Use of Force Policy

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Rochester Police Department of Rochester, NY.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (1977 N.Y. Laws ch. 933), I hereby request the following records:

All current policies maintained by the department regarding use of force.

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

From: Bellucci, Amalia

Dear Sir or Madam:

Your request for records, summarized below, has been received and logged in for response. Turnaround time is normally between 5 to 20 business days. We expect to have an update or a response by June 20, 2016.

Sincerely,

Amalia Bellucci
Communications Aide
Bureau of Communications
30 Church Street, Room 202A
Rochester, NY 14614
585-428-6171 or 585-428-7135
585-428-8841 (fax)

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>>>> REFERENCE# 58902 (Date Received 5/23/2016) <<<<
REQUESTOR: Samuel Sinyangwe
PHONE:
ORGANIZATION: MuckRock/DEPT MR 25790
ADDRESS: 411A Highland Avenue
REQUEST DESCRIPTION: police department's current policies regarding use of force

From: Bellucci, Amalia

Dear Sir or Madam:

The attached is per your request for records, summarized at the bottom.

Please note that GO 340 has had two sections minimally redacted: Sections IV(C) and IV(F)(4), as both sections include information that would reveal non-routine investigative or tactical techniques, and are exempted from disclosure under NY Public Officers Law 87(2). GO 335 is provided in its entirety.

If you wish to appeal any part of this response you must do so within thirty days in writing to Corporation Counsel, 30 Church Street, Room 400A, Rochester NY 14614.

Sincerely,
Amalia Bellucci
Communications Aide
Bureau of Communications
30 Church Street, Room 202A
Rochester, NY 14614
585-428-6171 or 585-428-7135
585-428-8841 (fax)

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