Police data collection project (City of Southfield FOIA)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the City of Southfield FOIA of Southfield, MI.
Multi Request Police data collection project
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information 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

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: City of Southfield FOIA

MuckRock News
DEPT MR 98472
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

RE: Freedom of Information Request - Submitted July 20, 2020 - Use of Force Numbers / Citizens Complaint Numbers

Good afternoon, Mr. Sinyangwe! I am following up on your email sent January 15, 2021. In your email you indicated that you had not received a response regarding FOIA submitted. I have attached responses that were sent to you in connection to the above. Please find attached 10-day extension letter that was emailed to you on August 10, 2020. Additionally, please find attached response, dated August 24, 2020, that was mailed to you with "Fee Itemization." Thanks.

Lettie L. Thomas
City Clerk's Office, City of Southfield
26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055
Southfield, MI 48037-2055
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