Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | Nov. 9, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Skagit County Sheriff (washington)
Hello- I have received your records request. Please allow 5 business days for a response.
Most respectfully,
Jamie D. Bredstrand
Skagit County Sheriff's Office
Public Disclosure/Prosecutor Referrals
S.M.A.R.T. Records
600 S 3rd St
Mt Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1911
jamieb@co.skagit.wa.us
From: Skagit County Sheriff (washington)
Good morning; I am in receipt of your attached public records request. Due to the extensive amount of research needed to be done, this request will take more than 5 business days to process. Please expect a response on or around November 9, 2022.
Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation!
Jamie D. Bredstrand
Skagit County Sheriff's Office
Public Disclosure/Referrals to the Prosecutor
S.M.A.R.T. Records
600 S 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1911
jamieb@co.skagit.wa.us<mailto:jamieb@co.skagit.wa.us>
From: Skagit County Sheriff (washington)
Hello! Attached is installment #1 of your records request. Attached are the Sheriff's Office Cases that involved use of force in 2021. We do not have an option to separate by search type unfortunately. I am working on getting jail statistics and it will take some time. Please expect a response for jail information on our around November 30, 2022.
Jamie D. Bredstrand
Skagit County Sheriff's Office
Public Disclosure/Referrals to the Prosecutor
S.M.A.R.T. Records
600 S 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1911
jamieb@co.skagit.wa.us<mailto:jamieb@co.skagit.wa.us>
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