Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 28, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Government Records Access and Management 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.). 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.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Government Records Access and Management Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. 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: Utah County Sheriff's Office
Your request for Utah County Sheriff's Office records pertaining to use of force has been forwarded to the Civil Division of the Utah County Attorneys Office for review and response on behalf of the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
I apologize for the delay and lack of communication. I was only forwarded this request late last week. Therefore, I am still trying to compile the records.
I will be out of the office next week so I will do everything in my power to get a response to you before end of day on Friday, November 18th, 2022.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Government Records Access and Management Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. 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: Utah County Sheriff's Office
Good afternoon -
Again, I apologize. I've been out of the office and waiting for staff to pull the requested records.
I have just received the civil complaint records today. However, they still need sorted and reviewed. I am working on that now.
I do have the numbers for the use of force incidents ready to go. Please let me know if you want those now and the civil complaint numbers later or would you rather receive them all at once?
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TERRI EISEL
Legal Assistant III
Utah County Attorneys Office
100 East Center, Suite 2400
Provo, UT 84606
Phone: (801) 851-8003
Email: terrij@utahcounty.gov
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From: Utah County Sheriff's Office
As you are aware, the above-referenced request has been forwarded to the Civil Division of the Utah County Attorneys Office for review and response on behalf of the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
Accordingly, please find the response below:
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.). 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.
Corrections - 81 total uses of force
2 Use of Force - Chemical/Pepper Spray
9 Use of Force - Compliance/Placed in handcuffs for transport
66 Use of Force - Physical Force/Hands on force
3 Use of Force - Rest Chair/WRAP Restraint System
2 Use of Force - Taser Deployed
Enforcement - 35 total uses of force
2 Use of Force - Taser Used
12 Use of Force - Presented Gun
5 Use of Force - Take Down
3 Use of Force - Presented Taser
1 Use of Force - Spike Strip
5 Use of Force - Pointed Firearm at Person
3 Use of Force - Control Hold
2 Use of Force - Pepper Spray Deployed
1 Use of Force - Pit Maneuver
1 Use of Force - Bean Bag Gun Deployed
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
No responsive records exist.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
No responsive records exist.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
No responsive records exist.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
No responsive records exist.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
No responsive records exist.
If you should have any questions or concerns regarding this response, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL: You have the right to appeal this denial. The appeal must be in writing stating the reasons the record(s) should be released. The appeal should be filed with the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners within 30 days of the denial at 51 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84601. A decision will be entered by the Chief Administrative Officer within five business days of receipt of the appeal or an administrative hearing will be held within 15 business days of the receipt of the appeal pursuant to Article 2-3 of the Utah County Code. You will be notified of any scheduled hearing.