Police data collection project (Renton Police Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your interest in public records of Renton, WA.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was automatically numbered P001814-070620 for tracking purposes. In summary, the request is for: Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.   Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center. To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 06, 2020, Reference # P001814-070620
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe:
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on July 06, 2020. Record(s) Requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Police Department staff have been and are still in the process of locating, collecting, reviewing and processing the records that may be responsive to your request.  Due to the review of the records for possible exemptions, redactions, and/or possible third party notification, therefore, pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, the Police Department requires additional time to process your request. The Police Department anticipate a response to your request by .  If the records become available sooner, you will be contacted. 5:00 p.m. on August 04, 2020
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely, Stephanie Cour, CPRO Police Manager Renton Police Department 425-430-7623 To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 06, 2020, Reference # P001814-070620
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe:
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on July 06, 2020. You requested the following:
"To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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The First Installment of records responsive to your request is available now on the City of Renton Public Records Center. Click the link below this message to login to the online records center and retrieve the records. The records included here are responsive to item 1 of your request. Any information that is confidential and exempt from public disclosure was redacted according to Washington State law. For a more detailed summary of the applied redactions, please see the attached exemption legend.
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NEXT INSTALLMENT Staff continues the process of locating, reviewing and processing records that may be responsive to your request.   Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, the Police Department requires additional time to process your request.  The Police Department anticipates a response to your request by 5:00 p.m. on September 02, 2020.  If the records become available sooner, you will be contacted.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 425-430-7623. Sincerely, Stephanie Cour, CPRO Police Manager Renton Police Department 425-430-7623 To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 06, 2020, Reference # P001814-070620
Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News DEPT MR 97838 Somerville, MA 02144
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on July 06, 2020. On July 13, 2020, the city anticipated a response date of August 4, 2020. On August 4, 2020, the City provided a first installment and anticipated a second installment by September 2, 2020. Record(s) Requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Police Department staff have been and are still in the process of locating, collecting, reviewing and processing the records that may be responsive to your request.  Due to the review of the records for possible exemptions, redactions, and/or possible third party notification, therefore, pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, the Police Department requires additional time to process your request. The Police Department anticipate a response to your request by .  If the records become available sooner, you will be contacted. 5:00 p.m. on October 1, 2020
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely, Stephanie Cour, CPRO Police Manager Renton Police Department 425-430-7623 To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST OF July 06, 2020 Reference # P001814-070620 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on July 06, 2020. You requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/ TIME EXTENSION City staff continue the process of locating, reviewing and processing records that may be responsive to your request. Due to the novel corona virus COVID-19 pandemic  the City of Renton established measures to protect public health and safety and emergency matters are a priority. These orders are fluid, changing daily, have disrupted and slowed business as normal including the City of Renton. City staff, along with police personnel are complying with ordered social distancing by modifying work schedules and working remotely. Due to increasing staff shortages, workload, facility closures, and technical issues, pursuant to RCW 42.5.240, the City requires additional time to process your request. The City anticipates a response to your request by 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2020.  If the records become available sooner, you will be contacted. Sincerely, Renton Police Department To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 06, 2020, Reference # P001814-070620
Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News DEPT MR 97838 Somerville, MA 02144
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on July 06, 2020. On July 13, 2020, the City anticipated a response by August 4, 2020. On August 4, 2020, the First installment of records was provided with an anticipated Second installment on September 2, 2020. On September 2, 2020, the City extended the response date to October 1, 2020,  On October 1, 2020, the City extended the second installment date to October 9, 2020. Record(s) Requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
Police Department staff have been and are still in the process of locating, collecting, reviewing and processing the records that may be responsive to your request.  Due to the review of the records for possible exemptions, redactions, and/or possible third party notification, therefore, pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, the Police Department requires additional time to process your request. The Police Department anticipate a response to your request by .  If the records become available sooner, you will be contacted. 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2020
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely, Stephanie Cour, CPRO Police Manager Renton Police Department 425-430-7623 To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 06, 2020, Reference # P001814-070620
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe:
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on July 06, 2020. On July 13, 2020, the City anticipated a response by August 4, 2020. On August 4, 2020, the First Installment of records was provided with an anticipated second installment on September 2, 2020. On September 2, 2020, the City extended the response date to October 1, 2020,  On October 1, 2020, the City extended the second installment date to October 9, 2020.On October 8, 2020, the City extended the second installment to November 20, 2020.  . You requested the following:
"To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe
First Installment The City released the first installment of records without exemption or redaction on October 1, 2020. These records were in response to Item 1 of your request. Use of Force Analysis 2016 Use of Force Analysis 2017 Use of Force Analysis 2018 Use of Force Analysis 2019 Second Installment
The second installment of records responsive to your request is available now on the City of Renton Public Records Center. Click the link below this message to login to the online records center and retrieve the records. These records are provided without exemption or redaction. These records are in response to Item 1 of your request.
Use of Force Reports 2016 Use of Force Reports 2017 Use of Force Reports 2018 Use of Force Reports 2019 The total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct are as follows (Item 2 of your request): 2016  1 complaint (founded) 2017  1 complaint (unfounded) 2018  7 complaints (all unfounded) 2019  5 complaints (1 founded, 4 unfounded)
There were (Item 3 of your request) no civilian complaints of excessive force from 2016-2019 There was that was 1 civilian complaint alleging biased policing in 2018 . No additional civilian complaints of biased policing or racial profiling for the years 2016-2019. (Item 4 of your request)  This one incident is included in the total for 2018 listed above for Item 2. unfounded
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The City believes that this fulfills your public records request.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this request , please contact me at 425-430-7623.
Sincerely, Stephanie Cour, CPRO Police Manager Renton Police Department
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center