NY sheriff data collection request (2016-2021) (Sullivan County Sheriff)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Sullivan County Sheriff of Sullivan County, NY.

It is a clone of this request.

Multi Request NY sheriff data collection request (2016-2021)
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

1.the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of use of force incidents in 2017, 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 use of force incidents, separated by year and type of force used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.)
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person)

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

From: Sullivan County Sheriff

Good afternoon,

I am in receipt of your FOIL. I will send a formal response no later than July 10, 2023.

Nadine Bury
FOIL Officer
Confidential Secretary to the Sheriff
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office

Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
58 Old Route 17
Monticello, NY 12701
Office: 845-807-0757 | Fax: 845-807-0661
Nadine.bury@sullivanny.us<mailto:Nadine.bury@sullivanny.us> / www.sullivanny.us<http://www.sullivanny.us/>

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From: Sullivan County Sheriff

Good morning,

I am in the process of finishing up your FOIL request. I am awaiting the Patrol documents. We were having trouble with the DCJS system. It will take a few days to redact and count the pages. I will notify you of the payment once I have all the documents.

Nadine Bury
FOIL Officer
Confidential Secretary to the Sheriff
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office

Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
58 Old Route 17
Monticello, NY 12701
Office: 845-807-0757 | Fax: 845-807-0661
Nadine.bury@sullivanny.us<mailto:Nadine.bury@sullivanny.us> / www.sullivanny.us<http://www.sullivanny.us/>

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. Do NOT forward it to a third party without the written consent of the sender. The County of Sullivan is a public entity; consequently, this email may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. Thank you.

From: Sullivan County Sheriff

Good afternoon,

I have been advised that there is 177 pages that respond to your request. Please submit payment to me in the amount of $44.25 made payable to the Sullivan County Treasurer and I will forward the documents to your attention. Please be advised that 2021 has previously been sent to you.

Nadine Bury
FOIL Officer
Confidential Secretary to the Sheriff
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office

Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
58 Old Route 17
Monticello, NY 12701
Office: 845-807-0757 | Fax: 845-807-0661
Nadine.bury@sullivanny.us<mailto:Nadine.bury@sullivanny.us> / www.sullivanny.us<http://www.sullivanny.us/>

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and attachments. Do NOT forward it to a third party without the written consent of the sender. The County of Sullivan is a public entity; consequently, this email may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. Thank you.

From: Samuel Sinyangwe


To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed a check for $44.25 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.

Thank you.

Check sent by Muckrock Staff

Pay to the order of:

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
FOIL Officer
58 Old Route 17
Monticello, NY 12701

#11079
Amount of: $44.25
  • Created — 07/14/2023
  • In Transit — 07/19/2023
  • In Local Area — 07/20/2023
  • Processed For Delivery — 07/21/2023
  • Deposited — 09/05/2023

From: Sullivan County Sheriff

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