Washington police data collection (Thurston County Sheriff)
| Tracking # |
S012715-072021 |
| Multi Request | Washington police data collection |
| Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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 7/20/2021 1:07:19 AM and assigned the reference number S012715-072021 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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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July 26, 2021
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News DEPT MR 116156 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
Dear Mr. 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 on July 20, 2021.
This request has been assigned tracking number S012715-072021. 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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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In order to respond to this request, we need additional information from you to allow us to locate possibly responsive records.
We currently understand your request to be directed at the Thurston County Sheriff's Office and the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office; However, we are unsure whether you are seeking records held by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, or if you are also seeking records which may be held by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division.
Please provide clarification at your earliest convenience. 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 by August 16, 2021, we will begin to process the request as we currently understand it in that you are only seeking records which are held by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division.
We reasonably believe that at least a first installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request, as we currently understand it, will be available on or before September 17, 2021. 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) 754-4998.
Sincerely,
Sara Meath
Paralegal
Prosecutor's Office
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hello Sara,
I would like records from both the Patrol Division and the Corrections Division if possible.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Thurston County Sheriff
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August 12, 2021
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News DEPT MR 116156 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe:
This communication is regarding your public records request, #S012715-072021. Thank you for providing clarification.
At this time, we reasonably believe that at least a first installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request will be available on or before September 17, 2021.
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.
RCW 42.56.120 provides that the County may charge fees as authorized by law for responsive public records documents.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at (360) 754-4998.
Sincerely,
Sara Meath
Paralegal
Prosecutor's Office
From: Thurston County Sheriff
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 7/20/2021, Reference # S012715-072021
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: Sara Meath
Respectfully,
Sara Meath
Prosecutor's Office
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From: Thurston County Sheriff
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September 17, 2021
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News DEPT MR 116156 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe:
This communication is regarding your public records request, #S012715-072021.
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. (../../../_rs/supporthome.aspx)
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. (../../../_rs/SupportHome.aspx)
Alternatively, you may mail a money order payable to Thurston County to the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, ATTN: Public Records, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Bldg. 2, 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 Prosecuting Attorney's Office, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502 during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding legal holidays). The office is located on the second floor of Building 2 of the courthouse complex. Please bring a copy of your invoice with you if you are submitting payment in person.
This request will be closed if payment has not been received by October 18, 2021.
Provided we hear from you by October 18, 2021, we reasonably believe that a second installment of public records (if any) responsive to this request will be available on or before October 22, 2021. 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 this installment of 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. Please note that we tried to stamp and apply the applicable redaction code for every instance where a redaction was made. If while reviewing these records you see one that was missed, please let us know.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at 360-754-4998.
Sincerely,
Sara Meath
Paralegal
Prosecutor's Office
From: Thurston County Sheriff
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In regards to the Public Records Request received on 7/20/2021 and given the Reference Number S012715-072021, the records have been in the status of " Waiting for Payment" for thirty (30) days. Thurston County considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another request. Request Details Reference Number: S012715-072021 Description of 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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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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