Police Data Collection Request (2020)
| Tracking # |
R015829-050221 |
| Submitted | May 2, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Sacramento Police Department
Dear Samuel:
Thank you for contacting the Sacramento Police Department to obtain public records.
The Police Department received your Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 and has assigned the reference number R015829-050221 for tracking purposes.
Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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From: Sacramento Police Department
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Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.. The Government Affairs Unit has begun researching and identifying records responsive to your request. Consequently, additional time is necessary to properly respond to your request due to the volume of materials required to be searched, collected, and examined for responsiveness (permitted under Government Code 6253 (c)(2)). We will notify you within fourteen (14) days as to whether the City is in possession of non-exempt records responsive to your request.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
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Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.. The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to compile additional records that may be responsive.
We anticipate on providing an update to you by June 21, 2021.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.. The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to compile additional records that may be responsive.
We anticipate on providing an update to you by July 15, 2021.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.. The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to compile additional records that may be responsive.
We anticipate on providing an udpate to you by August 09, 2021.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.. The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to compile additional records that may be responsive.
We anticipate on providing an update to you by September 02, 2021.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.. The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to compile additional records that may be responsive and review records for disclosure per Government Code 6250.
We anticipate on providing an udpate to you by September 28, 2021.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
The Sacramento Police Department is continuing to search for responsive records. We anticipate on providing an update by October 22, 2021.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
There was 238 civilian complaints with 31 sustained civilian complaints.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
There was 42 civilian complaints alleging excessive use of force with 1 sustained use of force complaints.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
There was 14 complaints alleging bias (discrimination) and profiling with zero sustained complaints.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
There were zero civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
The Sacramento Police Department is continuing to search for responsive records. We anticipate on providing an update by October 22, 2021.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Sacramento Police Department has received your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested: 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
The Sacramento Police Department has collected all documents that appear to be responsive. Please refer to the attached PDF. 2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
Response was previously provided on 9/28/21. 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
Response was previously provided on 9/28/21. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
Response was previously provided on 9/28/21. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
Response was previously provided on 9/28/21. 6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
The Sacramento Police Department is continuing to search for responsive records. We anticipate on providing an update by November 18, 2021.
Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822 Sacramento Public Records Center
From: Sacramento Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Public Records Reference # R015829-050221
Samuel Sinyangwe:
This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated May 02, 2021 wherein you requested: 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
The responsive records were provided on 10/21/21. 2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
The response was provided on 9/28/21. 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
The response was provided 9/28/21. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
The response was provided 9/28/21. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
The response was provided 9/28/21. 6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
Please refer to the FBI website on use of force data collection. The link is: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/use-of-force Thank you,
Sacramento Police Department
Government Affairs Unit
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95822
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