Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Round Rock Police Department of Round Rock, TX.
Tracking #

W016625-071822
Submitted July 16, 2022
Status
Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Texas Public Information Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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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: Round Rock Police Department

Subject: Open Records Request :: W016625-071822

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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 question 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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Subject: Records Request - Round Rock

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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.

Below and attached you will find the police department's response to your request. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Sincerely,
Susan Camp-Lee

Below and attached is Professional Standards response to the requested information:
For 2021:
#2 - Six (6) total external complaints alleging seven (7) policy violations; zero (0) sustained findings
#3 - One (1) external complaint alleging excessive use of force; zero (0) sustained findings
#4 - Zero (0) external complaints alleging bias-based policing or racial profiling; zero (0) sustained findings
#5 - One (1) external complaint alleging criminal conduct; zero (0) sustained findings
#6 - Three (3) total officer involved shootings, fatal and non-fatal

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

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request #W016625-071822

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Hi, thanks for sending this information. In a previous request, the department indicated the number of VNR (neck restraint) use of force incidents each year. I don’t see that category in the spreadsheet. Can you confirm the number of VNR incidents there were in 2021?

Thanks,

Sam

From: Round Rock Police Department

Subject: Records Request - Round Rock

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There were zero(0) uses of VNR during 2021.

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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