Police Data Collection Request (2013-2020)
| Tracking # |
W013364-031221 |
| Submitted | March 11, 2021 |
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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 year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2014, 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 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 2013-2020, 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.
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: Round Rock Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Welcome to the City of Round Rock Open Records Center. We have received your Open Records Request.
The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. If you need to have a questions answered please contact the appropriate department directly or call the City Clerk's office.
The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The governmental body will try to complete the request as soon as possible with notification if the request will require more than 10 business days to complete. The governmental body may collect a fee as prescribed by the Texas Public Information Act for the requested document(s).
You can monitor the progress of this issue at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Sincerely,
Round Rock City Clerk's Office
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From: Round Rock Police Department
Samuel Sinyangwe,
Our law firm represents the City of Round Rock, Texas. I am writing in response to your recent request made to the City pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.
Attached you will find the information responsive to your request. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Susan Camp-Lee
Susan Camp-Lee
Attorney at Law
Sheets & Crossfield, P.C.
309 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
(512) 255-8877, Ext. 223
This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. This communication may contain material protected by the attorney-client or attorney work-product privilege. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender at Sheets & Crossfield, P.C. at 1-512-255-8877
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