Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Prince George's County Police Department of Prince George's County, MD.
Tracking #

M22-136

Status
Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information 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.

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

From: Prince George's County Police Department

Good morning,

Attached please find correspondence in response to your MPIA request submitted to the Prince George's County Police Department.

Thank you,
Ryann

Ryann T. Sargent
Paralegal / Custodian of Records
Prince George's County Office of Law
1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 4100
Largo, MD 20774
(T) 301-952-5221
RTSargent@co.pg.md.us<mailto:RTSargent@co.pg.md.us>

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From: Prince George's County Police Department

Good morning,

Please send all MPIA communication to the MPIA-LAW@co.pg.md.us<mailto:MPIA-LAW@co.pg.md.us> Ms. Sargent is not longer with the Office of Law and all request are being reviewed in the email listed above.
Thanks,
Linda

From: Prince George's County Police Department

Good morning,

Please see the attached correspondence per your request.
Regards,

Lieutenant Christine Norton #2454
Commander, Open Records Unit
Records Management Division
Prince George's County Police Department
4923 43rd Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Thanks for sending this. Just to clarify, how many total (i.e. distinct) use of force incidents were there in 2021? The data you provided appears to count the same incident multiple times if different types of force were used in that incident.

Thanks,

Sam

From: Prince George's County Police Department

Good morning Mr. Sinyangwe,

This email is in response to your request for follow up for PIA request with log number of M22-136 dated July 10, 2023. The attached records and final letter were sent to you on June 13, 2023 and again on June 21, 2023. Both were sent to the email address you specified in your request. Please advise if I can assist you further.
Regards,

Lieutenant Christine Norton #2454
Commander, Open Records Unit
Records Management Division
Prince George's County Police Department
4923 43rd Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781

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