CA police data collection request (2019-2020) (San Leandro Police Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of City of San Leandro. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6256. Your request was received in this office on 6/26/2023 and given the PRA reference number R002083-062623 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: 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, separated by year, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "283 total use of force incidents in 2019, 333 total use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 26, 2023., PRA Reference # R002083-062623
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of San Leandro acknowledges receipt of your request for public records received on June 26, 2023. We are treating your request in accordance with California Government Code Section 6250 and the California Public Records Act. Your request sought to access and review the information below: "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, separated by year, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "283 total use of force incidents in 2019, 333 total use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ In accordance with the Public Records Act, pursuant to Government Code Section 6253(c), the City will require an extension of that deadline of up to an additional fourteen (14) days from 06/29/2023 to make such a determination because the need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 510-577-3218.
Sincerely,
Lesley Carr
Records Supervisor
Police Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 26, 2023., PRA Reference # R002083-062623
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of San Leandro acknowledges receipt of your request for public records received on June 26, 2023. We are treating your request in accordance with California Government Code Section 6250 and the California Public Records Act. Your request sought to access and review the information below: "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, separated by year, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "283 total use of force incidents in 2019, 333 total use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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I apologize for the delay. We are currently working on your request and should have it finalized by Monday, July 17.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 510-577-3218.
Sincerely,
Lesley Carr
Records Supervisor
Police Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 26, 2023, PRA Reference # R002083-062623
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of San Leandro received a public information request from you on June 26, 2023.  This email is in response to your Public Records Act (“PRA”) request, City reference number R002083-062623.  Your request mentioned: “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, separated by year, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "283 total use of force incidents in 2019, 333 total use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used, in 2019 and 2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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The City of San Leandro has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request.  Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents.  The City has no further records, therefore your request is considered complete and now closed. Public Records Request - R002083-062623
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact the Police Department at 510-577-3218.
Sincerely,
Lesley Carr
Records Supervisor
Police Department