Police Data Collection Request (2016-2021)
| Tracking # |
23-915 |
| Submitted | July 23, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
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.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Newton Police Department
Newton Police, MA
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Your record request #23-915 has been submitted successfully.
We have received your public records request. This record is being assigned to the appropriate department. The department reviewer will review the request and create an effort estimate to create the response. Per state mandate, if the effort estimate is more than 2 hours, we will create a proposed cost estimate and will email such estimate to your attention. Once you approve the amount and send the payment, we will start working on your request.
In case the estimate is for less than 2 hours, we will proceed to work on the response and will send you the response once the work is completed. Please also note that the state mandate allows us to complete and send the response within 10 business days. We will do our due diligence towards this effort. However, the due date may be extended for any of the following reasons:
1. Any clarification that is required from you towards this request will stop the clock. The clock will be resumed once the proper clarification is received.
2. Payment of estimated effort – The time it takes to receive the amount due will be added to the original due date.
3. If in the opinion of the reviewer it is determined that the original due date cannot be met despite reasonable effort, the due date shall be extended based on the reviewer’s judgment. You will be promptly notified in such case with a revised due date.
Thank you,
Newton Police
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From: Newton Police Department
Newton Police, MA
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-915:
Good Morning,
Due to the nature of the request, the City will require an additional 15 business days to respond, as permitted by M.G.L. c. 66 and its regulations.
Thank you,
Newton Police
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From: Newton Police Department
Newton Police, MA
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A document has been released for record request #23-915 along with the following message:
Please see attached,
Thank you
* MuckRock.pdf
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After September 9, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Newton Police Department
Newton Police, MA
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Record request #23-915 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All records have been released, and your request has been fulfilled
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