Use of Force/Complaints Data (Torrance Police Department)
| Tracking # |
W003833-010219 |
| Multi Request | Use of Force/Complaints Data |
| Submitted | Dec. 29, 2018 |
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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 police use of force incidents, by type of force used, between 2013-2017 (separated by year).
2. The total number of people that police used force against, between 2013-2017 (separated by year).
3. The total number of police use of force complaints reported between 2013-2017 (separated by year).
4. The total number of police use of force complaints sustained between 2013-2017 (separated by year).
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
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From: Torrance Police Department
Dear Requester,
This is confirmation that your Public Records Act request has been received on 1/2/2019 and is being processed. You requested Police records, which you described as “Torrance Police DepartmentPRA Office3300 Civic Center DriveTorrance, CA 90503-5056December 30, 2018To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:1. The total number of police use of force incidents, by type of force used, between 2013-2017 (separated by year).2. The total number of people that police used force against, between 2013-2017 (separated by year).3. The total number of police use of force complaints reported between 2013-2017 (separated by year).4. The total number of police use of force complaints sustained between 2013-2017 (separated by year).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 SinyangweFiled via MuckRock.comE-mail (Preferred): 66720-34115413@requests.muckrock.comUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/torrance-polie-department-5734/use-of-forcecomplaints-data-torrance-police-department-66720/?email=CityClerk%40torranceca.gov&uuid-login=babd13cd-f685-4a0a-863a-ceb279a48eb2#agency-replyIs this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know.For mailed responses, please address (see note):MuckRock NewsDEPT MR 66720411A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144-2516PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable..”
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Sincerely,
Office of the City Clerk
City of Torrance
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From: Torrance Police Department
Good Morning Mr. Sinyangwe,
I read your email requesting public information regarding the Torrance Police Department. I will enter your request into our public request system and you will receive a confirmation email. Your request will be handled within the system from that point on. The email account requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> will be the primary receiver of any information regarding this request. The City Clerk's Office will coordinate your request with the appropriate department(s) to obtain any information.
For future Public Records Act Requests, you can visit our website at http://www.torranceca.gov/government/city-clerk/public-records-request and click the button at the bottom saying "Submit a Public Records Act Request" and follow the instructions. I highly recommend using our online public records request system.
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Sincerely,
Samantha Cerda
Records Management Specialist | Office of the City Clerk
City of Torrance | 3031 Torrance Blvd. | Torrance CA 90503 | 310.618.2891 voice | 310.618.2931 fax | SCerda@TorranceCA.Gov<mailto:SCerda@TorranceCA.Gov> | www.TorranceCA.Gov<http://www.torranceca.gov/>
From: Torrance Police Department
1/2/2019
Samuel Sinyangwe 411A Highland Ave, DEPT MR 66720 Somerville MA 02144-2516
Dear Requester:
In response to your records request received on 1/2/2019 7:53:02 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: Torrance Police Department
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01/23/2019
Samuel Sinyangwe
411A Highland Ave, DEPT MR 66720
Somerville MA 02144-2516
RE: Public Records Act Request W003833-010219
Date Submitted: 1/2/2019
Dear Requester,
The City of Torrance received a public information request from you on 1/2/2019. You requested Police records, which you described as “Torrance Police Department PRA Office 3300 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA 90503-5056 December 30, 2018 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of police use of force incidents, by type of force used, between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 2. The total number of people that police used force against, between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 3. The total number of police use of force complaints reported between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 4. The total number of police use of force complaints sustained between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 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 Filed via MuckRock.com E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/torrance-polie-department-5734/use-of-forcecomplaints-data-torrance-police-department-66720/?email=CityClerk%40torranceca.gov&uuid-login=babd13cd-f685-4a0a-863a-ceb279a48eb2#agency-reply Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know. For mailed responses, please address (see note): MuckRock News DEPT MR 66720 411A Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02144-2516 PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable..”
We have reviewed our files and have located records responsive to your request. Please find the records requested and declaration letter from the Torrance Police Department attached along with this email. 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 (310) 618-2891.
Sincerely,
Samantha Cerda
Records Management Specialist
From: Torrance Police Department
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01/23/2019
Samuel Sinyangwe
411A Highland Ave, DEPT MR 66720
Somerville MA 02144-2516
RE: Public Records Act Request W003833-010219
Date Submitted: 1/2/2019
Dear Requester,
The City of Torrance received a public information request from you on 1/2/2019. You requested Police records, which you described as “Torrance Police Department PRA Office 3300 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA 90503-5056 December 30, 2018 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of police use of force incidents, by type of force used, between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 2. The total number of people that police used force against, between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 3. The total number of police use of force complaints reported between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 4. The total number of police use of force complaints sustained between 2013-2017 (separated by year). 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 Filed via MuckRock.com E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/torrance-polie-department-5734/use-of-forcecomplaints-data-torrance-police-department-66720/?email=CityClerk%40torranceca.gov&uuid-login=babd13cd-f685-4a0a-863a-ceb279a48eb2#agency-reply Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know. For mailed responses, please address (see note): MuckRock News DEPT MR 66720 411A Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02144-2516 PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable..”
We have reviewed our files and have located records responsive to your request. Please find the records requested and declaration letter from the Torrance Police Department attached along with this email. 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 (310) 618-2891.
Sincerely,
Samantha Cerda
Records Management Specialist
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