Police Data Collection Request (2018-2021)
| Tracking # |
P050103-070323 |
| Submitted | July 3, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2018-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2018, baton incidents in 2018, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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: West Palm Beach Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records for the City of West Palm Beach. We received your request on 7/3/2023.
Your reference number is: P050103-070323.
Record(s) requested:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2018-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2018, baton incidents in 2018, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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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City of West Palm Beach
From: West Palm Beach Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST from July 03, 2023, Reference # P050103-070323
We received your public records request To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2018-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2018, baton incidents in 2018, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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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The estimated or final invoice is attached. Please pay the amount due (Deposit Due or Balance Due).
If the invoice is an estimate, pay the deposit due (50% of estimated total) to proceed with the records search. The records are not collected until the deposit is paid. Then, the remaining charges must be paid before the records are released. The total actual charges may change the final invoice. You may pay with any of the following methods: 1. Go to Public Records Center to pay online. 2. By regular mail or in person: City of West Palm Beach Police Department, 600 Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Sincerely,
Michelle Pearce
Police Services Supervisor
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $66.25 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of West Palm Beach
SL Office
600 Banyan Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
From: West Palm Beach Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 03, 2023, Reference # P050103-070323 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, We received your payment for invoice number INV23-P050103-1 of on 08/21/2023 for request number P050103-070323.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
8/21/2023 Check $66.25 If you are paying the estimate, we will now begin working on gathering documents to fulfill your request. When we have gathered the documents, we will send a a final statement of the remaining balance owed. 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 when your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center. Sincerely, City of West Palm Beach
From: West Palm Beach Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 03, 2023, Reference # P050103-070323.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of West Palm Beach received a public records request from you on July 03, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2018-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2018, baton incidents in 2018, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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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The City of West Palm Beach has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents.
Police Public Records Request - P050103-070323
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at 5618221880.
Sincerely,
Michelle Pearce
Police Services Supervisor
Police Department To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center
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