Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Orange County. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State of New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). Your request was received in this office on 11/23/2022 and given the reference number P000142-112922 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: 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.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to conduct a search the records you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted with a formal acknowledgement of your request in accordance with FOIL Law within five (5) business days.
PLEASE NOTE: The State of New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you WILL receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the FOIL Records Center.
Orange County
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RE: SHERIFF FOIL REQUEST of November 23, 2022., Reference # P000142-112922.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
This letter will serve to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request dated November 23, 2022 pertaining to: "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."
Please be advised that it could take up to twenty (20) business days to locate the records you seek, if indeed they are available and subject to disclosure under the Public Officers Law. We shall, of course, endeavor to have our search completed as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please reply to this email.
Regards,
Deputy Thomas Durso #115
FOIL Officer
Orange County Sheriff's Office
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RE: SHERIFF FOIL REQUEST of November 23, 2022., Reference # P000142-112922.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Orange County received a FOIL request from you on November 23, 2022. Your request mentioned: "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."
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is advising you that we will need an extension of time to retrieve the information that you requested. The information volume is great and the administration is in transition to a new administration. We will your request filled by February 15, 2023.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please reply to this email.
Sincerely,
Deputy Thomas Durso #115
Orange County Sheriff's Office

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RE: SHERIFF FOIL REQUEST of November 23, 2022., Reference # P000142-112922. Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, Orange County received a FOIL request from you on November 23, 2022. Your request mentioned: "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." The request for information you seek is denied as the Orange County Sheriff's Office does not maintain a database of this information that can be readily produced in the spreadsheet format that you requested. We do not waive other grounds of exemption by stating the above in the event that this matter is appealed. Should you wish to appeal this determination, you must do so in writing submitted within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter to the attention of: Richard B. Golden, County Attorney, FOIL Appeals Officer, Orange County Department of Law, Government Center, 255-275 Main Street, Goshen, New York 10924. If you have any questions or need additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Deputy Thomas Durso #115
Orange County Sheriff's Office
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