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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

07/16/2022

Subject: California Public Records Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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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 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 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: Santa Clara Police Department

07/18/2022

Subject: Your first record request #22-846 has been opened.

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City of Santa Clara

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Your first City of Santa Clara record request (request number #22-846) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

Hello,

The City of Santa Clara acknowledges receipt of your request for information and Public Records. In Accordance with the California Public Records Act, we provide this response to your request:

The City will provide a further response to your request within 10 calendar days, excluding weekends and holidays.

Sincerely,

City Clerk's Office

City of Santa Clara

Please note that email correspondence with the City of Santa Clara, along with attachments, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, unless otherwise exempt.

Request #22-846.

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From: Santa Clara Police Department

07/25/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Santa Clara public records request #22-846

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City of Santa Clara

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-846:

Dear Samuel:

The City of Santa Clara acknowledges receipt of your request for information and Public Records. In Accordance with the California Public Records Act, we provide this response to your request:

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

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.

The City provides the following response:

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.)

* This information can be found at https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department/community/commitment-to-action under the “Santa Clara Police Department Now” heading.

2) the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 31

* Sustained = 1

3) the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 1

* Sustained = 0

4) the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 2

* Sustained = 0

5) the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 5

* Sustained = 0

6) the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.

* This information can be found at https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department/community/commitment-to-action under the “Santa Clara Police Department Now” heading.

We hope this information will assist you on fulfilling your request. Thank you for contacting the City of Santa Clara.

Sincerely,

City Clerk's Office

City of Santa Clara

Please note that email correspondence with the City of Santa Clara, along with attachments, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, unless otherwise exempt.

From: Santa Clara Police Department

07/25/2022

Subject: Your City of Santa Clara public records request #22-846 has been published.

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City of Santa Clara

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Record request #22-846 has been published and is now available for public view.

From: Santa Clara Police Department

07/25/2022

Subject: Your City of Santa Clara public records request #22-846 has been closed.

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City of Santa Clara

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Record request #22-846 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

The City provides the following response:

* This information can be found at https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department/community/commitment-to-action under the “Santa Clara Police Department Now” heading.

2) the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 31

* Sustained = 1

3) the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 1

* Sustained = 0

4) the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 2

* Sustained = 0

5) the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

* Reported = 5

* Sustained = 0

6) the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.

* This information can be found at https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/police-department/community/commitment-to-action under the “Santa Clara Police Department Now” heading.

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