Oregon police data collection (Springfield, Oregon - Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Springfield, Oregon - Police Department of Springfield, OR.
Multi Request Oregon police data collection
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, 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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Springfield, Oregon - Police Department

The City is the custodian of the majority of the requested records and is determining whether we are the custodian of all of the requested records. We expect to provide you with a determination about the custodian issue and an estimate of costs to fulfill your request on Tuesday August 10, 2021.

Judy Kenney
Records Supervisor
Springfield Police Department
230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477
541-726-2328
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From: Springfield, Oregon - Police Department

The person who is handling your request is Mary Bridgett Smith, the City Attorney, or her designee in the City Attorney’s office.

You can contact her directly at: mbsmith@springfield-or.gov<mailto:mbsmith@springfield-or.gov>, or her assistant at: 541-744-4061.

Unfortunately, I cannot provide an update since it’s being handled out of their office, not directly through the police department.

From: Springfield, Oregon - Police Department

We are in the process of evaluating your request and will keep you informed. For updates, please respond to me directly. Thank you for your patience.

Thanks,
Mary Bridget Smith
City Attorney
City of Springfield | 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OR 97477 | 541-744-4061 (Relay711) mbsmith@springfield-or.gov<mailto:mbsmith@springfield-or.gov>

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From: Springfield, Oregon - Police Department

Attached are additional documents responsive to your request. We are not charging for provision of these documents. This will complete the City of Springfield’s response to your public records request.

Thank you for your patience,
Mary Bridget Smith
City Attorney
City of Springfield | 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OR 97477 | 541-744-4061 (Relay711) mbsmith@springfield-or.gov<mailto:mbsmith@springfield-or.gov>

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