Washington Police Data Collection (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 P002338-081821 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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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08/26/2021 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe: The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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.  This installment includes: Use of Force Reports 2020 Please verify the records have been successfully saved to your computer system.  Review of the records for installments must be made within 30 days of notification of availability or the request can be closed. Police - Public Records Request - P002338-081821
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 16, 2021.  If the records become available sooner, you will be contacted.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Stephanie Cour, CPRO Police Manager Renton Police Department 425-430-7623
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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 14, 2021
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 August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe, The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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 November 18, 2021
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 August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe, The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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://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 December 30, 2021
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 August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe, The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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://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 January 07, 2022
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 August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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://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 February 10, 2022
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 August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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://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 February 17, 2022
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 August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe, The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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://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 March 03, 2022
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 August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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://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 March 31, 2022
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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04/06/2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe, The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. You requested the following: Other - (Provide description below)
"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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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 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.  This installment includes 2013-2020 Use of Force Reports Log and is provided without exemption or redaction. Please verify the records have been successfully saved to your computer system.  Review of the records for installments must be made within 30 days of notification of availability or the request can be closed. Police - Public Records Request - P002338-081821 Please note: We have no responsive records for item 6 of your request. We do not submit information to the FBI National Use-of-Force Data Collection program.
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 April 28, 2022.  If the records become available sooner, you will be contacted.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 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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May 05, 2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. You requested the following Other - (Provide description below) 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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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City Response 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 May 12, 2022
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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May 12, 2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr  Sinyangwe,
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. You requested the following Other - (Provide description below) 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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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City Response 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 June 09, 2022
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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June 10, 2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 18, 2021, Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. You requested the following Other - (Provide description below) 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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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City Response 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 June 16, 2022
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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June 16, 2022
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST OF August 18, 2021
Reference # P002338-081821
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City of Renton Police Department received a public records request from you on August 18, 2021. You requested the following: Other - (Provide description below) 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020 (for example: 16 taser incidents in 2020, 4 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2015 and 2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015 and 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 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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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This request, #P002338-081821 is virtually identical to and a duplicate of your request P002025-072021, therefore your request P002338-081821 is considered a duplicate and is cancelled.  You will receive our response under your request P002025-072021.
Please note: Any records previously released under P002338-081821 will be moved to the open request P002025-072021. Records will be searched across the inclusive dates of 2013-2020 as most items in both requests cover this time period.
The City believes that this fulfills and closes your public records request P002338-081821.  If you are requesting duplicate records or additional records or if you have any questions or concerns regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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