Police data collection request (MA depts) (Provincetown Police Department)
| Tracking # |
PBLC-21-81 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection request (MA depts) |
| Submitted | July 7, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by the police department, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 7, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Provincetown Police Department
Good morning,
I spoke with Nicole yesterday who sent me this request for the first time yesterday. She did say it had previously been sent to a different email address and returned as undeliverable. So we never received the original request. Our receipt of this request was yesterday, July 22. We have 10 business days to respond to your request and I suspect it will likely take that long.
Respectfully,
Barbara Peters
Records Clerk
Provincetown Police Department
26 Shank Painter Road
Provincetown, MA 02657
Phone: (508) 487-1212
Fax: (508) 487-4488
bpeters@provincetown-ma.gov<mailto:bpeters@provincetown-ma.gov>
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From: Provincetown Police Department
Good afternoon,
In response to your public records request received on July 22, 2021, please see the attached.
Respectfully,
Barbara Peters
Records Clerk
Provincetown Police Department
26 Shank Painter Road
Provincetown, MA 02657
Phone: (508) 487-1212
Fax: (508) 487-4488
bpeters@provincetown-ma.gov<mailto:bpeters@provincetown-ma.gov>
DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, may contain investigatory material and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This communication may represent the originator's personal views and opinions, which do not necessarily reflect those of the Provincetown Police Department. If you are not the original recipient or the person responsible for delivering the email to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error, and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender.
When responding, please be advised that Counsel for the Town of Provincetown and the Office of the Secretary of State has determined that email could be considered a public record.
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From: Provincetown Police Department
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $300.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Town of Provincetown
PRL Office
26 Shank Painter Rd
Provincetown, MA 02657
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 7, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PBLC-21-81.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 7, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PBLC-21-81.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Provincetown Police Department
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
From: Provincetown Police Department
Hello,
Please see the attached.
Respectfully,
Barbara Peters
Records Clerk
Provincetown Police Department
26 Shank Painter Road
Provincetown, MA 02657
Phone: (508) 487-1212
Fax: (508) 487-4488
bpeters@provincetown-ma.gov<mailto:bpeters@provincetown-ma.gov>
DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, may contain investigatory material and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This communication may represent the originator's personal views and opinions, which do not necessarily reflect those of the Provincetown Police Department. If you are not the original recipient or the person responsible for delivering the email to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error, and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender.
When responding, please be advised that Counsel for the Town of Provincetown and the Office of the Secretary of State has determined that email could be considered a public record.
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commented on Routed to PD for Public Records Requests #PBLC-21-81
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