Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
W009414-061322 |
| Submitted | June 12, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Torrance Police Department
Dear Requester,
This is confirmation that your Public Records Act request has been received on 6/13/2022 and is being processed. You requested Other records, which you described as “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Thank you for your interest in the City of Torrance. We will be contacting you with a prepared response in regards to your request. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 618-2870 or cityclerk@torranceca.gov.
There may be a delay in processing your request due to digital impacts. If you have questions, please call us.
Sincerely,
Office of the City Clerk
City of Torrance
From: Torrance Police Department
06/22/2022 Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News DEPT MR 130095263 Huntington Ave Boston MA 02115 Dear Requester: In response to your records request received on 6/13/2022 2:44:19 AM for Police records, the City of Torrance needs additional time to search for your records. The City Clerk's Office will contact you within fourteen (14) days as to whether the City of Torrance is in possession of records responsive to your request. Thank you for your interest in the City of Torrance. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (310) 618-2870.
Sincerely, City Clerk's Office City of Torrance
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 13, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W009414-061322.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Torrance Police Department
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Dear Requestor,
We are pending a response from the Torrance Police Department on this request and are attempting to obtain an estimated date of completion for you. We will provide that date to you once we have one.
Sincerely,
Rene Salazar
Deputy City Clerk II
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 13, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W009414-061322.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Torrance Police Department
Attachments:
Declaration_Letter.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFp-2FP-2BjOsRjRzrSroV6bU39oidk40IS9hKGHncPVtGjEQT3W6n4ZWUODvCV7GLb1868Hnt0Ol86S2kvkWRsBqWpQxLrN2xXoixqtWQx-2B-2BT2e4trAN-2Bwby2QqdmyCdjCbsEeHnU83Nn2JjHRRirykpCGfNd1DvmpXKs9MlaVXNEEEmyBdej8Kx2mHEHB5Ot3indssf3b6HiqBQ3DUHvTdQa5Q-3D8Ox1_tgAjaOBMHFHAybVTBEl2DdLvib1rglEJ-2Ft7H7bUbD-2FNKJEFRLFjA2OWsM0s3jRUjx0-2Bp8wlJyBr9yi-2BB7Sz6kfe9JdLF76-2Bzxf9uDDwq3BaDovk8qe-2FOsaHttHngXMzReuNjn-2BvBwcs04-2BIWAS4rif4fM1MwamYDtbLchhZMakZSlewGoWbb433i8ETPa19NrFw-2F0AZcrXeaLj1wo-2FptXyVsx93Nt2VZUF-2BIWEiKvvcajw5Jwv-2B43zPnuDmToq5Qj2zcRXBa20LJuXYAcU8L8Yk7I2pMtBCvTFtiemUq83oyavCnxB5BkHQaAHFsZPmXK-2Fh4tS35NgdOGu4IGWlru6-2Bodnl337Y-2Fs1UVQBJvdNq7fUvuN9WjZKNg8NOMV23TDLpU8ke6pebj8rmU5L7zEA-3D-3D)
PRA_Request_2021_-_WOO9414-061322.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFp-2FP-2BjOsRjRzrSroV6bU39oidk40IS9hKGHncPVtGjEQT3W6n4ZWUODvCV7GLb1868Hnt0Ol86S2kvkWRsBqWpQxLrN2xXoixqtWQx-2B-2BT2e4trAN-2Bwby2QqdmyCdjCbsEeHnU83Nn2JjHRRirykpCGeC3AOF48Np9ZnrCshpEOMZfv5zD5oLo4a-2FJOunP9ohx93g59yOauNoLitl8t34Or0-3DJzOM_tgAjaOBMHFHAybVTBEl2DdLvib1rglEJ-2Ft7H7bUbD-2FNKJEFRLFjA2OWsM0s3jRUjx0-2Bp8wlJyBr9yi-2BB7Sz6kfe9JdLF76-2Bzxf9uDDwq3BaDovk8qe-2FOsaHttHngXMzReuNjn-2BvBwcs04-2BIWAS4rif4fM1MwamYDtbLchhZMakZSlewGoWbb433i8ETPa19NrFw-2F0AZcrXeaLj1wo-2FptXyVsx93Nt2VZUF-2BIWEiKvvcajw5Jwv-2B43zPnuDmToq5Q4z-2BpGCpGOkLUNY0OL9zvJJ37SfJFPeGIl3EC4BuOhvzGHBEo5AnjHGcVbmpD4w1QN8d85HX8GzbDpCg-2BJm6e6ZAeSbgsTDnNu1-2FoqWVDJbbmWlIPf4MitNDWnNSGBSefvsoNx68vPnYbpUDS2NqdZg-3D-3D)
Response_letter.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFp-2FP-2BjOsRjRzrSroV6bU39oidk40IS9hKGHncPVtGjEQT3W6n4ZWUODvCV7GLb1868Hnt0Ol86S2kvkWRsBqWpQxLrN2xXoixqtWQx-2B-2BT2e4trAN-2Bwby2QqdmyCdjCbsEeHnU83Nn2JjHRRirykpCGcpxrq5VyWmNGf-2FT3PhHyba2GDF21R3IgBoTits3YHFp6b7SUzMIVUJqyHUcP8wK-2B4-3Dlrq6_tgAjaOBMHFHAybVTBEl2DdLvib1rglEJ-2Ft7H7bUbD-2FNKJEFRLFjA2OWsM0s3jRUjx0-2Bp8wlJyBr9yi-2BB7Sz6kfe9JdLF76-2Bzxf9uDDwq3BaDovk8qe-2FOsaHttHngXMzReuNjn-2BvBwcs04-2BIWAS4rif4fM1MwamYDtbLchhZMakZSlewGoWbb433i8ETPa19NrFw-2F0AZcrXeaLj1wo-2FptXyVsx93Nt2VZUF-2BIWEiKvvcajw5Jwv-2B43zPnuDmToq5QLccauktKEQ9-2BW5IBWoiTEUHxYNJD6T4AwFpb-2BKcbM25aPV22UrqV4I0hC60PVQlukRo1wzOWdhxAOmVwSI3Ns54c4hvLrpkrpKxQYyecvdZv487-2BeVN4esh7jOgXbkIm1bxp3QoAClQjlXM1oa4spg-3D-3D)
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10/12/2022
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News DEPT MR 130095 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: Public Records Act Request W009414-061322
Date Submitted: 6/13/2022
Dear Requester,
The City of Torrance received a public information request from you on 6/13/2022. You requested Police records, which you described as “To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records: 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.) 2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. 6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal. 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 calendar days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
We have reviewed our files and have located records responsive to your request. Please find the records requested attached along with this email. Per the Torrance Police Department Personnel Division, there were no responsive records for request #5 as it was too vague. Please clarify, send a new request, and the Torrance Police Department will process.
If you created an Account using the online Torrance Public Records Center, you may also log in and download your documents using the request number provided above.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Torrance. Your request is now closed. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at .
Sincerely,
Samantha Cerda
Deputy City Clerk III
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