Police data collection (2017-2022) (Palm Beach Gardens Police Department)
| Tracking # |
Police-966-2024 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | March 17, 2024 |
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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 reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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: Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Thank you for submitting a request for records.
Your request security key is 805521.
Your request reference number is Request Number: Police-966-2024.
Please have this security key and reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.
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From: Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
A fee has been issued for your request for records.
The requested records for Police-966-2024 have been processed and will be released pending payment of the issued fee.
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From: Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Good morning, Samuel,
Below is the associated cost for this request.
Approximate Labor: 2 hours
Cost: $109.42
Attached is the invoice for you to review. If you would like to proceed with the request, please pay for the request by using the payment link below to pay online or If you want to pay by check, please mail it to the address on the invoice.
Request Number: Police-966-2024
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Shivanie Singh
Police Services Specialist
Palm Beach Gardens Police Dept.
10500 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
561-799-4470
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $109.42 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of Palm Beach Gardens
SL Office
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
From: Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Good morning,
Please advise the status of the invoice we sent you last week. If you do not respond with payment, we will close this request by close of business April 1st, 2024.
Thank you,
Melisa Soule
Records Manager
From: Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Hello,
Request Number: Police-966-2024 has been completed. Please click the link to see request and any documents that may have been attached.
Thank you,
City Of Palm Beach Gardens
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Records_Request_Download_Police-966-2024_2024-04-03--23-31-34
From: Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Good afternoon, Samuel:
Pursuant to your request for “1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year. 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.) 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported, and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year. 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year. 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year. 8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity” please be advised of the following:
the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year. -No records responsive.
the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.) -No records responsive.
The total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity. -No records responsive.
All other items requested are provided in the attached documents.
Thank you,
Shivanie Singh
Police Service Specialist
561-799-4470
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