Police Data Collection Request (2021)
Submitted | May 6, 2022 |
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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 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.
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: San Jose Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Your request was forwarded to the Research and Development Unit for processing. Government Code 6253(c) of the California Public Records Act allows up to 10 days from the receipt of the request to provide a response to the requestor. Therefore, a response will be provided to you by May 16, 2022.
Respectfully,
Jane Nguyen
Analyst
Research and Development Unit
San Jose Police Department
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From: San Jose Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Please refer to the attached response regarding your request.
Respectfully,
Jane Nguyen
Analyst
Research and Development Unit
San Jose Police Department
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, in response to your question, I’m requesting information on complaints that were both reported and closed out in 2021. Please exclude any complaints that were closed out in 2021 if they were reported in prior years.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: San Jose Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
I received your clarification email on May 18th and am waiting on numbers from the Internal Affairs Unit. I have reached out to them for a status update and will get back to you.
Respectfully,
Jane Nguyen
Analyst
Research and Development Unit
San Jose Police Department
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: San Jose Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
I have reached out to the Internal Affairs Unit again. An update will be provided July 1st.
Respectfully,
Jane Nguyen
Analyst
Research and Development Unit
San Jose Police Department
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: San Jose Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
I apologize for the delay in getting back to you as I was seeking clarification with the Internal Affairs Unit. Please refer to the attached response regarding your request.
Respectfully,
Jane Nguyen
Analyst
Research and Development Unit
San Jose Police Department
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