to Missoula County. We have received your request and are routing it to the appropriate department/staff. Missoula County strives to fulfill all requests within two weeks; however, your request may take longer depending on the scope of the request and current staff workloads.
In accordance with MCA 2-6-1006, the County may charge a fee to fulfill a public records request. If the records or information you request are not readily available, Missoula County will provide you with an estimate of this fee and require payment before fulfilling the request, in accordance with the Missoula County Public Records Request Policy.
Please use this online portal to communicate about your request. To submit additional information about your request, you can reply to this email.
Thank you,
Missoula County
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From: Missoula County Sheriff
Missoula County, Montana
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An invoice has been created for record request #22-212.
Hello,
The estimated cost to cover staff time required to identify and compile the requested records is $39.51. Payment is required before staff continue work to fulfill your request. If the actual cost is less than the initial estimate, you will be refunded the difference.
Make check payable to Missoula County Sheriff's Office and mail or deliver to:
Missoula County
Attn: Sheriff Records
200 W. Broadway St.
Missoula, MT 59802
Call 406-258-3317 to pay with a debit/credit card (fees apply). Cash also accepted in person at above address.
Thank you,
Missoula County
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $39.51 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Missoula County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Records
200 W. Broadway St.
Missoula, MT 59802
From: Missoula County Sheriff
Missoula County, Montana
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A document has been released for record request #22-212 along with the following message:
Hello,
The documents you requested are now available to view and download under the Documents section in NextRequest.
Thank you,
Missoula County
* 22-212 MCSO Use of Force.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After December 23, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Missoula County Sheriff
Missoula County, Montana
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Record request #22-212 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Hello,
All responsive records have been released, and your request has been fulfilled. You can view and download the records under the Documents section of your request.
Thank you,
Missoula County
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