Nevada police data collection (Sparks Police Department)
| Tracking # |
20212901 |
| Multi Request | Nevada police data collection |
| Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, 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 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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: Sparks Police Department
Good day,
Your request: 20212901 - SEE FAX COPY FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS BEING REQUESTED was accepted.
The expected date of completion is: 7/28/2021.
Best regards.
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From: Sparks Police Department
Good afternoon:
I wanted to let you know that we are still working on your request. The due date of completion was 07-28-21, I apologize for reaching out to you after the deadline. I would like to request additional time to complete your request. I would like to ask for an extension through August 15th. If we can complete the PRR sooner, we will certainly do so. I will follow up with the other division reviewing the items.
Thank you for your time in this matter.
Please advise.
Delpha Rizzuto
Records Supervisor
Sparks Police
Phone: 775-353-2241 ext., 5480
Fax: 775-353-2436
From: Sparks Police Department
Can you please let me know if received the email below requesting an extension of time?
Please advise,
Delpha Rizzuto
Records Supervisor
Sparks Police
Phone: 775-353-2241 ext., 5480
Fax: 775-353-2436
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hello Delpha,
We did receive the email about the extension, thank you for checking in. Let me know if another extension is needed.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Sparks Police Department
Thank you for confirmation. I will keep you apprised if anything changes.
Delpha Rizzuto
Records Supervisor
Sparks Police
Phone: 775-353-2241 ext., 5480
Fax: 775-353-2436
From: Sparks Police Department
Good afternoon:
The items attached were prepared in response to your public records request that was submitted with an extended deadline of August 15th.
Items 1-5 & 7 can be accessed on our website under "Public Stats & Data".
Item 6, reports attached (four excel files and a PDF).
Item 8, report attached (one excel file titled Copy of Sparks Police Department Related Litigation from 2013-2020).
If you have any additional questions or you need clarification, please let us know, thank you.
Delpha Rizzuto
Records Supervisor
Sparks Police
Phone: 775-353-2241 ext., 5480
Fax: 775-353-2436
From: Sparks Police Department
Good day,
Your request: 20212901 - SEE FAX COPY FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS BEING REQUESTED is now completed.
The record(s) you have been provided do not contain any documentation from other agencies or any confidential information. Sparks Police Department is required to redact or remove all personal identifying information (NRS 603A.040), proprietary information (NRS 333.335), information from the National Crime Information Center (28 CFR § 50.12(b); USC 28 § 534(f)(1); CJIS Security Policy Section 4.2.3), information about ongoing criminal investigations (NRS 199.520; Donrey of Nevada v. Bradshaw, 106 Nev. 630, 798 P.2d 144 (1990) ), information about victims of crimes (Nevada Constitution, Article 1, Section 23; NRS 178.5691); and information relating to individuals’ private interests such that disclosure to the public would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy (Clark Cnty. Sch. Dist. v. Las Vegas Review-Journal, 134 Nev. 700, 429 P.3d 313 (2018)).
If your request contained any of the above information, it has been redacted or removed as required by law.
Electronic records are available here for the next 60 days:
If you receive “Invalid Source” when attempting to view a document, download the document and open it in a separate window.
For non-electronic records, please refer to the attached Record Summary to schedule an appointment to review the records.
Best regards.
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