Spearfish police use of force incidents (2021-2022)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Spearfish Police Department of Spearfish, SD.
Submitted June 19, 2023
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Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: South Dakota Open Records Law Request: Spearfish police use of force incidents (2021-2022)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the South Dakota Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2021-2022 (for example, "27 total use of force incidents in 2021, 32 total use of force incidents in 2022, etc.)

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Spearfish Police Department

Subject: RE: South Dakota Open Records Law Request: Spearfish police use of force incidents (2021-2022)

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Good morning, Mr. Sinyangwe,

Per your request, separated by year, from 2021-2022:

2021 - 15
2022 - 15

Best,

Kaija Swisher
Public Safety Records Manager
Department of Public Safety
(605) 642-1300

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