Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2020)
| Submitted | July 9, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
To the sender of the e-mail and said public records request, please be advised that I am not the person to whom public record requests to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office should be made as I am not an employee of that office, nor am I designated as such.
Bill Dodd
From: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Good Day,
I received your request by way of our attorney. We are in possession and reviewing your request. The charge for public records are $1 per page. Once we have a calculation of the total documents. We will contact you with the total cost. Documents will be mailed once the payment is received. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Vickie L. Bourg
Chief Civil Deputy - Financial Officer
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
985-876-2500
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Louisiana Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 9, 2023. 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: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Good Day,
We are currently working on the data requested and will provide an updated as soon as completed.
Best Regards,
Vickie L. Bourg
Chief Civil Deputy - Financial Officer
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
985-876-2500 Ext. 2005
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Louisiana Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 9, 2023. 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: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Good Day,
As noted in our earlier responses, the TPSO is assembling the data for the request. As soon as it is completed, we will respond concerning delivery.
Best Regards,
Vickie L. Bourg
Chief Civil Deputy - Financial Officer
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
985-876-2500 Ext. 2005
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From: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
Good Day,
Please find the requested information you requested. The documents required research and placed on a spread sheet due to computer system changes through the years. In fact, the change resulted in the loss of such records prior to 2/26/2018. While there is usually a fee for the documents provided, there will be no charge for this document due to the time it took to compile. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Vickie L. Bourg
Chief Civil Deputy - Financial Officer
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
985-876-2500 Ext. 2005
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