Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Dear Samuel:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Saint Paul. Your Minnesota Government Data Practices open records request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 6/5/2022 and given the reference number D042314-060522 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices 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.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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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.) 575 total use of force incidents in 2021

Use of Force Types
2021

ASR
57

Body/Escort Hold
218

Canine


EZ Leg Restraint*
28

Handcuff/Restraint w/Resistance
250

Hard Empty Hand
18

Impact Weapon ASP/Other


Leg/Knee Strike
19

Less Lethal


Multiple Officer Takedown
95

Pepperball*
18

Pressure Points


Rear Sentry Takedown


Single Officer Takedown
92

Soft Empty Hands
376

Spit Prevention Device*
11

Takedown**
92

Taser
22

Vehicle
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 18 total civilian complaints 5 sustained 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 2 civilian complaints 0 sustained 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.
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