Police data collection request (2016-2017) (Vermont State Police)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Vermont State Police of Vermont.
Multi Request Police data collection request (2016-2017)
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Vermont Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year from 2016-2017 (for example, "52 use of force incidents in 2016, 48 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2017 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Vermont State Police

March 7, 2024
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 148100
Email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>

Dear MuckRock,

I am writing regarding your public records request, dated June 26, 2023, requesting:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year from 2016-2017 (for example, "52 use of force incidents in 2016, 48 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2017 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.).

The record attached here has been identified for release under Vermont's Public Records Act. With this release the Department of Public Safety has fulfilled your request and it is now closed.

Kind Regards,

Sam Weaver
Public Records Act Specialist
Vermont Department of Public Safety

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