Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
P020926-081422 |
| Submitted | Aug. 13, 2022 |
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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 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 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 P020926-081422 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422.
August 22, 2022
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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 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 a very large volume of other record requests.) Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing a first installment of records to you by Friday, September 30, 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 August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
September 30, 2022
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Although we have been working on your request, additional time is necessary to produce due to our extremely large caseload. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing the next installment of records to you by Tuesday, October 11, 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 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 August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
October 11, 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 August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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."
To date, we have released to you the following installments: Installment 1: Complaints Spreadsheet; and UOF Spreadsheet. Date Produced: 10/11/2022 Pages: 1-85 At this time, I have released the first installment of records to you. There is no exemption log for this installment.
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 the next installment by 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,
Candice Mauracher
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff
From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
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To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQ-2BOVyIBfDE-2BQSMj2a2Hktrp31PmaRwUWEUDIOGPnT0E741ud-2B31BKGjmZP5GngE-2B-2BM-2BLDflwc-2FrdtsamIlkoRdjq2vqGQ8cmmHM7Roibzw34HNs_4OaI2-2BAju7qVKRPZ2LL8GOcCvVc6mG623fWzYtqJa7Sj79GpQjt-2FkVXOEE80-2BaSZKRZVfCnFaLqtdEX-2F0jXgYik5KcBvaa7dRlWVYn66gTiP-2FQReFQ0AJpitreV0Kd8k8ewppZDjgHzMi9nWAnnMm7OsqryQBNkGT-2B0eQpzF7Ura0Fn9532MfnljtPRQZmHm80gk23T1lcb-2F2ip2wpHf8eyVO9FFXN9XJBmCRmrXsquD4ytUyZaJIBuQxxitVe2ZWCrr0yP88BZ70zognd8NwnKUQnhsIr9km1wrBNOzbZ4-2F2Tw-2FvcrHB9awPGdpm3f0ZeJi1KjzoJ8QX3rAyRKOmrrVA8oJ6UHkpnWCVpNHFOdw3-2FQodW4pB6UOaJnw4H4J8QhEBVQ5J4XYXQgyPIhLxQ-3D-3D)
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
November 15, 2022
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Although we have been working on your request, additional time is necessary to produce the next installment of records due to our very large case load. Accordingly, we estimate that we will be providing the next installment of records to you by Friday, December 9, 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 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 August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
December 09, 2022
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Although we have been actively working on your request, additional time is necessary. With that said, the next installment will be ready no later for production by Friday, December 16, 2022.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request 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 August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
December 16, 2022
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Although we have been actively working on your request, I will not have your installment ready until Monday, December 19, 2022.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request 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 August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
December 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 August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe" To date, we have released to you the following installments: Installment 1: Complaints Spreadsheet; and UOF Spreadsheet. Date Produced: 10/11/2022 Pages: 1-85 Installment 2: Firearm Discharge Spreadsheet. Date Produced: 12/19/2022 Page: 86 Additionally, after reading your request again, I wanted to be sure you had the records in a format that you can organize so I have also released to you the following native 2021 spreadsheets: Complaints; Firearm Discharge; and Use of Force. At this time, I have released the second installment of records to you. There is no exemption log for this installment.
I anticipate the next and final installment will be ready for production by Thursday, February 29, 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,
Candice Mauracher
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff
From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
February 23, 2023
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated August 14, 2022 and received by Sheriff on August 14, 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Although we have been actively working on your request, additional time is necessary because of our large case load and I am training a new employee. I estimate the next installment will be ready for production by Thursday, March 9, 2023. Additionally, let me apologize for the incorrect date outlined on the last installment.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request or wish to clarify your request, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Candice Maruacher
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff
From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
March 09, 2023
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter acknowledges receipt of your request for records dated 8/14/2022 9:47:57 PM and received by Sheriff on 8/15/2022 8:30:00 AM. 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Unfortunately, I was out sick all last week. I am working on catching up but I am still behind. With that said, I will need additional time to produce the next installment of records. I anticipate the next installment of records will be ready by Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
If you have any questions, believe we have somehow misunderstood your request 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 August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422
March 21, 2023
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In accordance with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, this letter is in response to your request for records dated 8/14/2022 9:47:57 PM and received by Sheriff on 8/15/2022 8:30:00 AM. 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ To date, we have released to you the following installments: Installment 1: Complaints Spreadsheet; and UOF Spreadsheet. Date Produced: 10/11/2022 Pages: 1-85 Installment 2: Firearm Discharge Spreadsheet. Date Produced: 12/19/2022 Page: 86 Additionally, after reading your request again, I wanted to be sure you had the records in a format that you can organize so I have also released to you the following native 2021 spreadsheets: Complaints; Firearm Discharge; and Use of Force. Installment 3: Date Produced: 03/21/2023 Page 87 I anticipate the next installment, if any, will be ready for production by Friday, April 7, 2023.
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,
Candice Mauracher
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff
From: Pierce County Sheriff's Department
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RE: Public Records Request received August 14, 2022, Reference # P020926-081422.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Pierce County Sheriff received a request from you on 8/15/2022 8:30:00 AM. 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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We released the following records to you:
Installment 1:
Complaints Spreadsheet; and
UOF Spreadsheet.
Date Produced:
10/11/2022
Pages:
1-85
Installment 2:
Firearm Discharge Spreadsheet.
Date Produced:
12/19/2022
Page:
86
2021 spreadsheets in Native format:
Complaints;
Firearm Discharge; and
Use of Force.
Installment 3:
OIS
Date Produced:
03/21/2023
Pages/Production
Page 87
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,
Candice Mauracher
Public Records Officer
Pierce County Sheriff
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