Use of Force Reports 2021 and 2022

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Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin:
Thank you for your interest in public records of NMDPS. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State of New Mexico Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 3/14/2023 and given the reference number P023972-031423 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the state open records law N.M. Stat. Secs. 14-2-1 to 14-2-12, I write to request access to and a copy of each Use of Force Report, which I understand is comprised of a Use of Force Data Report and a Use of Force Narrative Report, by New Mexico State Police from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, including the following data but not limited to
- Date, time: The date (month, day, year) and time of the incident
- Location: Street address, block, and other relevant location information
- Subject(s) information: race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, resultant or related injuries sustained or alleged, weapon type (if applicable) in the possession of each involved individual, arrests or charges associated with the incident
- Officer information (for each involved officer): employee number or other unique identifier used for the officer, race, resultant or related physical injuries, patrol division, unit
- Incident details: incident or other unique identification number for the use of force incident
- Type of force details: a description of each type of force used
- Body camera or other footage: Inventory of any video record was created of the incident and/or a copy of the captured footage from all present cameras
- Disposition of investigation into the incident: The current or final status of each use of force incident, including whether challenges to the use of force were sustained or dismissed or if the incident had no or is currently under investigation
Please provide the information as a csv spreadsheet, if possible, and if not possible, please provide incident reports sufficient to show the requested data. For reference, I made the same request for years 2015 to 2020 and that request was fulfilled under Reference number P007332-110521.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dillon Bergin
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 14, 2023., Reference # P023972-031423.
Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin,
The NMDPS received a public in formation request from you on March 14, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the state open records law N.M. Stat. Secs. 14-2-1 to 14-2-12, I write to request access to and a copy of each Use of Force Report, which I understand is comprised of a Use of Force Data Report and a Use of Force Narrative Report, by New Mexico State Police from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, including the following data but not limited to
- Date, time: The date (month, day, year) and time of the incident
- Location: Street address, block, and other relevant location information
- Subject(s) information: race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, resultant or related injuries sustained or alleged, weapon type (if applicable) in the possession of each involved individual, arrests or charges associated with the incident
- Officer information (for each involved officer): employee number or other unique identifier used for the officer, race, resultant or related physical injuries, patrol division, unit
- Incident details: incident or other unique identification number for the use of force incident
- Type of force details: a description of each type of force used
- Body camera or other footage: Inventory of any video record was created of the incident and/or a copy of the captured footage from all present cameras
- Disposition of investigation into the incident: The current or final status of each use of force incident, including whether challenges to the use of force were sustained or dismissed or if the incident had no or is currently under investigation
Please provide the information as a csv spreadsheet, if possible, and if not possible, please provide incident reports sufficient to show the requested data. For reference, I made the same request for years 2015 to 2020 and that request was fulfilled under Reference number P007332-110521.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dillon Bergin" We are still working on your request, but due to the over burdensome nature of the request, additional preparation time is required for receiving all proper documentation, until 4/13/2023 5:00:00 PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at .
Sincerely,
IPRA New Request
LERB

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 14, 2023., Reference # P023972-031423.
Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin,
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety received a public in formation request from you on March 14, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the state open records law N.M. Stat. Secs. 14-2-1 to 14-2-12, I write to request access to and a copy of each Use of Force Report, which I understand is comprised of a Use of Force Data Report and a Use of Force Narrative Report, by New Mexico State Police from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, including the following data but not limited to
- Date, time: The date (month, day, year) and time of the incident
- Location: Street address, block, and other relevant location information
- Subject(s) information: race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, resultant or related injuries sustained or alleged, weapon type (if applicable) in the possession of each involved individual, arrests or charges associated with the incident
- Officer information (for each involved officer): employee number or other unique identifier used for the officer, race, resultant or related physical injuries, patrol division, unit
- Incident details: incident or other unique identification number for the use of force incident
- Type of force details: a description of each type of force used
- Body camera or other footage: Inventory of any video record was created of the incident and/or a copy of the captured footage from all present cameras
- Disposition of investigation into the incident: The current or final status of each use of force incident, including whether challenges to the use of force were sustained or dismissed or if the incident had no or is currently under investigation
Please provide the information as a csv spreadsheet, if possible, and if not possible, please provide incident reports sufficient to show the requested data. For reference, I made the same request for years 2015 to 2020 and that request was fulfilled under Reference number P007332-110521.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dillon Bergin" We are still working on your request, but due to the over burdensome nature of the request, additional preparation time is required for receiving all proper documentation, until 5/15/2023 5:00:00 PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 505-470-2343.
Sincerely,
Daniel Stine
Special Programs Supervisor
LERB

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 14, 2023., Reference # P023972-031423.
Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin,
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety received a public in formation request from you on March 14, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the state open records law N.M. Stat. Secs. 14-2-1 to 14-2-12, I write to request access to and a copy of each Use of Force Report, which I understand is comprised of a Use of Force Data Report and a Use of Force Narrative Report, by New Mexico State Police from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, including the following data but not limited to
- Date, time: The date (month, day, year) and time of the incident
- Location: Street address, block, and other relevant location information
- Subject(s) information: race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, resultant or related injuries sustained or alleged, weapon type (if applicable) in the possession of each involved individual, arrests or charges associated with the incident
- Officer information (for each involved officer): employee number or other unique identifier used for the officer, race, resultant or related physical injuries, patrol division, unit
- Incident details: incident or other unique identification number for the use of force incident
- Type of force details: a description of each type of force used
- Body camera or other footage: Inventory of any video record was created of the incident and/or a copy of the captured footage from all present cameras
- Disposition of investigation into the incident: The current or final status of each use of force incident, including whether challenges to the use of force were sustained or dismissed or if the incident had no or is currently under investigation
Please provide the information as a csv spreadsheet, if possible, and if not possible, please provide incident reports sufficient to show the requested data. For reference, I made the same request for years 2015 to 2020 and that request was fulfilled under Reference number P007332-110521.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dillon Bergin" We are still working on your request, but due to the over burdensome nature of the request, additional preparation time is required for receiving all proper documentation, until 6/15/2023 5:00:00 PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 505-470-2343.
Sincerely,
Daniel Stine
Special Programs Supervisor
LERB

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 14, 2023., Reference # P023972-031423.
Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin,
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety received a public in formation request from you on March 14, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the state open records law N.M. Stat. Secs. 14-2-1 to 14-2-12, I write to request access to and a copy of each Use of Force Report, which I understand is comprised of a Use of Force Data Report and a Use of Force Narrative Report, by New Mexico State Police from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, including the following data but not limited to
- Date, time: The date (month, day, year) and time of the incident
- Location: Street address, block, and other relevant location information
- Subject(s) information: race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, resultant or related injuries sustained or alleged, weapon type (if applicable) in the possession of each involved individual, arrests or charges associated with the incident
- Officer information (for each involved officer): employee number or other unique identifier used for the officer, race, resultant or related physical injuries, patrol division, unit
- Incident details: incident or other unique identification number for the use of force incident
- Type of force details: a description of each type of force used
- Body camera or other footage: Inventory of any video record was created of the incident and/or a copy of the captured footage from all present cameras
- Disposition of investigation into the incident: The current or final status of each use of force incident, including whether challenges to the use of force were sustained or dismissed or if the incident had no or is currently under investigation
Please provide the information as a csv spreadsheet, if possible, and if not possible, please provide incident reports sufficient to show the requested data. For reference, I made the same request for years 2015 to 2020 and that request was fulfilled under Reference number P007332-110521.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dillon Bergin" We are still working on your request, but due to the over burdensome nature of the request, additional preparation time is required for receiving all proper documentation, until 7/17/2023 5:00:00 PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 505-470-2343.
Sincerely,
Daniel Stine
Special Programs Supervisor
LERB

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 14, 2023., Reference # P023972-031423.
Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin,
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety received a public in formation request from you on March 14, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the state open records law N.M. Stat. Secs. 14-2-1 to 14-2-12, I write to request access to and a copy of each Use of Force Report, which I understand is comprised of a Use of Force Data Report and a Use of Force Narrative Report, by New Mexico State Police from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, including the following data but not limited to
- Date, time: The date (month, day, year) and time of the incident
- Location: Street address, block, and other relevant location information
- Subject(s) information: race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, resultant or related injuries sustained or alleged, weapon type (if applicable) in the possession of each involved individual, arrests or charges associated with the incident
- Officer information (for each involved officer): employee number or other unique identifier used for the officer, race, resultant or related physical injuries, patrol division, unit
- Incident details: incident or other unique identification number for the use of force incident
- Type of force details: a description of each type of force used
- Body camera or other footage: Inventory of any video record was created of the incident and/or a copy of the captured footage from all present cameras
- Disposition of investigation into the incident: The current or final status of each use of force incident, including whether challenges to the use of force were sustained or dismissed or if the incident had no or is currently under investigation
Please provide the information as a csv spreadsheet, if possible, and if not possible, please provide incident reports sufficient to show the requested data. For reference, I made the same request for years 2015 to 2020 and that request was fulfilled under Reference number P007332-110521.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dillon Bergin" We are still working on your request, but due to the over burdensome nature of the request, additional preparation time is required for receiving all proper documentation, until 8/17/2023 5:00:00 PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 505-470-2343.
Sincerely,
Daniel Stine
Special Programs Supervisor
LERB

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 14, 2023., Reference # P023972-031423.
Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin,
My apologizes for the delay. I have gathered all the documents; however, I still need to redact the 3,000 + pages, each page having redactions needed for PII.  I will try and get you the first batch of these to you as soon as possible. We are still working on your request, but due to the over burdensome nature of the request, additional preparation time is required for receiving all proper documentation, until 9/18/2023 5:00:00 PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 505-470-2343.
Sincerely,
Daniel Stine
Special Programs Supervisor
LERB

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 14, 2023, Reference # P023972-031423.
Dear MuckRock staff reporter Dillon Bergin,
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety received a public information request from you on March 14, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the state open records law N.M. Stat. Secs. 14-2-1 to 14-2-12, I write to request access to and a copy of each Use of Force Report, which I understand is comprised of a Use of Force Data Report and a Use of Force Narrative Report, by New Mexico State Police from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, including the following data but not limited to
- Date, time: The date (month, day, year) and time of the incident
- Location: Street address, block, and other relevant location information
- Subject(s) information: race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, resultant or related injuries sustained or alleged, weapon type (if applicable) in the possession of each involved individual, arrests or charges associated with the incident
- Officer information (for each involved officer): employee number or other unique identifier used for the officer, race, resultant or related physical injuries, patrol division, unit
- Incident details: incident or other unique identification number for the use of force incident
- Type of force details: a description of each type of force used
- Body camera or other footage: Inventory of any video record was created of the incident and/or a copy of the captured footage from all present cameras
- Disposition of investigation into the incident: The current or final status of each use of force incident, including whether challenges to the use of force were sustained or dismissed or if the incident had no or is currently under investigation
Please provide the information as a csv spreadsheet, if possible, and if not possible, please provide incident reports sufficient to show the requested data. For reference, I made the same request for years 2015 to 2020 and that request was fulfilled under Reference number P007332-110521.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dillon Bergin”
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety 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.
Public Safety - Public Records Request - P023972-031423
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at 505-470-2343.
Sincerely,
Daniel Stine
Special Programs Supervisor
LERB