Washington police data collection (Pasco Police Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Pasco City Clerk's Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State of Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Your request was received in this office on 7/29/2021 and given the reference number P001367-072921 for tracking purposes.  NOTE:  The day the request is received does not count as one of the five (5) days. Weekends and holidays observed by the agency are also excluded in the calculation.  If your request has been submitted on the weekend, or on a holiday, the date received is the next business day. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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
Not all public documents are available in electronic format. If the document(s) requested are not available electronically, we will make them available for inspection or by paper copy in accordance with the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW.

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(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. PLEASE NOTE: The State of Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, 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'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the City of Pasco Washington Public Records Center.
Pasco City Clerk's Office
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the City of Pasco Washington Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1Hb8JWiiwxgd4d6G1SFWg6xZ04e9dPdCB28zQ-2FqVU0qRqQ-2BCL4OYGn4G4KwcU8sUYmQ-3D-3DO79r_KvTkdFWwB-2BOPa7ATv-2B7lCIeaMYNj7NLcB-2FX6DQpBN1H50xYjb8b7V599fYdmBxGf-2Bk7sk8TUmy9gylB-2BrzsGxIjsQQPzu-2B-2B7GrD5cIpYd-2B9pKO6sMjYFCaEMifYY0upq-2Fj3Ce12q5uKYOsc-2BEmd5OWe1UvWXR03ZomnscTqQIKILU60i3ozX7K8kYkRakA-2FBE-2BP7-2Fo38C03WMtBbgGp0kF6K-2FM8wKRA7zNXOkTDJemU-3D)

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P001367-072921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this correspondence should act as the City of Pasco’s acknowledgement of receipt of the above-referenced public records request. Please be advised that pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time will be required to continue to locate and assemble copies of the records requested, contact any third-parties that may be affected and/or named in the request and to determine whether certain records are covered by an exemption and should not be disclosed in whole or in part. Staff anticipates that at least an installment of responsive records will be available to you by August 19, 2021. If this date changes, then you will be notified by this office as soon as possible. Respectfully, City Clerk's Office

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P001367-072921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, As requested, the City has located records that are responsive to your request and they are now available in the Public Records Portal. You may access them by signing in to the GovQA Public Records Portal to view, print, and download the records. Please be advised that pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time is still required to continue to locate and assemble copies of the records requested, contact any third-parties that may be affected and/or named in the request and to determine whether certain records are covered by an exemption and should not be disclosed in whole or in part. Staff anticipates the next installment of responsive records will be available to you on or before September 13, 2021. If this date changes, then you will be notified by this office as soon as possible. Respectfully, City Clerk's Office
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the City of Pasco Washington Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1Hb8JWiiwxgd4d6G1SFWg6xYJKJ8vJ0LsM7LTSGq6vNs9774tYVTp6JLxNfjLNmRfyaWsomsQbQmB3CAWUagL7I4-3DyKmM_KvTkdFWwB-2BOPa7ATv-2B7lCIeaMYNj7NLcB-2FX6DQpBN1H50xYjb8b7V599fYdmBxGfVL-2BXTAJVit8Ms7Bw-2FZSyaxcyZGv809ENwIdivhbBlhYKFpuNIV14crg-2FHwb2FXmV-2B9WUKbZYptoytd57z64A6Z2BPoDvB2q1S8NNp1ibSijGKXCPuYCwjUDK9Qv5NdEAnEA29zr7hyfD5FG6N0wzb8TQPKjRooGzPyMOmFm4NOo-3D)

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P001367-072921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Based on responsive records located, please be advised that pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time is required to properly notify the third-parties that may be affected and/or named in the request and to determine whether certain records are covered by an exemption and should not be disclosed in whole or in part.

Staff anticipates the next installment of responsive records will be available to you on or before September 20, 2021.The City Clerk's Office shall notify you should this date change.

Sincererly,
City Clerk's Office

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P001367-072921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, Staff is continuing to search for responsive records related to your request.  However, staff requested clarification to one portion of your request in order to accurately search for responsive records. Per RCW 42.56.520(1)(d), staff is seeking clarification regarding your request, specifically relating to item number (8) of your request which states:
"8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information."
Staff needs to know if the "police misconduct" you are referring to is for actions of police officers while working with the public at large or for any misconduct of a Pasco police officer. If the City Clerk's Office does not hear back from you by September 20, 2021, this portion of your request will be considered abandoned and closed. Respectfully, City Clerk's Office

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Staff continues to search for responsive records related to your request.  An installment was anticipated to be released today; however, staff needs more time to review the records for exemptions and continue to search for additional responsive records. Staff anticipates the next installment of responsive records to be released to you by September 27, 2021.  Should this date change you will be notified by the City Clerk's Office.
Additionally, on September 13, 2021, staff requested clarification to one portion of your request in order to accurately search for responsive records.
Per RCW 42.56.520(1)(d), staff is seeking clarification regarding your request, specifically relating to item number (8) of your request which states:
"8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information."
Staff needs to know if the "police misconduct" you are referring to is for actions of police officers while working with the public at large or for any misconduct of a Pasco police officer.
The City Clerk's Office will allow more time to provide clarification; however, if the City Clerk's Office does not hear back from you by September 27, 2021, this portion of your request will be considered abandoned and closed.
Should you have any questions, you may contact the City Clerk's Office via the GovQA Portal or call (509) 544-3096.
Respectfully,
City Clerk's Office

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 29, 2021, Reference # P001367-072921. Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, As requested, the City has located records that are responsive to your request and copies of the records are now available in the Public Records Portal. You may access them by signing into the Public Records Portal to view, print, and download the records. Staff would like to note that the Pasco Police Department does not maintain a list of Officer Involved Shootings and the Police Department has provided all of the records they are able to locate with the search criteria provided. Additionally, the City Clerk's Office requested clarification to a portion of your request.  A response was not received, therefore, that portion of the request was considered abandoned. This correspondence confirms the completion of your request and it is considered closed. If staff has misinterpreted your request, or if you wish to have a further search conducted by providing new search criteria or by identifying specific documents that may be found in departments other than those listed above, please advise us at your earliest convenience. You may contact the City Clerk's Office via the GovQA Portal or call (509) 544-3096 should you have any questions. Sincerely, City Clerk's Office