Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Sparks Police Department of Sparks, NV.
Submitted Oct. 6, 2022
Status
Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Nevada Public Records Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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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, 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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Subject: Records Request

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Good morning,

I have reviewed your request and need some clarifying information. What kind of data are you looking for and is it within a specific date range? In your request, which I've attached, you indicate a written request; all I have to reference is what is listed in the request you submitted, which is very broad.

We do are best to process requests in a timely fashion, but additional time may be needed to complete your request. Once we have more specific information, I can let you know the time frame needed to complete and send your information to you.

Please let me know as soon as possible so I can process your request.

Kind Regards,

Jen Borne
Records Supervisor
Sparks Police Department
1701 E. Prater Wy
Sparks, NV 89434
Work 775.353.2241 Ext. 5478
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Subject: RE: Records Request

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Good afternoon,

I am in receipt of the written request you sent in that accompanies your records request and after reviewing it, I believe a good deal of the information you are requesting is already available on the Sparks Police Department website, https://www.cityofsparks.us/police_home/about_us/index.php. If you select "About US" you'll see we have reports and statistics available regarding Internal Affairs, Use of Force, and Officer Involved Shootings:

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There are various tables, graphs, and charts broken down by year as well as other categories based on the selected topic.

The information you have requested regarding the specific types of civilian complaints (i.e., allegations of excessive force, misconduct, biased policing, and criminal conduct) will take some additional time to review beyond the five business days. I anticipate we should be able to have something for you on or before Friday, 10/28/22. If additional time is needed, I will contact you as soon as possible.

Kind Regards,

Jen Borne
Records Supervisor
Sparks Police Department
1701 E. Prater Wy
Sparks, NV 89434
Work 775.353.2241 Ext. 5478
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From: Sparks Police Department

Subject: Your Request 20222854 Has Been Accepted

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Good day,
Your request: 20222854 - USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS DATA, CIVILIAN COMPLAINTS SEE REQUEST was accepted.
The expected date of completion is: 10/14/2022.
Best regards.
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From: Sparks Police Department

Subject: Records Request

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Good morning,

Attached, please find the information you requested. Following your supplemental notes page, you will find a second page with the information you requested. The data is numbered to correspond to the questions within your notes. You may also receive a link via email with the information.

Please reach out if you have any additional questions or need clarification.

Kind Regards,

Jen Borne
Records Supervisor
Sparks Police Department
1701 E. Prater Wy
Sparks, NV 89434
Work 775.353.2241 Ext. 5478
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From: Sparks Police Department

Subject: Your Request 20222854 - USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS DATA, CIVILIAN COMPLAINTS SEE REQUEST is completed

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Good day,

Your request: 20222854 - USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS DATA, CIVILIAN COMPLAINTS SEE REQUEST 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:
https://app.sharebase.com/#/folder/20887/share/242-W-SDcsc24DX77vZXCOFlU4p7d50

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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