Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
P006939-111522 |
| Submitted | Aug. 13, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine 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.)
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
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 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:
Dear SAMUEL SINYANGWE:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, the Public Records Act. Your request was received in this office on 11/15/2022 and given the reference number P006939-111522 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine 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.)
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
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the records you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability of and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Florida Public Records Act 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 notification when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P006939-111522.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P006939-111522.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Osceola County Sheriff's Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 15, 2022, Reference # P006939-111522.
Dear MUCK ROCK NEWS,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HbQdqF-2FHScpyXmWAYGClMigse-2FZjzyyH4735Q2jq7iZtpPS2HwjdPIdKOKRZXcWJRU7Du4DGsJ-2B5VdqsLm0wTMI-3DYI4Q_mx00tP3DbT-2BMIcxJHEswrROyTA9UghUccDxfHA2KmEgUVCX34CPMPrgAfqZMOpFYIqH4CYEQCi9Y71Cy2hx8uQIA9Apm1aW0kxtRcSsRwEJL1Y0UN7uCj8pBZgHGdnZeH13e3plX0WPXwuD5VYXQCRdZg1Dd7bpRTgJz8cvaN41FDOdV7lShGeWORFO2Tk-2FDDkUubb0r1z3M1V7hZctn5jNQGQ3OE8EhjBYEvztMNHE-3D)
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Records Custodian
2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Sincerely,
Michele DiStefano
Public Records/Validations Supervisor
Records
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HbQdqF-2FHScpyXmWAYGClMigse-2FZjzyyH4735Q2jq7iZtpPS2HwjdPIdKOKRZXcWJRU7Du4DGsJ-2B5VdqsLm0wTMI-3D8tHb_mx00tP3DbT-2BMIcxJHEswrROyTA9UghUccDxfHA2KmEgUVCX34CPMPrgAfqZMOpFYIqH4CYEQCi9Y71Cy2hx8uZpWrbJgC6bZ63a6fHu9msla9Mp-2ByFHP-2FBCFKMYqPxJi7r7dQmi2HukqbR-2BdhNVhJTQyx2nSg-2B0PSxluWfiDGDhA4TdUojfFxl596-2FHL0mnr-2FUbGmORGpnuKkB4YaopKB0v-2BI9gDDqBYh1sv-2BfKHhSw-3D)
From: Osceola County Sheriff's Department
Dear MUCK ROCK NEWS,
In regards to the PUBLIC RECORD REQUEST received on 11/15/2022 requesting records, the request has been in "Waiting for Payment" status for 7 days. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will consider this request closed if you do not respond within the next 23 days. Thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Request Details:
Reference # P006939-111522
Description of Records Requested: Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine 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.)
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
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $112.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Osceola County Sheriff's Department
SL Office
2601 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimee, FL 34744
From: Osceola County Sheriff's Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 15, 2022, Reference # P006939-111522
Dear MUCK ROCK NEWS,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV22-P006939-1
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
1/12/2023 Check $112.00
for Request Number P006939-111522. If you are paying the deposit, we will now begin working on gathering documents responsive to your request. Once we have gathered the documents, a final statement of the remaining balance owed will be sent to you. This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request. Full payment is required before we release the records to you. If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center.
Sincerely,
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
From: Osceola County Sheriff's Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORD REQUEST of November 15, 2022, Reference # P006939-111522.
Dear MUCK ROCK NEWS,
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office received a public information request from you on November 15, 2022. Your request mentioned: “Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine 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.)
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”
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office 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 RECORD REQUEST - P006939-111522 If you have any questions, please respond to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office by accessing the records portal or by emailing sorecords@osceolasheriff.org and including the reference number in your email.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Michele DiStefano
Public Records/Validations Supervisor
Records
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 13, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P006939-111522.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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