Police Data Collection Request (2019-2021)

RE:  Public Records Request#: S222299-040322

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

PAYMENT DUE

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Dear Samuel:

The City of Portland acknowledges receipt of your Public Records Request.  Your request was received in this office on April 03, 2022 and given the reference number S222299-040322 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2019, 2020, and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2019, 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 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.

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

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At this time, the City is uncertain whether it is the custodian of the requested record.  The City will review your request to determine if it has responsive records.  The City will then gather an estimate of the costs to provide copies of requested public records for which the City does not claim an exemption from disclosure.  The City is permitted to charge its actual costs to provide records.  Fees include research time to locate and analyze the requested records, even if no records are located or if the requested records are determined to be exempt from disclosure.

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RE:  Public Records Request#: S222299-040322

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

We have received your payment on invoice number INV22-S222299-1 of $ on 07/12/2022 for Request #S222299-040322.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
7/12/2022 Check $30.00

Your confirmation# is INV22-S222299-1.

If you are paying the estimate or prepayment, we will place your request in the queue and it will be processed in the order it was received. Once we have gathered responsive, non-exempt documents, a final statement of the remaining balance owed will be sent to you.  This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request.  Full payment is required before we release the records to you.

If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at " My Public Records Request Center".

Sincerely,

The City of Portland

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RE: Police General Records Request of April 03, 2022 Reference # S222299-040322

Dear Samuel,
The City received a Public Records Request from you on April 03, 2022 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2019, 2020, and 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, the number of taser incidents in 2020, the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2019, 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 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.

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

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The requested statistics are available online: Part 1 of your request - can be found on website: https://www.portland.gov/police/open-data/ppb-use-force-dashboard Part 2 of your request - can be found on website: https://www.portland.gov/ipr/charts/police-misconduct-complaints-0
Part 3 of your request  - can be found on website: https://www.portland.gov/ipr/charts/police-misconduct-allegations-3
Part 4 of your request  - can be found on website: https://www.portland.gov/ipr/charts/police-misconduct-allegations-3
Part 5 of your request  - can be found on website: https://www.portland.gov/ipr/charts/police-misconduct-allegations-3
Part 6 of your request  - can be found on website: https://www.portland.gov/ipr/charts/portland-police-bureaus-officer-involved-shootings-and-custody-deaths-2010-present
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https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/portlandpolicebureau/viz/PPBOfficerInvolvedShootings/Dashboard
The City now considers your request fulfilled and it will be closed.  Please note, messages sent on closed requests will not be monitored.
Sincerely,
Ryan Rees
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