Police Data Collection Request (2020-2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department of Pierce County, WA.
Tracking #

P019251-040322

Status
Completed

Communications

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

This is to acknowledge that you have requested access to public records of:

Pierce County Sheriff

Your request has been given the reference number P019251-040322 for tracking purposes and will be processed by the county department listed above.

You have 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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322.

April 11, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated April 03, 2022 and received by Sheriff on April 03, 2022.  Your request asks for the following:
“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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In order to process your request, the records, (to the extent that they exist at all) will have to be located and reviewed.  (Additionally, this department is currently processing other record requests.) Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a first installment of records to you by Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  If records are ready sooner, or if we determine that additional time is needed to complete your request, you will be notified.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,

Candice Mauracher
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322
May 31, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter is in response to your request for records dated April 03, 2022 and received by Sheriff on April 03, 2022.  Your request asked for the following:

“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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At this time, we are prepared to produce a (#1) installment.  In this installment, pages numbered (#1) through (#1 and spreadsheet of UOF 2020) were located and determined to be responsive to your request.

Please see the attached exemption log for additional information regarding redactions and exemptions that apply to these records.

It will take additional time for us to review all the files that may contain records responsive to your request and to determine which records or portions of records, if any, are exempt pursuant to law. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a (#) installment of records to you on or before (Tuesday June 28, 2022).

I will notify you if records are available sooner, more time is required to complete the search for responsive records, or if additional clarifying information is needed from you.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kellie Harris
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322
June 27, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter is in response to your request for records dated April 03, 2022 and received by Sheriff on April 03, 2022.  Your request asked for the following:

“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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At this time, we are prepared to produce a (#1) installment.  In this installment, pages numbered (#1) through (#25) were located and determined to be responsive to your request.
(2021 Use of Force)

Please see the attached exemption log for additional information regarding redactions and exemptions that apply to these records.

It will take additional time for us to review all the files that may contain records responsive to your request and to determine which records or portions of records, if any, are exempt pursuant to law. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a (#) installment of records to you on or before (Tuesday July 26, 2022).

I will notify you if records are available sooner, more time is required to complete the search for responsive records, or if additional clarifying information is needed from you.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kellie Harris
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322
June 27, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
My apologies, this is installment #2 not installment #1.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322
July 26, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter is in response to your request for records dated April 03, 2022 and received by Sheriff on April 03, 2022.  Your request asked for the following:

“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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At this time, we are prepared to produce a (#3) installment.  In this installment, pages numbered (#1) through (#21) were located and determined to be responsive to your request.
(LE Complaints 2020)

Please see the attached exemption log for additional information regarding redactions and exemptions that apply to these records.

It will take additional time for us to review all the files that may contain records responsive to your request and to determine which records or portions of records, if any, are exempt pursuant to law. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a (#4) installment of records to you on or before (Tuesday August 23, 2022).

I will notify you if records are available sooner, more time is required to complete the search for responsive records, or if additional clarifying information is needed from you.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kellie Harris
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322
August 22, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter is in response to your request for records dated April 03, 2022 and received by Sheriff on April 03, 2022.  Your request asked for the following:

“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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At this time, we are prepared to produce a (#4) installment.  In this installment, pages numbered (#1) through (#10) were located and determined to be responsive to your request.
(LE Complaints 2021)

It will take additional time for us to review all the files that may contain records responsive to your request and to determine which records or portions of records, if any, are exempt pursuant to law. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a (#5) installment of records to you on or before (Tuesday September 20, 2022).

I will notify you if records are available sooner, more time is required to complete the search for responsive records, or if additional clarifying information is needed from you.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kellie Harris
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322
September 19, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter is in response to your request for records dated April 03, 2022 and received by Sheriff on April 03, 2022.  Your request asked for the following:

“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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At this time, we are prepared to produce a (#5) installment.  In this installment, pages numbered (#1) through (#3) were located and determined to be responsive to your request.
(2020 LE firearm discharge incident report)

It will take additional time for us to review all the files that may contain records responsive to your request and to determine which records or portions of records, if any, are exempt pursuant to law. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a (#6) installment of records to you on or before (Tuesday October 18, 2022).

I will notify you if records are available sooner, more time is required to complete the search for responsive records, or if additional clarifying information is needed from you.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kellie Harris
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322
October 18, 2022

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter is in response to your request for records dated April 03, 2022 and received by Sheriff on April 03, 2022.  Your request asked for the following:

“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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At this time, we are prepared to produce a (#6) installment.  In this installment, pages numbered (#1) through (#1) were located and determined to be responsive to your request.
(LE Firearm Discharge Incidents - 2021))

It will take additional time for us to review all the files that may contain records responsive to your request and to determine which records or portions of records, if any, are exempt pursuant to law. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a (#7) installment of records to you on or before (Wednesday November 16, 2022).

I will notify you if records are available sooner, more time is required to complete the search for responsive records, or if additional clarifying information is needed from you.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Kellie Harris
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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RE: Public Records Request received April 03, 2022, Reference # P019251-040322.

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

Pierce County Sheriff received a request from you on April 03, 2022. Your request mentioned:

“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, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020 and 2021.

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2020 and 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.

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

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Pierce County Sheriff has completed its search for the requested records. Responsive records have been identified and released to you via the Public Records Request Portal.  If there are records that I have not provided to you in response to this request, please advise.  I have provided all records requested from our Inter Affairs Department in the format that they have provided.  Please let me know if there is anything you were looking for that wasn't provided.
Please log back into the " My Request Center" within the portal to access these records.

If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request(s) or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.  At this time, I am closing this request in that I have responded to it in full.

Sincerely,
Kellie Harris
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff

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