Police Data Collection Request (2016-2021)
| Submitted | Jan. 28, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2020-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Springfield Police Department
Good Morning Samuel,
A review of your request shows that you are seeking to obtain responsive documents maintained by the Police Department. Unfortunately, the City Clerkâs office does not maintain Custodianship for Police Department records. To request Police Department responsive records, you will need to contact Crystal Higdon, who has been designated as their current Custodian. She may be reached via email at chigdon@springfieldmo.gov<mailto:chigdon@springfieldmo.gov> or via phone at 417-864-1814.
Have a wonderful day,
Russ McLaughlin
City Clerk Compliance Specialist
City of Springfield
840 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65801
Phone: 417.864.1443 | Fax: 417.864.1649
Email: rmclaughlin@springfieldmo.gov<mailto:rmclaughlin@springfieldmo.gov>
From: Springfield Police Department
This email is to acknowledge receipt of your request. Please allow me a couple of days to research this request to determine what, if any, responsive records we possess and to provide a cost/time estimate to produce those records.
Thank you,
Crystal Higdon
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following The Missouri Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 31, 2023. 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: Springfield Police Department
I have reached out to the unit responsible for providing this information and have been provided a cost estimate of $114.66. Payment is required in advance of any work beginning. The records can be produced within one week of payment being received. If you wish to proceed, please confirm via email and mail your check/money order to: Springfield Police Department, ATTN: Crystal Higdon, Custodian of Records, 321 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Thank you,
Crystal Higdon
Police Services Administrator
Springfield Police Department
321 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
Ph: 417-864-1814
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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
This electronic communication is from the City of Springfield and is confidential, privileged and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately at the following email address chigdon@springfieldmo.gov<mailto:chigdon@springfieldmo.gov>.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $114.66 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Springfield Police Department
The Missouri Sunshine Law Office
321 East Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following The Missouri Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 31, 2023. 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: Springfield Police Department
Please see the attached document.
Thank you,
Crystal Higdon
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