Police Data Collection Request (2022)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your submission in the category of Public Records>Public Record Request - Police, dated 11/26/2023.  This case has been assigned tracking number 99520.

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Hello Mr. Sinyangwe,

Thank you for your request for records regarding Use of Force. I am currently compiling the information I have and will need to send it to the City Attorney's Office for review. I expect to have the information to you no later than December 14th, 2023.

Thank you,
Margarita

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Margarita Moreno
Police Records Manager
City of Ventura Police Department

Original Request
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 in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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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Hello-

The process happened much quicker than I anticipated, and I have provided the information you requested.
1. the total number of use of force incidents in
2022.
121.

2. the total number of use of
force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information
that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022,
etc.)
78% Forward Takedown
6% Rear Takedown
4% Taser
4% K-9 Bite
4% Forced Blood Draw
3% Leg Restraint
<1% Less Lethal Impact
Munitions
0% Baton 3. the
total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported,
and the total number sustained for 2022. 28
reported, 1 sustained
4. the
total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive
force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 1
reported, 0 sustained.
5. the
total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial
profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022 0 reported.
6. the
total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were
reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 0 reported.
7.the
total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8.The
total number of people who police used force against, broken down by
race/ethnicity, in 2022. White: 53
Hispanic/Latino: 60
Black: 6
Asian: 2

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Margarita Moreno
Police Records Manager

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Margarita Moreno
Police Records Manager
City of Ventura Police Department

Original Request
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 in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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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