Police Data Collection Request (2018-2021)
Tracking # |
SR-00051734 |
Submitted | Jan. 17, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
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.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Sunnyvale Police Department
Dear Samuel,
Thank you for your submittal.
You selected the ‘Reply Needed’ check box, so you should receive an initial response from staff within 10 calendar days.
Please note that if you have submitted your request on or after 5:00 pm, it will not be viewed until the next business day.
Service Request Details:
Service Request Number: SR-00051734
Service Request Type: Public Records Request
Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
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.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Created On: 1/16/2023 10:38 PM
Thank you,
The City of Sunnyvale
From: Sunnyvale Police Department
Thank you for your inquiry. Your request has been forwarded to staff in our Department of Public Safety and they will be following-up with you shortly. Please contact them at 408-730-7100 if you do not hear back within nine calendar days. In the meantime, should you need any further information feel free to contact me at 408-730-7483 or by email at cityclerk@sunnyvale.ca.gov<mailto:cityclerk@sunnyvale.ca.gov>
Sincerely,
Maribelle Hightower
Senior Office Assistant
Office of the City Manager
City of Sunnyvale
Details of Service Request are as below:
Service Request Number: SR-00051734
Submitted On: 1/16/2023 10:38 PM
Request Type: Public Records Request
Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
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.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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From: Sunnyvale Police Department
Dear Samuel,
The City of Sunnyvale is in receipt of your public records act request dated 01/16/2023 for the following records: use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021. We have determined that your request for records is disclosable, and those records are attached.
I will be closing out this service request in the Access Sunnyvale system; however, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the Records Unit at 408-730-7101.
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From: Sunnyvale Police Department
Dear Samuel,
Your service request has been closed, Service Request Number: SR-00051734
Thank you,
The City of Sunnyvale