Police Data Collection Request (2022)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Syracuse Police Department of Syracuse, NY.
Tracking #

2023-1573

Status
Completed

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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 in 2022.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.

8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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: Syracuse Police Department

Dear Requestor,

Thank you for submitting a request for records on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 9:10 AM (Eastern Standard Time). Within five business days of the receipt of this written request for a record reasonably described, we will provide an acknowledgment letter with an estimate of when the records you requested will be available, which shall be reasonable under the circumstances of the request. Generally, the approximate completion date is 20 business days from the date of acknowledgement, but the date may vary depending on numerous factors. This date is determined by the number of documents you request, their format, their availability, the time it takes to assemble the documents, the time it takes to review and redact any information that cannot be disclosed pursuant to FOIL, and other factors.

Your request reference number is Request Number: FOILReference2023-1573 and your security key is 385505.

Please have both reference numbers available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.

Original Request:
Field NameResponse
CertificateofSuitabilityFalse
ReportNo
VariancesFalse
NameSamuel Sinyangwe
AccidentReportFalse
CertificateofuseonlyFalse
IncidentDate
CertificateofComplianceonlyFalse
CertificateofCompletiononlyFalse
ZoningverificationletterFalse
CommunicationPreferenceEmail
OtherrecordsFalse
BodyCamFootageFalse
RentalRegistryFalse
AddressDEPT MR 150662, 263 Huntington Ave
StateMA
OpenonlyviolationsFalse
AllavailablecertificatesFalse
CityBoston
AddressInterest
RecordofConsentFalse
Zip02115
DisciplinaryRecordsFalse
Propertyaddress
Person1Name
FirmOrgMuckrock
IncidentReportFalse
OpenclosedviolationsFalse
COPSCameraFootageFalse
Calls911False
ZoningviolationsFalse
AnyLicenseContractsFalse
OrdinancesFalse
DateRange
CertificateofOccupancyonlyFalse
Person2Name
RequestTypePolice
EnvironmentalrecordsFalse
FireReportFalse
FirephotosvideosFalse
OpenClosedPermitsFalse
FireinvestigationreportFalse
PersonnelFilesFalse
requests@muckrock.com
Phone
CertificateofAdequacyonlyFalse
IncidentAddress
PhotographsFalse
Description1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.) 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. 8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.
DeliveryMethodElectronic

Thank you,
Office of the Corporation Counsel
233 E. Washington St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-448-8400
FOIL@syrgov.net


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From: Syracuse Police Department

Dear Requester,

Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request dated Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time) was received by the City of Syracuse on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). The request is being reviewed. Access to the records, in whole or part, will be determined in accordance with Article 6 of the New York Public Officers Law.

I anticipate that our review will be completed on or about Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Due to an unusually high volume of requests received by our office, including a large number of extremely large, complex requests please know that we will make every effort to complete your request in a reasonable time frame, however we appreciate your patience as we diligently work to provide accurate and thorough responses to all of the requests we have received. Do not hesitate to reach out to FOIL@syrgov.net with any questions.

Pursuant to FOIL, a fee of $.25 per page for photocopies not exceeding 9'x14' will be charged upon completion of the request, with the exception of electronic copies provided via e-mail. All other fees will be based on the material requested.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Original Request:
Field NameResponse
CertificateofSuitabilityFalse
ReportNo
VariancesFalse
NameSamuel Sinyangwe
AccidentReportFalse
CertificateofuseonlyFalse
IncidentDate
CertificateofComplianceonlyFalse
CertificateofCompletiononlyFalse
ZoningverificationletterFalse
CommunicationPreferenceEmail
OtherrecordsFalse
BodyCamFootageFalse
RentalRegistryFalse
AddressDEPT MR 150662, 263 Huntington Ave
StateMA
OpenonlyviolationsFalse
AllavailablecertificatesFalse
CityBoston
AddressInterest
RecordofConsentFalse
Zip02115
DisciplinaryRecordsFalse
Propertyaddress
Person1Name
FirmOrgMuckrock
IncidentReportFalse
OpenclosedviolationsFalse
COPSCameraFootageFalse
Calls911False
ZoningviolationsFalse
AnyLicenseContractsFalse
OrdinancesFalse
DateRange
CertificateofOccupancyonlyFalse
Person2Name
RequestTypePolice
EnvironmentalrecordsFalse
FireReportFalse
FirephotosvideosFalse
OpenClosedPermitsFalse
FireinvestigationreportFalse
PersonnelFilesFalse
requests@muckrock.com
Phone
CertificateofAdequacyonlyFalse
IncidentAddress
PhotographsFalse
Description1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.) 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. 8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.
DeliveryMethodElectronic

Sincerely,

Office of the Corporation Counsel
233 E. Washington St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-448-8400
FOIL@syrgov.net

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September 6, 2023

This is a follow up to request number 2023-1573:

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 Aug. 9, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #2023-1573.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Aug. 22, 2023:
Subject: City of Syracuse - Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) FOILReference2023-1573
Dear Requester,

Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request dated Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time) was received by the City of Syracuse on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). The request is being reviewed. Access to the records, in whole or part, will be determined in accordance with Article 6 of the New York Public Officers Law.

I anticipate that our review will be completed on or about Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Due to an unusually high volume of requests received by our office, including a large number of extremely large, complex requests please know that we will make every effort to complete your request in a reasonable time frame, however we appreciate your patience as we diligently work to provide accurate and thorough responses to all of the requests we have received. Do not hesitate to reach out to FOIL@syrgov.net with any questions.

Pursuant to FOIL, a fee of $.25 per page for photocopies not exceeding 9'x14' will be charged upon completion of the request, with the exception of electronic copies provided via e-mail. All other fees will be based on the material requested.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Original Request:
Field NameResponse
CertificateofSuitabilityFalse
ReportNo
VariancesFalse
NameSamuel Sinyangwe
AccidentReportFalse
CertificateofuseonlyFalse
IncidentDate
CertificateofComplianceonlyFalse
CertificateofCompletiononlyFalse
ZoningverificationletterFalse
CommunicationPreferenceEmail
OtherrecordsFalse
BodyCamFootageFalse
RentalRegistryFalse
AddressDEPT MR 150662, 263 Huntington Ave
StateMA
OpenonlyviolationsFalse
AllavailablecertificatesFalse
CityBoston
AddressInterest
RecordofConsentFalse
Zip02115
DisciplinaryRecordsFalse
Propertyaddress
Person1Name
FirmOrgMuckrock
IncidentReportFalse
OpenclosedviolationsFalse
COPSCameraFootageFalse
Calls911False
ZoningviolationsFalse
AnyLicenseContractsFalse
OrdinancesFalse
DateRange
CertificateofOccupancyonlyFalse
Person2Name
RequestTypePolice
EnvironmentalrecordsFalse
FireReportFalse
FirephotosvideosFalse
OpenClosedPermitsFalse
FireinvestigationreportFalse
PersonnelFilesFalse
requests@muckrock.com
Phone
CertificateofAdequacyonlyFalse
IncidentAddress
PhotographsFalse
Description1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.) 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. 8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.
DeliveryMethodElectronic

Sincerely,

Office of the Corporation Counsel
233 E. Washington St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-448-8400
FOIL@syrgov.net
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On Aug. 16, 2023:
Subject: City of Syracuse FOIL Request FOILReference2023-1573 Submitted
Dear Requestor,

Thank you for submitting a request for records on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 9:10 AM (Eastern Standard Time). Within five business days of the receipt of this written request for a record reasonably described, we will provide an acknowledgment letter with an estimate of when the records you requested will be available, which shall be reasonable under the circumstances of the request. Generally, the approximate completion date is 20 business days from the date of acknowledgement, but the date may vary depending on numerous factors. This date is determined by the number of documents you request, their format, their availability, the time it takes to assemble the documents, the time it takes to review and redact any information that cannot be disclosed pursuant to FOIL, and other factors.

Your request reference number is Request Number: FOILReference2023-1573 and your security key is 385505.

Please have both reference numbers available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.

Original Request:
Field NameResponse
CertificateofSuitabilityFalse
ReportNo
VariancesFalse
NameSamuel Sinyangwe
AccidentReportFalse
CertificateofuseonlyFalse
IncidentDate
CertificateofComplianceonlyFalse
CertificateofCompletiononlyFalse
ZoningverificationletterFalse
CommunicationPreferenceEmail
OtherrecordsFalse
BodyCamFootageFalse
RentalRegistryFalse
AddressDEPT MR 150662, 263 Huntington Ave
StateMA
OpenonlyviolationsFalse
AllavailablecertificatesFalse
CityBoston
AddressInterest
RecordofConsentFalse
Zip02115
DisciplinaryRecordsFalse
Propertyaddress
Person1Name
FirmOrgMuckrock
IncidentReportFalse
OpenclosedviolationsFalse
COPSCameraFootageFalse
Calls911False
ZoningviolationsFalse
AnyLicenseContractsFalse
OrdinancesFalse
DateRange
CertificateofOccupancyonlyFalse
Person2Name
RequestTypePolice
EnvironmentalrecordsFalse
FireReportFalse
FirephotosvideosFalse
OpenClosedPermitsFalse
FireinvestigationreportFalse
PersonnelFilesFalse
requests@muckrock.com
Phone
CertificateofAdequacyonlyFalse
IncidentAddress
PhotographsFalse
Description1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.) 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. 8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.
DeliveryMethodElectronic

Thank you,
Office of the Corporation Counsel
233 E. Washington St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-448-8400
FOIL@syrgov.net

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On Aug. 9, 2023:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Police Data Collection Request (2022)
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 in 2022.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.

8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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

View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
http://url2602.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajQVdxaml9vkhYlb-2BW7Y-2BTGPbaR-2B8LJ9o-2Fnj5wNgG6MAlyGr-2FAGU4F1138S5ihSEahSrFdc5J6J8RR1wRWaS-2B6HpTs6o6g3TLAGc7Th7fMJDbKxDvoPbRFJBgwkvlisDzxWgC9j3px-2BPlcX9H4sf7x0cH0FyKCfy0Xaothjzqb855aeLZsBHrqd3Ruzb7pem0-2BzxoifF7dBE3y3gjT-2Bo4jC2j4D4cEXeDNAL2awci6rd5hNfh3kCEDpA0ijUXgZZ-2B-2FyXvbDvHl-2BFpi8Jjtl-2F-2B8XN9bN-2BoNwWLId-2FadxjDPEqtBZ4W6uLKFfYTfBbQIbSFf96J8ToMNuDAelqD9lSC4jw-3D-3DAew2_Bbf2F94-2FOWVjHJX-2F9W0igkErwOzCPbR8p1dEQmyphljodNaWJm3yB6yzPvtpFhLyKQJhmD-2BCuKmBpqbcsIQfZQD8myUDS-2BpcX-2BJ-2BgmzTfkfpkyipyTILL1-2B1YjU80c2uviMXCE-2FusqkXqMP71F5PP-2FvLCE4mpcn1oBt4TufZF-2BZOtRnUnN9VcpZtCZKBN08TbRWyu4-2BfGx1qALk-2Bb9akIhlGpfJ1VPatD1N-2BbptvVlg-3D

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PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

From: Syracuse Police Department

Dear Requester,

The Freedom of Information records request that you submitted to the City of Syracuse as referenced above has been filled.

Please click on the Request Number: FOILReference2023-1573 to download the response documentation. You have the right to appeal any part of this response in writing within thirty (30) days to:

Office of the Mayor
Mayor Ben Walsh
233 E. Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202

If you have any questions, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Office of the Corporation Counsel
233 E. Washington St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-448-8400
FOIL@syrgov.net


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