Use of Force/Complaints Data (City of Santa Barbara Police Department)
| Multi Request | Use of Force/Complaints Data |
| Submitted | Jan. 23, 2019 |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
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 police use of force incidents, broken down 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: 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 Jan. 23, 2019. 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:
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Santa Barbara Police Department is in receipt of your faxed requests of January 30, 2019 and February 4, 2019 in which you request records for:
1. The total number of police use of force incidents, by type of force used, between 2013-2017, preferably separated by year.
2. The total number of people that police used force against, between 2013-2017, preferably separated by year.
3. The total number of police use of force complaints reported between 2013-2017, preferably separated by year
4. The total number of police use of force complaints sustained between 2013-2017, preferably separated by year
In order to conduct a thorough voluminous search for records responsive to your request, we will need until February 27, 2018 to determine if records exist. If we determine records exist before February 27, 2019, we will notify you when the reports are available if not exempt for public disclosure.
Reproduction fees are 20 cents per printed page and $25 per CD for electronic media including photographs, video and audio files.
I will advise you in advance of the costs associated with obtaining records prior to production.
Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding your request.
Sincerely,
Susan Segura
[Seal of the City of Santa Barbara]
Susan Segura
Police Records Supervisor
Santa Barbara Police Department
215 East Figueroa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 897-2364 | ssegura@sbpd.com<mailto:ssegura@sbpd.com>
Sun - Wed 7:00am - 5:30pm
From: City of Santa Barbara Police Department
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: City of Santa Barbara Police Department
See attached response to your California Public Records Act request which will be mailed to you tomorrow. You can contact me directly if you have any questions, need additional assistance or have any questions.
Sincerely,
Susan Segura
Susan Segura
Records Supervisor, Records
City of Santa Barbara, Police Department
(805) 897-2364 | SSegura@sbpd.com<mailto:SSegura@sbpd.com>
-
Use of Force Data 2013-2017 - PRA 021919
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $4.20 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: City of Santa Barbara Police Department
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: City of Santa Barbara Police Department
Regarding your faxed request of 03/06/19 follow-up on your CPRA request:
I will place records in the outgoing mail today to:
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 67954
411a Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 82144-2516
If you need additional assistance or information, please fell free to contact me.
Thank you,
Susan
Susan Segura
Records Supervisor, Records
City of Santa Barbara, Police Department
(805) 897-2364 | SSegura@sbpd.com<mailto:SSegura@sbpd.com>
-
Use of Force Data 2013-2017 - PRA 021919
From: City of Santa Barbara Police Department
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: City of Santa Barbara Police Department
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
Files
pages