Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 22, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Monroe County Sheriff
Good afternoon, Mr. Sinyangwe:
On October 23, 2022, the Monroe County Sheriff has received (by email) your public records, made pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act, Ind. Code ยง 5-14-3-1, et seq. ("APRA"), seeking disclosure of 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.
The APRA requires that all records which are responsive to your request and subject to disclosure must be produced in a reasonable period of time, considering the facts and circumstances. If responsive records are identified, I will notify you in advance of any production costs prior to their incurrence.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments, please direct them to me.
Lee
Lee F. Baker
County Attorney
Legal | Monroe County Government<https://www.co.monroe.in.us/>
Monroe County Courthouse
100 W. Kirkwood Avenue
Room 220
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
(812) 349-2525
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From: Monroe County Sheriff
Good morning, Mr. Sinyangwe.
I have attached a spreadsheet maintained by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office that is responsive to your public records request. The department does not maintain any other records which are responsive to your request.
If you have questions or additional requests, please forward them to my attention.
Thank you.
Lee
Lee F. Baker
County Attorney
Legal | Monroe County Government<https://www.co.monroe.in.us/>
Monroe County Courthouse
100 W. Kirkwood Avenue
Room 220
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
(812) 349-2525
This electronic transmission and any files transmitted therein are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This electronic transmission may contain attorney work product or information protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you received this electronic transmission in error or are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail or telephone and delete all copies of the transmission. Inadvertent disclosure of the information contained in this electronic transmission does not constitute a waiver of any protection, immunity, or privilege. You may not use, copy, distribute, or deliver this message or any of its contents to any other person.
