Police data collection project (Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
| Tracking # |
K042985-070620 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection project |
| Submitted | July 5, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | Feb. 11, 2021 |
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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 year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
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: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Your request has been received by our request portal system and has been assigned tracking number K042985-070620. Please use this number in any future communications concerning this request.
We will be assessing your request to determine the following:
* If the request is seeking Court records to be processed under the Access to Administrative Records GR 31.1 (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=tVZK-2BDMrxhcb-2BNvwVODlUEHmPqgj7NhmTPJ-2FwmY3kRGt45Lo-2BrB2SY9aVrcD2iDOa6YBocwttn4CIxDTKFv6sRHT7RjgSPAVHuPoHV6Xn-2FmpMe2BOhZV5kmhHn5faGQaIkM8ZV3DckIwN3YBD01HFg-3D-3DW9ML_KF1saH9tLUz9gqdWYQdENTEU7m8P3CO9K8IDpXyhmM29VUCCG8tbSrY1DIMaJYOLrCHPyH6hunUEWH4oQdtxBlngAgtH1nL4mpqcpTOL4oTUMRGqboo9hJ1t9V8pTWbECT6L1NMXUZ-2BGqTnULTAB4cXS0L95n3dyKlMQzulkBZfoZhgN816iEFUonoCm-2BGjdxW0EsFczaQsfGqvLiYE6MHL9Sf4p18Io81SYyNpSeT-2Fo5dKmf9OIBmV64BTcw1xwGf9hhpQv6s-2FqdWs2SI0lLINfI9Bu1e1QNJ-2FFJs0RBVGn-2BTds5F9D-2BJhpXXPBF7d5zysi6ltonN7T9s3ANJDCFa95KkbRgJWKvNID7Vh2HpSODGlzqpvlJEDTpKN1jnwsuYEVdRdzyPUKDbPNVy3xIaDRR94qmF7xzesp3I9WTWg-3D)
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* If the request is seeking records held by another agency.
* Which Snohomish County department is best suited to be your point of contact.
Please anticipate hearing from the assigned department within five business days.
Your Request Information
Description of Request: 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 year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
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
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Snohomish County
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From: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
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In accordance with the Public Records Act (PRA), Chapter 42.56.520 RCW, this email acknowledges receipt of your PRA request, submitted to and received by Snohomish County on July 06, 2020.
This request has been assigned tracking number K042985-070620.
Please use this number in any communications concerning this request.
Specifically you requested:
“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 year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
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
Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
Date Range: -
Our procedure is to locate records, review them for exemptions, and then prepare them for your inspection and/or copying. The undersigned will be coordinating with other County departments in the collection, review and production of responsive records.
We reasonably believe that public records (if any) responsive to this request will be available on or before 8/24/2020. If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly. Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you promptly with a revised estimated date.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 425-388-3769.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Jessica Payne
Public Disclosure Supervisor
425-388-3863
NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)
From:
Good Morning,
Please see the attached documentation pertaining to your public records request.
Thank you,
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From: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
9/29/20
Samuel Sinyangwe
Dear Requestor,
The purpose of this correspondence is to update you on the status of your public records request, tracking number K042985-070620.
The second installment of your request is now available for download at: https://snoco.box.com/s/egxub7chuqi29d4kt7h1a95j3y76agli Your installment link is set to expire on 10/29/20. Please download this installment in its entirety before that date.
We reasonably believe the next installment of this request will be available on or before 11/17/20. If records become available in advance of this time estimate, we will notify you accordingly. Conversely, if we encounter a need to extend this time estimate, we will notify you accordingly.
If you have any questions, you may contact us at 425-388-3769.
Thank you.
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From: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Hello,
Please see the attached documentation pertaining to your public records request.
Thank you,
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From: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
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Hello,
The purpose of this correspondence is to update you on the status of your public records request, tracking number K042985-070620.
Specifically you requested:
“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 year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
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
After a further review of this request, we believe all responsive information has been given to you. In an effort to provide you with the fullest customer assistance, we are giving you 30 days to let us know if you disagree.
If you disagree with the closure of this request, please let us know before 2/11/21 and respond with any clarification you can provide. If we do not receive any correspondence/clarification from you before 2/11/21, this request will be considered complete and it will be closed on that date.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Jessica Payne
Public Disclosure Supervisor
425-388-3863
NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)
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