Police Data Collection Request (2016)

Montgomery County Police Records

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Montgomery County Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Maryland’s Public Information Act (PIA). Your request was received in this office on 12/19/2022 and given the reference number R022663-121922 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

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

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MPIA_R022663-121922-2016_IAD_Complaints_Data_Montgomery_Portal_-_Copy.xlsx (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HVTrnXBGxMLa0FmF532MTiR7jD3x7Gu3al0-2BFh2EejSdzxQdf4jsA-2F7T77YJlKWeFhe-2FRQF1y3AY6hGLrDn7-2BXK1RqxcW-2B80AXiSFRe2weAmpSDMFTB9pGxIIx3Q1hRxx4NnD1nZu-2B1Oh0kdiMZTx89woJ07Y45V72wAP-2FiObUB6y-2FVszuwFNqvO48uGvhDr51-2FbFd3We14jSSP9wT-2FYimg-3D_KdT_IfQ7F5AE4QrRrghgQh864gI2lDhWm7PAOpuxq64M-2BYI8fh-2BUPihTLYgF3hSlWS0p7-2B0IfQqROEOKTkKdOATJ4OwYIJfQnGmEqWhpRDOjodRNQI0HtG5yyR7iQw7MGFGk3U54A4db78sg6u0Tu8jAp6SYIevygzWDN3HY8lgovF235fdEOYohYe-2B19wSAKVFtRGeSGPZ23TrZFUKInIOFzhFnH-2BW9xgRaJuLjYBa1jFlgmin5w1tm-2BfSaANnzTzJLjMKyRpGoo-2F8do0szEi014RzyM9LkJ9OgAJYotYg5QezPUC7cfiA8tdkK95cQaMRYeyrt6DpN3TZtlbaxbQTbb7aHXPMVXVBplFdHD0yc0x-2BKLeyVGv75Zo2To6aE-2BJWbkFXW3yFQlyjAWRqhN2CZSg-3D-3D)
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Montgomery County Police Records
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Please refer to the attached documents reference your request.
Thank you

Montgomery County Police Records
RE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 19, 2022, Reference # R022663-121922
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Montgomery County Police Department received a public information request from you on December 19, 2022. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2016.

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

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The Montgomery County Police Department has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents.

MPIA Request - R022663-121922
We understand your report is crucial to you. However, if you find errors or missing information in the report please contact the investigating officer/detective to request to have your report amended or modified.
Per this release, Montgomery County considers this request closed.


Thank you for contacting Montgomery County. We are proud to serve our community.
Sincerely,

Eric Russell
Police Officer III
MPIA
240-773-5517