Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

Please submit your PRR through our online submission: https://navajocountyaz.gov/Departments/Board-of-Supervisors/Public-Records-Request

Thank you,
Melissa

Re: Public Records Request Number:&nbsp;1478<br />
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Dear Mr. Samuel Sinyangwe<br />
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Thank you for submitting your Public Records Request for &quot;To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, 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.&quot;<br />
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<strong>This office will respond to the initial request within 10 business days.&nbsp;</strong><br />
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If you have any questions or require additional assistance, please contact the Navajo County Clerk of the Board&#39;s Office at 928-524-4053.

You have submitted a request for the following public information from Navajo County
&quot;To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, 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&quot;

Attached is the request response.&nbsp;

Good Morning!

This documents were sent on November 15, 2022 through our Public Records system. I know there have been issues with documents going to peoples junk mail which may have been what happened. I have attached what was sent for your convenience.

Thank you,

Leah Thomas / Deputy Clerk of the Board
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