Police Data Collection Request (2018-2021)
| Tracking # |
R039491-122722 |
| Submitted | Dec. 27, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2019-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2019, 287 use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used for 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Tampa Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
The City is in receipt of the below public records request and it will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s) for a response to determine if such a record(s) exists. All City records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person except for portions of records which contain exempt or confidential information which may not be disclosed unless otherwise permitted by law. While the City strives to provide access to public records by remote electronic means, it is necessary that the records are reviewed for possible exempt or confidential information prior to disclosure. Should the records contain exempt or confidential information that is required to be redacted, the City will need to bill for the time expended on making the necessary redactions. Should any extraordinary time be required, the City charges administrative fees as authorized by Florida Statutes. An estimate of charges will be provided for prepayment prior to work being processed.
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From: Tampa Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 27, 2022, Reference # R039491-122722.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of Tampa has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Portions of your request are exempt from disclosure under Chapter 119, F.S., or as otherwise exempt under the Florida Statutes or the Florida Constitution for the following reasons:
VICTIM OR FAMILY INFORMATION (CRIME) (NOT WAIVED) - FL CONST. ART. 1 § 16(b)(5) ("Marsy's Law") & 119.071(2)(j)
Provided are the records we have in response to your request. We do not have anything built for the 2019 data so it only includes 2020 and 2021. We do not have any other responsive records to provide.
Please log in to the City of Tampa Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate, non-exempt responsive documents.
TPD Records General (audio, video, etc.) - R039491-122722
Sincerely,
City of Tampa Public Records Center
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Thanks for sending this information. Can you please send me the codebook/explainer for what the use of force codes in this spreadsheet mean?
Thank you,
Sam
From: Tampa Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 27, 2022, Reference # R039491-122722.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of Tampa Public Records Center has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the City of Tampa Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. The code references as well as additional documents that were located are included. TPD Records General (audio, video, etc.) - R039491-122722
Sincerely,
City of Tampa Police Public Records Center
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