Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
R059818-080823 |
| Submitted | Aug. 7, 2023 |
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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 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 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.
Record Types:
Other Departmental Records
Police Case Number:
Additional Information:
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City of Tampa Public Records Center
From: Tampa Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 08, 2023, Reference # R059818-080823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. City of Tampa Public Records Center
You can also make a check or money order payable to: City of Tampa
Mail to:
Tampa Police Department
Legal Unit, Public Records
411 N. Franklin St., 10th FL
Tampa, FL 33602
If your payment is not received within 30 business days of the invoice date your request will be automatically closed. If you still require the requested records you will have to submit a new request.
Sincerely,
City of Tampa Public Records Center
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $85.95 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Tampa Police Department
Legal Unit, Public Records
411 N. Franklin St., 10th FL
Tampa, FL 33602
From: Tampa Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 08, 2023, Reference # R059818-080823
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV23-R059818-1 on 09/14/2023 for Request Number R059818-080823. Payment Information:
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
9/14/2023 Check $85.95
The remaining balance due for this invoice is: $0.00
If you are paying an estimate or a deposit, we will now begin working on gathering documents responsive to your request. Once we have gathered the documents, a final statement of the remaining balance owed will be sent to you. This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request. Full payment is required before we release the records to you.
If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center.
Sincerely,
City of Tampa Public Records Center
From: Tampa Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 08, 2023., Reference # R059818-080823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, this is just a quick note to let you know that we are working on your request. Unfortunately there have been delays beyond our control. We expect to have the records to you early next week. Thank you for your patience during this time. Sincerely, Sabrina Police Public Records Technican City of Tampa
From: Tampa Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 08, 2023, Reference # R059818-080823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
On August 08, 2023 the City of Tampa received a public records request through Gov QA public safety portal in which you requested:
The City of Tampa Public Records Center has reviewed its files and has located partial 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 records responsive to items 1 & 2 of your request are still in process and we will provide them as soon as possible. Thank you very much for your patience during this time. TPD Records General (audio, video, etc.) - R059818-080823
Sincerely,
Sabrina
Police Public Records Technician
City of Tampa Public Records Center
From: Tampa Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 08, 2023, Reference # R059818-080823.
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. TPD Records General (audio, video, etc.) - R059818-080823
Sincerely,
City of Tampa Public Records Center
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