Sheriff data collection request (2016-20)
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S021066-091822 |
| Submitted | Sept. 15, 2022 |
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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, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2020, separated by year.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, 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 2016-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings from 2016-2020, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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 9/18/2022 and given the reference number S021066-091822 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, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2020, separated by year.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, 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 2016-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings from 2016-2020, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
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.
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 September 18, 2022, Reference # S021066-091822 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in Washington County Sheriff's Office public records. Your request was received in this office on 9/18/2022 and given the reference number S021066-091822 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, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2020, separated by year.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, 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 2016-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings from 2016-2020, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://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) 846-2700 | (503) 846-2719 fax
If you disagree with the County’s interpretation of ORS Chapter 192, including the applicability of one or more exemptions to the requested records, you may seek a review of this decision as provided in Oregon Revised Statutes 192.311 to 192.431. The County retains Public records in accordance with applicable retention schedule as provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office pursuant to OAR Chapter 166, Division 150.
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of September 18, 2022. Reference # S021066-091822
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on September 18, 2022. 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, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2020, separated by year.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, 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 2016-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings from 2016-2020, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Your request will take approximately 6.5 hours of staff time to complete. We have invoiced you for the estimated fees. The request will be completed upon payment of the invoice.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at (503) 846-2700. We are open at all times.
Sincerely,
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 846-2700 | (503) 846-2719 fax
If you disagree with the County’s interpretation of ORS Chapter 192, including the applicability of one or more exemptions to the requested records, you may seek a review of this decision as provided in Oregon Revised Statutes 192.311 to 192.431. The County retains Public records in accordance with applicable retention schedule as provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office pursuant to OAR Chapter 166, Division 150.
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of September 18, 2022, Reference # S021066-091822
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. S021066-091822” 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
(503) 846-2700 | (503) 846-2719 fax
If you disagree with the County’s interpretation of ORS Chapter 192, including the applicability of one or more exemptions to the requested records, you may seek a review of this decision as provided in Oregon Revised Statutes 192.311 to 192.431. The County retains Public records in accordance with applicable retention schedule as provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office pursuant to OAR Chapter 166, Division 150. This is an auto-generated email and has originated from an unmonitored email account. Please DO NOT REPLY
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $450.78 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Records
MS 32
215 SW Adams Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of September 18, 2022, Reference # S021066-091822
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV22-S021066-1 on 10/11/2022 for Request Number S021066-091822.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
10/11/2022 Check $450.78
If you are paying the estimate, we will now begin working on gathering records responsive to your request. Once we have gathered the records, a final statement of the remaining balance owed or reimbursement due will be sent to you. This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request. Full payment is required before we release the records to you.
If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center.
Respectfully,
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 846-2700 | (503) 846-2719 fax
If you disagree with the County’s interpretation of ORS Chapter 192, including the applicability of one or more exemptions to the requested records, you may seek a review of this decision as provided in Oregon Revised Statutes 192.311 to 192.431. The County retains Public records in accordance with applicable retention schedule as provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office pursuant to OAR Chapter 166, Division 150.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $450.78 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Records
MS 32
215 SW Adams Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
From: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of September 18, 2022. Reference # S021066-091822
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Below is the information you requested. Please let me know if you have questions about this information.
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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.
For our Jail, below are the totals for Use of Force incidents by year. Please note that we do not have the capability with our current tracking program to easily categorize based on type of force used. Please note that it appears that we didn't include the total for 2016, I will follow up on that.
2017 - 250 incidents
2018 - 235 incidents
2019 - 230 incidents
2020 - 238 incidents
For our Enforcement Division, details of our use of force can be found in our publicly available Annual Reports located at: https://public.powerdms.com/WCOR/tree (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTduP2QKeysBxU66mYOHo6NxS3UCWj2YoCbvgP62lWe-2BkjVs_7L1UNpThMjXi7LtFWYjsl6-2FMUTFf7rzJSIhi-2BYPpTBOYm3eMDQiO2PacEheMJotaz2yyhVsBMoBlDJnJ52gznllj8I6KzFle8cQ8sPQSsQLkJgXcOwX2QlHrsXPKLiMXmbOqclaPXy2xAz5Ow4U1HI3rzr9oF8vsNMY2e4V1Cl8NzYN86rlE9NZdSjLmcg4YqYcKx03sAzbgm2a7eTr-2BSmb0JOsoRjK61q4DBFi9VN1EvuXpDY6-2FNnlS3dSGKnSgx2oUPC4ZWpzcSXLAmB891qCnlwqojIVcZyCQ6GOj2ee4DGbmTs-2FmYEIiVyZaCmv9JQDPq0YALlD5jWRx5VGrhhXoveGE4CqM0fuuiaYPARhthmsH-2FhOrrO5hbFQAgkAkvjh9aTXBcnFX0RFl5Zhl0A-3D-3D)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year. 2016: 11 civilian complaints, 3 with at least one sustained policy violation 2017: 15 civilian complaints, 2 with at least one sustained policy violation 2018: 19 civilian complaints, 3 with at least one sustained policy violation 2019: 2 civilian complaints, 0 sustained 2020: 13 civilian complaints, 0 sustained
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year. 2016: 2 civilian complaints alleging excessive force, 0 sustained 2017: 3 civilian complaints alleging excessive force, 0 sustained 2018: 3 civilian complaints alleging excessive force, 0 sustained 2019: 1 civilian complaint alleging excessive force, 0 sustained 2020: 2 civilian complaints alleging excessive force, 0 sustained
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year. 2016: 1 civilian complaint alleging biased policing, 0 sustained 2017: 2 civilian complaints alleging biased policing, 0 sustained 2018: 5 civilian complaint alleging biased policing, 1 sustained* 2019: 0 civilian complaints alleging biased policing 2020: 5 civilian complaints alleging biased policing, 0 sustained *Reported complaints of biased policing include allegations of a general lack of respect for diversity (e.g. making remarks that may be interpreted as derogatory to members of a protected class); there were no sustained allegations of racial profiling or biased enforcement action.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year. 2016: 3 civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct, 0 sustained 2017: 1 civilian complaint alleging criminal conduct, 0 sustained 2018: 3 civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct, 0 sustained 2019: 0 civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct 2020: 1 civilian complaint alleging criminal conduct, 0 sustained
6. the total number of officer involved shootings from 2016-2020, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
Please refer to our annual reports located at https://public.powerdms.com/WCOR/tree (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTduP2QKeysBxU66mYOHo6NxS3UCWj2YoCbvgP62lWe-2B5giv_7L1UNpThMjXi7LtFWYjsl6-2FMUTFf7rzJSIhi-2BYPpTBOYm3eMDQiO2PacEheMJotaz2yyhVsBMoBlDJnJ52gznllj8I6KzFle8cQ8sPQSsQLkJgXcOwX2QlHrsXPKLiMXmbOqclaPXy2xAz5Ow4U1HI3rzr9oF8vsNMY2e4V1Cl8NzYN86rlE9NZdSjLmcg4YqYcKx03sAzbgm2a7eTr-2BSmb0JOsoRjK61q4DBFi9VN1EvuXpDY6-2FNnlS3dSGKnSg3Pojl9fXjJ8LLeWH6G8ht4-2Fu-2F9-2BLnVF0KC5jzXfof3Nv9gAmDuDAUOjsvJi6jCaga8qxoKQT1oA0ECoVXnGu3X26XE-2BLGkHxdUo1xihF3RXHapp2VpXp-2BOy8p049tEwC-2BJaXecvev-2F4SSNdFIoF1MA-3D-3D)
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at (503) 846-2700. We are open at all times.
Sincerely,
Douglas Price
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Records
215 SW Adams Ave, MS 32
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 846-2700 | (503) 846-2719 fax
If you disagree with the County’s interpretation of ORS Chapter 192, including the applicability of one or more exemptions to the requested records, you may seek a review of this decision as provided in Oregon Revised Statutes 192.311 to 192.431. The County retains Public records in accordance with applicable retention schedule as provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's Office pursuant to OAR Chapter 166, Division 150.
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