Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021) • MuckRock

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

10/23/2022

Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

Fax

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Niagara County Sheriff

10/25/2022

Subject: FOIL Request

We are this date in receipt of the above FOIL request. We will search for the records you are requesting and reply to your request within twenty (20) days.

Notice: This electronic transmission is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, privileged or otherwise legally protected information. If you are not the intended recipient, or if you believe you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information, is strictly prohibited. Niagara County is not responsible for the content of any external hyperlink referenced in this email or any email. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY BY EMAIL AND DELETE THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE ALONG WITH ANY PAPER OR ELECTRONIC COPIES. Thank you for your cooperation.

From: Muckrock Staff

11/09/2022

Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 23, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Niagara County Sheriff

11/10/2022

Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

Please be advised that we found 5 pages of records that match your request. Please forward a check in the amount of $1.25 payable to Niagara County Sheriff’s Office and send to Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, P. O. Box 496, Lockport, NY 14095. Upon receipt of your check, we will email the records to you.

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

11/13/2022

Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

Mail

To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed a check for $1.25 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.

Thank you.

Check sent by Muckrock Staff

Nov. 13, 2022

Pay to the order of:

Niagara County Sheriff's Office
FOIL Office
P. O. Box 496
Lockport, NY 14095

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