Sheriff data collection request 2022 (Palm Beach Sheriff's Office)
| Tracking # |
O417945-112123 |
| Multi Request | Sheriff data collection request 2022 |
| Submitted | Nov. 20, 2023 |
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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 in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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: Palm Beach Sheriff's Office
Thank you for your interest in records from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Your request was received in this office on 11/21/2023 and given the reference number O417945-112123 for tracking purposes. Your request will be forwarded to the relevant person(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
From: Palm Beach Sheriff's Office
Re: Other Records Request Reference #: O417945-112123 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) has identified records that appear to be responsive to your records request dated November 21, 2023. An invoice has been generated for this request. If you have created an online account, you can login and make payment through the online records portal. Additionally, if you have questions about the invoice, you may reply to this correspondence. If you have submitted this request anonymously and/or prefer to pay via an alternate method, please contact or visit one of our physical locations to pay the invoice. Deposit Due: $0.00 Total Balance: $46.16 Payment must be made within 10 business days or the request will be considered withdrawn, closed and no further action will be taken on this request. A new request will need to be submitted. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 561-688-3140. Thank you, Melagros Padron-Hoke
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $46.16 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Central Records/Michelle Green
PO Box 24681
West Palm Beach, FL 33416
From: Palm Beach Sheriff's Office
Re: Other Records Request Reference #: O417945-112123 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: This is a reminder that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) has identified records that appear to be responsive to your records request dated November 21, 2023. An invoice has been generated for this request. If you have created an online account, you can login and make payment through the online records portal. Additionally, if you have questions about the invoice, you may reply to this correspondence. If you have submitted this request anonymously and/or prefer to pay via an alternate method, please contact or visit one of our physical locations to pay the invoice. Payment must be made within 5 business days or the request will be considered withdrawn, closed and no further action will be taken on this request. A new request will need to be submitted. Thank you, Melagros Padron-Hoke
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $46.16 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Central Records/Michelle Green
PO Box 24681
West Palm Beach, FL 33416
From: Palm Beach Sheriff's Office
Re: O417945-112123 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: Thank you for your payment. Our staff has been alerted that your payment has been received and will respond accordingly. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please reply to this email. Thank you, Melagros Padron-Hoke
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
From: Palm Beach Sheriff's Office
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Re: Reference # O417945-112123 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office ("PBSO") has completed your request for records under Reference Number: O417945-112123.
The records have been released to your "Preferred Method to Receive Records" specified on your request submitted on November 21, 2023. If you opted to have your records released electronically to our online Records Request System, you can log into the system and download your responsive records. This request will be closed as completed. NOTE: YOU HAVE (30) DAYS FROM THIS NOTICE TO VIEW AND/OR DOWNLOAD YOUR RECORDS Thank you, Melagros Padron-Hoke
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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