Police Data Collection Request (2021)
Tracking # |
K072673-081422 |
Submitted | Aug. 14, 2022 |
Est. Completion | Jan. 17, 2023 |
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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.)
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: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Your request has been received by our request portal system and has been assigned tracking number K072673-081422. 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
* If the request is seeking records available under the Public Records Act chapter 42.56 RCW, or is seeking information held by the County.
* 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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Snohomish County, Office of Public Records
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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 August 14, 2022.
This request has been assigned tracking number K072673-081422.
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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Date Range: [DATESTART] - [DATEEND]
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 10/6/2022. 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
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: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Hello,
Please see the attached documentation pertaining to your public records request.
Thank you,
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2021 Biased Policing Report Pages - KC
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2021 Biased Policing Report Pages - KC 2
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2021 Biased Policing Report DRAFT 2
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2021 Biased Policing Report DRAFT
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From: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
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The purpose of this communication is to update you on your public records request, K072673-081422.
In our previous correspondence we said that we reasonably believed that responsive records would be available for your review on 11/30/2022.
We have encountered a need to extend our time estimate and now anticipate having responsive records available for your review by 12/16/2022.
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
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: 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 K072673-081422.
After a review of your request and the records located/provided, it appears this request has been fulfilled. In an effort to provide you with the fullest customer service possible, 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 1/17/23. Please be advised, if we do not receive any clarification from you before 1/17/23, we will consider this request complete and it will be closed by end of business on 1/17/23.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
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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