Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 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.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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: 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 Sept. 11, 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: Santa Clara County Sheriff
The Sheriff's Office has received your September 21, 2022, records request. Pursuant to California Government Code section 6253(c)(1), the County extends its time for responding to your request by an additional 14 days to properly process your request. The Sheriff's Office will provide a response to your request by October 5, 2022.
Regards,
California Public Records Act Liaison
County of Santa Clara Office of the Sheriff
55 West Younger Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110
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From: Santa Clara County Sheriff
Good Afternoon,
In response to your request for records dated September 11, 2022, the Sheriff's Office has located the following information responsive to your request. Any additional information will be forwarded as it becomes available.
The total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct: reported 4, number sustained: 0
The total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force: reported 6, number sustained: 0
The total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling: reported 3, number sustained: 0
The total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct: reported 0. number sustained: 0
The total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal reported: 0
Regards,
Records Division
Office of the Sheriff, Santa Clara County
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