Sheriff data collection request 2022 (Thurston County Sheriff)
| Tracking # |
S026364-112123 |
| Multi Request | Sheriff data collection request 2022 |
| Submitted | Nov. 20, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | May 30, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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: Thurston County Sheriff
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in Thurston County. This is an automated response to inform you that your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Your request was received in this office on 11/21/2023 7:26:05 PM and assigned the reference number S026364-112123 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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
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-Thurston County
From: Thurston County Sheriff
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November 28, 2023
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154728 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
In accordance with the Public Records Act (PRA), RCW 42.56.520, this letter acknowledges receipt of your PRA request, submitted to and received by Thurston County [ASSIGNED_DEPARTMENT] on 11/21/2023.
This request has been assigned tracking number S026364-112123. Please use this number in any communications concerning this request.
Specifically, you requested:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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
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We have begun a process to search for records responsive to your request. We reasonably believe that at least a first installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request (specifically #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7) will be available on or before January 18, 2024. In order to ensure we are responding to #1, #2, and #8 accurately; I have outlined some questions and comments in a copy of your requests below. Please take note of the information in red and respond by January 4, 2024 if you would like me to proceed searching for responsive records to #1, #2, and #8:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations. We do not list Use of Force by number. I can provide each Use of Force report and you would need to determine which is related to Corrections and which is related to Patrol***.
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.) We do not list Use of Force by type. I can provide each Use of Force report and you would need to determine the type of force***.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. We do not list Use of Force by race/ethnicity. I can provide each Use of Force report and you would need to determine race/ethnicity***. ***Please note, there will be hundreds of reports that will each require 3rd party notification, redaction and payment when available. I will move forward with #1, #2 and #8 until I have heard from you that you NOT want me to begin searching for these reports. DO
Our agency wants to ensure that we are providing exactly the records you want, so our attempt to clarify your request is aimed at meeting that objective. With clear direction, we can focus our search efforts in a more efficient manner.
Please note that, absent further clarification from you, we will begin to process the request as we currently understand it.
If public records become available in advance of this estimate, we will contact you promptly. Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you with a revised estimated date.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 360-596-5155.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Matheson
Legal Assistant
TCSO-PDR Section
From: Thurston County Sheriff
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 11/21/2023, Reference # S026364-112123
Records responsive to your request are now available for purchase, and an invoice showing the applicable costs is ready for your review and payment. Please login to the Thurston County Public Records Center to view your invoices and make an online payment.
If you prefer, you may also submit your payment by mail to the name and address on your invoice, payable to Thurston County. Please contact Thurston County staff with any questions about how to submit a payment:
Sheriff’s Office Patrol/Detectives/Administration: (360) 786-5522
Sheriff’s Office Corrections Facility: (360) 709-5900
All other offices/departments: (360) 754-4998
ATTN: Jennifer Matheson
Respectfully,
Jennifer Matheson
TCSO-PDR Section
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From: Thurston County Sheriff
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January 02, 2024
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154728 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
This communication is regarding your public records request, #S026364-112123.
The first installment of records responsive to your request is now available for purchase. An invoice is available to you on this request through the Public Records Center.
You may submit your payment online through the Public Records Center by using a credit card. Please note that a credit card processing fee of $2.00 or 2.35%, whichever is greater, will apply.
Alternatively, you may mail a money order payable to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Accounting, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Bldg. 3, Olympia, WA 98502. Please include a copy of your invoice or your request number with your payment.
You may also submit a cash payment (exact amount only) in person at the Sheriff's Office, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502 during the normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding legal holidays). The office is located in Building 3 of the courthouse complex. Please bring a copy of your invoice with you if you are submitting payment in person.
Once payment has been received, responsive records will be processed for release during normal business hours of the assigned staff, andnotice will be sent when they are accessible.
This request will be closed if payment has not been received by February 01, 2024.
Provided we hear from you by February 01, 2024, we reasonably believe that a second installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request will be available on or before February 15, 2024. If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly. Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you with a revised estimated date. We will communicate with you and keep you informed of any updates regarding collecting and obtaining the responsive records as we move through the process.
We have made no redactions to this installment of responsive records.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 360-596-5155.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Matheson
Legal Assistant
TCSO-PDR Section
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $0.80 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Thurston County Sheriff
Attn: Accounting
Bldg. 3
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, WA 98502
From: Thurston County Sheriff
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January 16, 2024
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154728 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
This communication is regarding your public records request, #S026364-112123.
The first installment of records responsive to your request is available for review and download via your account on the Public Records Center.
If you experience any difficulty viewing the records, please disable any pop-up blockers on your internet browser, as these may block your access to the records.
We have made no redactions nor withheld any records in response to this request.
We reasonably believe that a second installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request will be available on or before February 15, 2024. If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly. Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you with a revised estimated date. We will communicate with you and keep you informed of any updates regarding collecting and obtaining the responsive records as we move through the process.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 360-596-5155.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Matheson
Legal Assistant
TCSO-PDR Section
From: Thurston County Sheriff
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 11/21/2023, Reference # S026364-112123
Records responsive to your request are now available for purchase, and an invoice showing the applicable costs is ready for your review and payment. Please login to the Thurston County Public Records Center to view your invoices and make an online payment.
If you prefer, you may also submit your payment by mail to the name and address on your invoice, payable to Thurston County. Please contact Thurston County staff with any questions about how to submit a payment:
Sheriff’s Office Patrol/Detectives/Administration: (360) 786-5522
Sheriff’s Office Corrections Facility: (360) 709-5900
All other offices/departments: (360) 754-4998
ATTN: Jennifer Matheson
Respectfully,
Jennifer Matheson
TCSO-PDR Section
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $1.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Thurston County Sheriff
Attn: Accounting
Bldg. 3
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, WA 98502
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 15, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #S026364-112123.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Thurston County Sheriff
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February 21, 2024
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154728 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
This communication is regarding your public records request, #S026364-112123.
The second installment of records responsive to your request is available for review and download via your account on the Public Records Center.
If you experience any difficulty viewing the records, please disable any pop-up blockers on your internet browser, as these may block your access to the records.
Please note that some information has been redacted from the records produced to you pursuant to the Public Records Act. The exemption letter and key which is also being provided to you via your account on the Public Records Center will explain how the redactions are made, and the statutory basis for the redactions.
We reasonably believe that a third installment of public records responsive to this request will be available on or before April 11, 2024. If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly. Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you with a revised estimated date. We will communicate with you and keep you informed of any updates regarding collecting and obtaining the responsive records as we move through the process.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 360-596-5155.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Matheson
Legal Assistant
TCSO-PDR Section
From: Thurston County Sheriff
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 11/21/2023, Reference # S026364-112123
Records responsive to your request are now available for purchase, and an invoice showing the applicable costs is ready for your review and payment. Please login to the Thurston County Public Records Center to view your invoices and make an online payment.
If you prefer, you may also submit your payment by mail to the name and address on your invoice, payable to Thurston County. Please contact Thurston County staff with any questions about how to submit a payment:
Sheriff’s Office Patrol/Detectives/Administration: (360) 786-5522
Sheriff’s Office Corrections Facility: (360) 709-5900
All other offices/departments: (360) 754-4998
ATTN: Jennifer Matheson
Respectfully,
Jennifer Matheson
TCSO-PDR Section
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From: Thurston County Sheriff
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April 09, 2024
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154728 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
This communication is regarding your public records request, #S026364-112123.
The third installment of records responsive to your request is now available for purchase. An invoice is available to you on this request through the Public Records Center.
You may submit your payment online through the Public Records Center by using a credit card. Please note that a credit card processing fee of $2.00 or 2.35%, whichever is greater, will apply.
Alternatively, you may mail a money order payable to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Accounting, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Bldg. 3, Olympia, WA 98502. Please include a copy of your invoice or your request number with your payment.
You may also submit a cash payment (exact amount only) in person at the Sheriff's Office, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502 during the normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding legal holidays). The office is located in Building 3 of the courthouse complex. Please bring a copy of your invoice with you if you are submitting payment in person.
Once payment has been received, responsive records will be processed for release during normal business hours of the assigned staff, andnotice will be sent when they are accessible.
This request will be closed if payment has not been received by May 09, 2024.
Provided we hear from you by May 09, 2024, we reasonably believe that a fourth installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request will be available on or before May 30, 2024. If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly. Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you with a revised estimated date. We will communicate with you and keep you informed of any updates regarding collecting and obtaining the responsive records as we move through the process.
Please note that some information has been redacted from the records pursuant to the Public Records Act. An exemption letter and key will be provided with the records which will explain how the redactions are made, and the statutory basis for the redactions.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 360-596-5155.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Matheson
Support Specialist
TCSO-PDR Section
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $1.15 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Thurston County Sheriff
Attn: Accounting
Bldg. 3
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, WA 98502
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 21, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on April 11, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #S026364-112123.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Thurston County Sheriff
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April 22, 2024
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154728 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
This communication is regarding your public records request, #S026364-112123.
The fourth installment of records responsive to your request is available for review and download via your account on the Public Records Center.
If you experience any difficulty viewing the records, please disable any pop-up blockers on your internet browser, as these may block your access to the records.
Please note that some information has been redacted from the records produced to you pursuant to the Public Records Act. The exemption letter and key which is also being provided to you via your account on the Public Records Center will explain how the redactions are made, and the statutory basis for the redactions.
We reasonably believe that a fifth installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request will be available on or before May 30, 2024. If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly. Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you with a revised estimated date. We will communicate with you and keep you informed of any updates regarding collecting and obtaining the responsive records as we move through the process.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 360-596-5155.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Matheson
Support Specialist
TCSO-PDR Section
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