Use of Force/Complaints Data (Salinas Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Salinas Police Department of Salinas, CA.
Multi Request Use of Force/Complaints Data
Submitted Dec. 29, 2018
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: California Public Records Act Request: Use of Force/Complaints Data (Salinas Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. The total number of police use of force incidents, by type of force used, between 2013-2017 (separated by year).
2. The total number of people that police used force against, between 2013-2017 (separated by year).
3. The total number of police use of force complaints reported between 2013-2017 (separated by year).
4. The total number of police use of force complaints sustained between 2013-2017 (separated by year).

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: Salinas Police Department

Subject: City of Salinas; Public Records Act Request re Use of Force Complaints

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See the attached letter and attachments in response to your January 3, 2019 request for public records.

Christopher A. Callihan, Esq.
City Attorney
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901-2639
Telephone: (831) 758-7256 (main)
Telephone: (831) 758-7418 (direct)
Facsimile: (831) 758-7257
Email: chrisc@ci.salinas.ca.us<mailto:chrisc@ci.salinas.ca.us>

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: Use of Force/Complaints Data (Salinas Police Department)

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Hi Christopher,

Thanks for sending this. Can you clarify how # of Officer Actions is measured in the use of force documents that you’ve sent? For example, if one officer uses a taser three times against one person, is this counted as three actions or one? Similarly, if two different officers use a taser against the same person, does this count as two actions?

Thanks!
-Sam

From: Salinas Police Department

Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: Use of Force/Complaints Data (Salinas Police Department)

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Sam:

I an officer uses a taser and gives the suspect another cycle it will be counted as one use of force. If two officers use a taser against one subject it is two separate actions.

Chris

Christopher A. Callihan, Esq.
City Attorney
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901-2639
Telephone: (831) 758-7256 (main)
Telephone: (831) 758-7418 (direct)
Facsimile: (831) 758-7257
Email: chrisc@ci.salinas.ca.us<mailto:chrisc@ci.salinas.ca.us>

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PRIVILEGED & CONFIDENTIAL -- ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE -- ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT
The information contained in this electronic transmission is legally privileged and confidential, and it is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please take notice that any form of dissemination, distribution or photocopying of this electronic transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately contact Christopher A. Callihan at (831) 758-7256 or chrisc@ci.salinas.ca.us<mailto:chrisc@ci.salinas.ca.us> and immediately delete the electronic transmission. Thank you.

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