Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Providence Police Department of Providence, RI.
Tracking #

22-612
Submitted June 12, 2022
Status
Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Portal

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to 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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Providence Police Department

Subject: Your first record request #22-612 has been opened.

Portal

City of Providence

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Your first City of Providence record request (request number #22-612) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

You will receive a response within ten (10) business days.  Your request will be available for the public to view thirty (30) days after you receive a final response.

Request #22-612.

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From: Providence Police Department

Subject: [Document Released] City of Providence public records request #22-612

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City of Providence

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A document has been released for record request #22-612:

* Calendar year 2021 PRR.pdf

Document links are valid for one month.
After July 21, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).

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From: Providence Police Department

Subject: Your City of Providence public records request #22-612 has been closed.

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City of Providence

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Record request #22-612 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

We released all of the requested documents, without redaction. To the extent that any portion of your request has not been satisfied with the documents that have been released to you, the City has no responsive records.

In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8, you may wish to appeal this decision to the Chief Administrative Officer. In this instance, Steven M. Paré, Commissioner of Public Safety, fulfills that role. You may also wish to file a complaint with the Department of the Attorney General or the Rhode Island Superior Court.

This request is now closed.

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From: Providence Police Department

Subject: Your City of Providence public records request #22-612 has been published.

Portal

City of Providence

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Record request #22-612 has been published and is now available for public view.

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