NY sheriff data collection request (2016-2021) (Wayne County Sheriff's Office)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office of Wayne County, NY.

It is a clone of this request.

Multi Request NY sheriff data collection request (2016-2021)
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

1.the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of use of force incidents in 2017, 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 use of force incidents, separated by year and type of force used from 2016-2021 (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.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.)
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person)

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Good morning,

Pursuant to your Freedom of Information request received in our office regarding the above-referenced matter, your request is acknowledged, and we will notify you of the determination thereof within twenty (20) business days of the date of this email.

Thank you!

Rachael VanKoevering
Secretary
Wayne County Attorney's Office
26 Church Street Lyons NY 14489
Phone: 315.946.7444
Fax: 315.946.5942
rvankoevering@co.wayne.ny.us

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From: Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Good morning,

We are still awaiting the records from the Sheriff’s Office which are responsive to your request. Once we have received them, we will review them for releasability and redact them as necessary and then be in contact with you. As stated in my previous email dated June 30, 2023, we will write you with a determination within 20 business days (July 28th).

Thank you for your continued patience.

Rachael VanKoevering
Secretary
Wayne County Attorney's Office
26 Church Street Lyons NY 14489
Phone: 315.946.7444
Fax: 315.946.5942
rvankoevering@co.wayne.ny.us

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From: Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Good morning,

I will check with the Sheriff’s Office and let you know.

Thank you!

Rachael VanKoevering
Secretary
Wayne County Attorney's Office
26 Church Street Lyons NY 14489
Phone: 315.946.7444
Fax: 315.946.5942
rvankoevering@co.wayne.ny.us

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From: Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Good morning,

Please accept this email as a follow-up to your above-referenced FOIL Request. After speaking with our Sheriff’s Office, it is my understanding that they are having to build an Excel Spreadsheet to input all of the requested data into to be able to respond to your FOIL Request which is taking a significant amount of time. Therefore, the records are not ready yet and we require up to an additional 20 business days to respond and provide the requested records to you. I apologize for the delay and sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you!

Rachael VanKoevering
Secretary
Wayne County Attorney's Office
26 Church Street Lyons NY 14489
Phone: 315.946.7444
Fax: 315.946.5942
rvankoevering@co.wayne.ny.us

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From: Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Good morning,

I apologize for the continued delay. I requested a status update from the Sheriff’s Office on 8/25/23 and on 8/28/23 they responded stating they are still trying to import all requested information onto a spreadsheet which is proving to be a very tedious and time consuming task. Therefore, the records are not yet available but it is being worked on every single day to get them to you as soon as possible.

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding.

Rachael VanKoevering
Secretary
Wayne County Attorney's Office
26 Church Street Lyons NY 14489
Phone: 315.946.7444
Fax: 315.946.5942
rvankoevering@co.wayne.ny.us

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From: Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Good morning,

Once again I apologize for the continued delay. The Sheriff’s Office is having to quite literally create an entirely new spreadsheet to provide to you to respond to this request and the person assigned to complete this task is also a Chief who has many other emergent duties so it is taking quite a bit of time. I know he is actively working on it and as soon as I have it I will send it to you.

Thank you!

Rachael VanKoevering
Secretary
Wayne County Attorney's Office
26 Church Street Lyons NY 14489
Phone: 315.946.7444
Fax: 315.946.5942
rvankoevering@co.wayne.ny.us

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From: Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Good afternoon,

Pursuant to your above-referenced FOIL Request, attached please find the information responsive to your request.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you!

Rachael VanKoevering
Secretary
Wayne County Attorney's Office
26 Church Street Lyons NY 14489
Phone: 315.946.7444
Fax: 315.946.5942
rvankoevering@co.wayne.ny.us

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