Police Data Collection Request (2016-2020)

Dear Requester:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Pleasanton. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 7/24/2023 and given the reference number W001832-072423 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)

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.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your request.   The Department’s Use of Force data is online and includes the information you are requesting.    The link to this data is on our Policing in Pleasanton website and can be accessed via the link provided below.    If you scroll to the bottom of this page, you will see a section with the Use of Force chart broken down by year/type.
https://policing.cityofpleasantonca.gov/policies/
Your request is considered completed and closed.
Thank you,
Christine Libby