Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Valencia County Sheriff of Valencia County, NM.
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R000592-103122

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of 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.). 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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RE: Valencia County Sheriff's Office Records Request of October 31, 2022, Reference # R000592-103122 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, On October 31, 2022, your written request to inspect certain records was submitted. We are still gathering the information from the: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of 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.). 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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County Manager's Office
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Valencia County Records Request Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSSfo9V5q24FAnhODssigOdiWLn8l8xAVbzuFs6OX7HY1oy6kKSGv7NGl94PE-2BjfpUxtLF6gXgCxy1yQxLbw-2B05cNZnmYBJJpjncUsnW4K26COsG_tUOaqpV54cUOJglPztjYG-2Fb29imTSeacWf4zIPD7wfbhhmVgia-2F-2BCAgyb7qr1oBkYZ-2Fey5sD-2FhDUrb1gvHWuAm7W6xw8VVby9j3Z4JSLEJPhLeaHKEdmRYUF74dB-2FexoxREuNvZ-2FH-2FQxkW3rjzrTC3XRxI5chLqa7Nqxs9HXw6kXyI9tjN9kaeHHRyZsEHPHm7ja5ldhU5OAVJ1zPbWvgF3AHJs4ws8zJtIziZEoBqA-3D)

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RE: Valencia County Sheriff's Office Records Request of October 31, 2022, Reference # R000592-103122 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, Valencia County received a public records request from you on October 31, 2022. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of 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.). 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.
Valencia County has reviewed its files and per the Sheriff's Office: “In response to your IPRA request, the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office does not track the information you have requested on a form or program…” Please log in to the Valencia County Records Request Center at the following link to retrieve two documents that contain further clarification and information: Valencia County Sheriff's Office Records Request - R000592-103122 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSSfo9V5q24FAnhODssigOdiWLn8l8xAVbzuFs6OX7HY1oy6kKSGv7NGl94PE-2BjfpUxtLF6gXgCxy1yQxLbw-2B05cNZnmYBJJpjncUsnW4K26soR2_tUOaqpV54cUOJglPztjYG-2Fb29imTSeacWf4zIPD7wfbhhmVgia-2F-2BCAgyb7qr1oBkv8ExrOsTRN04OZ1k3VEEY74V44hmwhCjzji2FdGBzf-2BArvK4HLib9rkmcWJb401GTzx-2FBebB6RU4HThjXvnQh7NRwryKmL4m-2BZMRGLsdHsARxzlm8gc52JCi1D2uc9uMcMHZb5wmKt2EZzsjo3ciwMlT8W-2Fw7xWDRumoAZUnsd4-3D) For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Lichelle Armstrong
County Manager's Office
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Valencia County Records Request Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSSfo9V5q24FAnhODssigOdiWLn8l8xAVbzuFs6OX7HY1oy6kKSGv7NGl94PE-2BjfpUxtLF6gXgCxy1yQxLbw-2B05cNZnmYBJJpjncUsnW4K26uAnC_tUOaqpV54cUOJglPztjYG-2Fb29imTSeacWf4zIPD7wfbhhmVgia-2F-2BCAgyb7qr1oBkv8ExrOsTRN04OZ1k3VEEYxMhVSgsjCBV5ielUTcITT48DKJSZh-2FtCgSZ8ebgKs9pTU-2BFNdAqnkhAiyH96uo60M70LpLCqD7FyeYLEljXI3O8u6WhEHIDN8MJVUrGIAhvaBAN7ztAazO-2BJufjCKR-2Folr-2F3gAHNIVR6wE2EGXNbqg-3D)

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