Oregon police data collection (Washington County Sheriff's Office)
| Tracking # |
S014302-071921 |
| Multi Request | Oregon police data collection |
| Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in Washington County Sheriff’s Office public records. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Oregon Public Records Laws, ORS 192. Your request was received in this office on 7/19/2021 and given the reference number S014302-071921 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 846-2524 | (503) 846-2719 fax
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 19, 2021, Reference # S014302-071921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in Washington County Sheriff's Office public records. Your request was received in this office on 7/19/2021 and given the reference number S014302-071921 for tracking purposes.
We understand that you are requesting: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/ In accordance with Oregon Public Records law (ORS 192.324(2)), the County is acknowledging receipt of your written request for records. Having reviewed your request, the County is able to inform you that:
The Sheriff's Office is still processing your request which requires contact with other departments for research or to determine if the record is releasable. We will contact you within thirty (30) business days with an update on your request.
Sincerely,
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 846-2524 | (503) 846-2719 fax
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 19, 2021, Reference # S014302-071921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In response to your request, the Washington County Sheriff's Office invoice is attached to this email.
Please login to the to make an online payment. Public Records Center
You can also make a check or money order payable to: "WCSO" with “PRR No. S014302-071921” written in the memo section and mail to:
Washington County Sheriff's office
Attn: Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123 If you fail to pay within 60 calendar days of this date, the County will close this public records request in accordance with ORS 192.329(3).
Respectfully,
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
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From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 19, 2021. Reference # S014302-071921
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on July 19, 2021. Your request mentioned:
Case Number:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/ Regarding your request numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7: The records for these items for 2017-2019 are available to access online through this link: https://public.powerdms.com/WCOR/tree. We anticipate that the records for these items for 2020 will be available using the above link in September 2021. To obtain the records for these items for 2013 – 2016, please see the invoice sent to you today.
Regarding your request number 6: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office does not possess records responsive to this portion of your request. You may want to inquire with the FBI.
Regarding your request number 8: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office does not possess records responsive to this portion: “the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20.”
Regarding this portion of number 8: “It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.” To obtain the records for this item, please see the invoice sent to you today.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at (503) 846-2524. We are open at all times.
If you disagree with the County’s determination, you may seek a review of this decision through the means provided in Oregon Revised Statutes 192.401 to 192.431. Public records will not be retained beyond the applicable retention schedule required by Oregon law, as provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office under OAR chapter 166, div. 150.
Sincerely,
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 846-2700 | (503) 846-2719 fax
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In regards to the public records request we received on 7/19/2021 with Reference Number S014302-071921, this request has been in the status of "Waiting for Payment" for SIXTY (60) Days. In accordance with ORS 192.329 (3) and (4), Washington County considers this request closed. If you would still like these records, please submit a new request.
Request Details
Request Reference Number: S014302-071921
Description of Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact our office at (503) 846-2524.
Sincerely,
Assistant Criminal Records Manager
Sheriffs Office
If you disagree with the County’s determination, including that one or more exemptions apply to the requested records, you may seek a review of this decision through the means provided in Oregon Revised Statutes 192.401 to 192.431. Public records will not be retained beyond the applicable retention schedule required by Oregon law, as provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office under OAR chapter 166, div. 150. To view the full details of this request please log into the Public Records Center.
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