Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
Submitted | Sept. 11, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information 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.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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,
Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Spotsylvania County Sheriff
Good morning Mr. Nash,
The requested information is available and the fee is $105.76.
Bernita Jeter
FOIA Manager
Records Division
Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Office - (540) 507-7144
Fax - (540) 582-9448
Please note that my regular scheduled workweek is Monday through Thursday, subject to change upon need.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $105.76 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Records Division
9119 Dean Ridings Lane
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Spotsylvania County Sheriff
Good morning,
I sent an email on 9/21/22 to let you know that the information was available but never heard back. Has the payment been made?
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, yes I sent the payment on 9/27/22. You should be receiving it shortly if you have not already.
-Sam
From: Spotsylvania County Sheriff
I’ll send the information shortly. Thanks so much!
From: Spotsylvania County Sheriff
Good afternoon,
The requested Use of Force incidents and complaints are attached. If anything else is needed, please feel free to contact me at (540) 507-7144 or email BJeter@spotsylvania.va.us<mailto:BJeter@spotsylvania.va.us>.
From: Spotsylvania County Sheriff
I apologize. I sent the numbers that were given to me from Administrative Services. I’m sending the request with the numbers.
From: Spotsylvania County Sheriff
Good morning,
The requested Use of Force information is attached. If anything else is needed, please feel free to contact me at (540) 507-7144 or email BJeter@spotsylvania.va.us<mailto:BJeter@spotsylvania.va.us>.
From: Spotsylvania County Sheriff
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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