Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
W079967-011523 |
| Submitted | Jan. 13, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
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: Waco Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Waco. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number W079967-011523 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
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
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City Secretary
City of Waco
From: Waco Police Department
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Samuel,
Attached is the annual report made by the Standards and Conduct supervisor. These stats can also be found on the Waco Police Department website as well.
Christina
From: Waco Police Department
01/24/2023
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR138767 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: Response to Public Information Request
ORR No: W079967-011523
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
This email responds to your request for information to the City of Waco, dated and received in our office on 1/15/2023.
Information Requested: Other - To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
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
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If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Jenny Stockton
City Secretary's Office
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