North Dakota police data collection (West Fargo Police Department)
| Multi Request | North Dakota police data collection |
| Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the North Dakota Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by the police department, 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: West Fargo Police Department
Good afternoon,
Your request has been reviewed and the estimated time and cost is listed below:
Estimated staff hours to complete the project: 36 hours ($25 per hour, minus the first hour)
Estimated attorney hours to complete the project: 36 hours ($25 per hour, minus the first hour)
Estimated number of pages (if files too large to email): 4,212 ($0.25 per page)
Total Cost: $1,300 ($2,803 if files too large to email)
Although you have requested the information to be sent electronically, due to the number and size of the files, it may be something we need to mail directly.
We do require half of the cost paid prior to beginning any work on the request, which is $650.00. A check can be mailed to the West Fargo Police Department, attention of Lieutenant Jason Anderson.
Please let us know if you would like to continue with this request, and when you will be submitting the first half of the payment. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
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Jenna Wilm, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Director, City of West Fargo
800 Fourth Ave. E., Suite #1
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 515-5360
Visit our website at:
westfargond.gov<http://www.westfargond.gov>
