Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | July 16, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas 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 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 Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2022. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2022. 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: Richardson Police Department
Dear MuckRock News DEPT MR 131552:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Richardson Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 8/15/2022 and given the reference number P001473-081522 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: see attached request
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Richardson Police department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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 Information Center.
Richardson Police Department
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Information Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HZZnXmqUO8LukLCSCpP7QrnTr9Nz4u-2BpTrsNV5YU3fdkZ9wdSqSgPNK9sP-2FSwLMTjvGMKY8IPPC2N7Ib7wQ-2F7NU-3D1OoT_ZUlQu1aWozhKZ2iVcUI2Wwe-2BoreD4B-2FnSlqncQFnN51zqEuGMgusq2NLFCn6o-2FchD2IXvnKXyGgZheTjpnrxtZPoohyZkPm7ocvhOhAfWM5crHyCkUic69vwZKrxGKCf5O25St2VwKKYaPghTn4snXp8MfdebYxDoCwJy9Iqkjsp1hyJBc4dBuHgin5uaKBeJpNSSz2I0qsxomjcGzx3n3AYeMkoqsyiLtzpHyoMCZnnlVVJjrUQpsFdmkFHdqfAbqY-2Bkv7pAsAOWLazf8l-2BnXA1vYxrDg-2F8CrFhcDfjunrCVLxec7fuJmuxjrSGiYbqoF3RyGDRA1KcTPOJCaT68KBtAjJoEOQLzwdWqyAQJW1-2Fl80IDFXl5GS-2FNB-2FXaKaXHNDVJMgfqAmLF0JSzkDxqg-3D-3D)
From: Richardson Police Department
Attached is the information responding to your request.
From: Richardson Police Department
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08/16/2022
MuckRock News DEPT MR 131552
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 15, 2022, Reference # P001473-081522
Dear MuckRock News DEPT MR 131552,
The Richardson Police Department received a public information request from you on August 15, 2022. Your request mentioned:
“see attached request”
The Richardson Police Department has reviewed its files and located responsive records to your request. These records have been included in this correspondence.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, please feel free to reply to this email communication.
Sincerely,
Susan Jin
Open Records Specialist
Police Department
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Thanks for sending this. For clarification, do the responses provided for questions 2-5 represent the total number of external complaints reported or the total number sustained? My request was for both of these numbers for each question.
Thanks!
-Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P001473-081522.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Richardson Police Department
The responsive information has been released to you on August 16, 2022. These records have been included in this correspondence.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Regards,
Susan Jin
Open Records Specialist
Richardson Police Department
972-744-4752
From: Richardson Police Department
The responsive information has been released to you on August 16, 2022. These records have been included in this correspondence.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Regards,
Susan Jin
Open Records Specialist
Richardson Police Department
972-744-4752
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