Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 27, 2022 |
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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 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,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 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:
Good afternoon,
I am in receipt to your attached FOIL. This has been sent to the appropriate departments to do a diligent search for any records that may exist. I will send you a formal response no later than Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Please be advised that our address has changed. The correct address is below.
Regards,
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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 23, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sullivan County Sheriff
Good morning,
We are still working on fulfilling this request. This request is large and will take some time.
Regards,
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.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 23, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sullivan County Sheriff
Good morning,
In response to your request please see below. I am still waiting on (Patrol) use of force. As of right now the cost for the documents that you have requested is $6.00. 24 pages at the cost of .25¢ per page. This may change depending on if Patrol has any documents. Please remit payment to me in the amount of $6.00 made payable to the Sullivan County Treasurer and I will forward these documents to your attention. Please be advised that portions of these documents will be redacted to protect personal privacy. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Regard,
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 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. 8 INCIDENTS IN THE JAIL DIVISION.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. NONE
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. NONE
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. NONE
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. NONE
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal. NONE
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.
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.
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From: Sullivan County Sheriff
Sorry, it's 21 pages at the cost of $5.25.
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.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $6.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
FOIL Officer
58 Old Route 17
Monticello, NY 12701
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 23, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sullivan County Sheriff
Please see attached. I am still awaiting on whether or not we have any incidents in Patrol.
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.
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From: Sullivan County Sheriff
Below is the data for Use of Force Incidents for Sheriff’s Patrol
2021 Use of Force Incidents – Sheriff’s Patrol
Type of Force Total Number for 2021 Dates Uses and Reported
Use of Taser – 6 1/21, 4/21, 5/21, 10/21, 11/21, 12/21
Use of Chemical Agent – 1 11/21
Brandished Firearm – 2 6/21, 11/21
Physical Restraint/Choke Hold Use - 1 7/21
Above from reports required to be reported to NYS DCJS
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.
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