Sheriff data collection request 2022 (Washington County Sheriff's Office)
| Tracking # |
S028097-112123 |
| Multi Request | Sheriff data collection request 2022 |
| Submitted | Nov. 20, 2023 |
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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 in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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 11/21/2023 and given the reference number S028097-112123 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 in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Oregon Public Records Laws 192 does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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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 November 21, 2023, Reference # S028097-112123 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in Washington County Sheriff's Office public records. Your request was received in this office on 11/21/2023 and given the reference number S028097-112123 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 in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 21, 2023, Reference # S028097-112123
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. S028097-112123” 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: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 21, 2023. Reference # S028097-112123
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on November 21, 2023. Your request mentioned:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
Regarding the requested information, for the data that is currently available, it will take approximately 4 hours of staff time to complete the request. It appears that Use of Force data compilation from our Jail Division for 2022 is still incomplete and so will not be available to include that portion of the data with respect to items #1 and #8 on your request. Use of Force information from our Patrol division is available.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at (503) 846-2700. We are open at all times.
Sincerely,
Doug 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.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $258.56 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 November 21, 2023, Reference # S028097-112123
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV23-S028097-1 on 12/28/2023 for Request Number S028097-112123.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
12/28/2023 Check $258.56
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: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 21, 2023, Reference # S028097-112123
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on November 21, 2023. We have reviewed our files and located responsive records. These records have been uploaded to the Public Records Center. Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the records you requested. Please note that the data for deputies in a Corrections role is not currently available and was not included in this request. If you need that information in the future please submit a new request in about 60 days.
Sheriff - S028097-112123 Please note: records have been redacted, if applicable, in accordance with ORS 192.355(40) and the Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protection Act, ORS 646A.600 to 646A.628.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us at (503) 846-2700. We are open at all times.
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 reserves the right to assert additional exemptions. 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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