Police Data Collection Request (2016-2020)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of San Angelo Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 7/4/2023 and given the reference number P005650-070423 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: 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, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)

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.

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

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant San Angelo Police department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.

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July 18, 2023RE: PD PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 04, 2023., Reference # P005650-070423.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The San Angelo Police Department received a public records request from you on July 04, 2023. Your request mentioned: "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, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)

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.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Good morning, Most of your documents are available through your portal.  One document has been sent to the Attorney General's office for further review.  You can also view the letter going to the Attorney General by logging in to your portal. The San Angelo City Council adopted a policy at their December 13, 2022 meeting to enact Section 552.275 of the Texas Government Code, After using 36-hours of staff time in a fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30), you will be charged at a rate of $15/hour for future requests. No work will be done until payment is received. The total number of hours worked on this request was: 0.25 The total number of hours worked on all requests submitted by you since October 1 is: 0.25
Sincerely,
San Angelo Police Department

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July 18, 2023RE: PD PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 04, 2023., Reference # P005650-070423.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The San Angelo Police Department received a public records request from you on July 04, 2023. Your request mentioned: "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, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)

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.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ I apologize sir, I neglected to add two documents.  They have been uploaded for you now. The San Angelo City Council adopted a policy at their December 13, 2022 meeting to enact Section 552.275 of the Texas Government Code, After using 36-hours of staff time in a fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30), you will be charged at a rate of $15/hour for future requests. No work will be done until payment is received. The total number of hours worked on this request was: 0.33 The total number of hours worked on all requests submitted by you since October 1 is: 0.33
Sincerely,
San Angelo Police Department

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December 19, 2023RE: PD PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 04, 2023., Reference # P005650-070423.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The San Angelo Police Department received a public records request from you on July 04, 2023. Your request mentioned: "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, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)

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.

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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Good afternoon, We did receive your letter this day, 12/19/2023, regarding this request.  Unfortunately we are unable to determine the cause of the discrepancy.  You were provided with all the information that we had on file. The San Angelo City Council adopted a policy at their December 13, 2022 meeting to enact Section 552.275 of the Texas Government Code, After using 36-hours of staff time in a fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30), you will be charged at a rate of $15/hour for future requests. No work will be done until payment is received. The total number of hours worked on this request was: 0.83 The total number of hours worked on all requests submitted by you since October 1 is: 0.00
Sincerely,
San Angelo Police Department