Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Submitted | Nov. 24, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
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 police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Westminster Police Department
Thank you for your interest in the City of Westminster, California. We are in receipt of your recent Public Records Act Request (PRA) and will begin processing your PRA pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Please note that if this PRA was submitted during a date/time in which City Hall is closed (such as after hours, weekends, or holidays) your PRA will be acknowledged as received on the next regular business day.
To ensure your requests are received and in a timely manner, please submit all future requests to PublicRecordsRequests@Westminster-Ca.gov<mailto:PublicRecordsRequests@Westminster-ca.gov>.
We look forward to being of service!
[Copy of for the community, by the community (6)]<https://www.westminster-ca.gov/>
Tanya Ramirez
Administrative Assistant, City Clerkâs Office
CITY of WESTMINSTER
8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683
OFFICE: 714.548.3237 E-MAIL: tramirez@westminster-ca.gov
HOURS OF OPERATION: City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please note that email correspondence with the City of Westminster, along with attachments, may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and therefore may be subject to disclosure unless otherwise exempt.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 24, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Westminster Police Department
Good Afternoon,
In response to your public records request received November 27, 2023, requesting various records from the Westminster Police Department, please find attached report with information responsive to your request.
Please note this email fulfills the request and therefore, this request is now closed and complete. If you have any problems with opening the file, please let us know as soon as possible.
If you would like to make a request for additional documents please submit a new public records request.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 548-3237.
Thank you and Have a great day!
[Copy of for the community, by the community (6)]<https://www.westminster-ca.gov/>
Tanya Ramirez
Administrative Assistant, City Clerk's Office
CITY of WESTMINSTER
8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683
OFFICE: 714.548.3237 E-MAIL: tramirez@westminster-ca.gov
HOURS OF OPERATION: City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please note that email correspondence with the City of Westminster, along with attachments, may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and therefore may be subject to disclosure unless otherwise exempt.
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