Use of force detail data 2008-2016 (Worcester Police Department)

Aileen Johnson filed this request with the Worcester Police Department of Worcester, MA.
Tracking #

W011630-100821
Multi Request Use of force detail data 2008-2016
Submitted June 30, 2020
Status
Completed

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From: Aileen Johnson

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Use of force detail data 2008-2016 (Worcester Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Use of force data with detail summaries for all use of force incidents from 2008-2016. Please provide the following details for each incident:

Date (year, month, day) of the incident, subject race, officer race, type of force used, whether there was subject injury, and whether there was officer injury.

I prefer csv spreadsheet format (or pdf) where each row represents an incident. Here is an example of the data I'm looking for (https://www.dallasopendata.com/Public-Safety/Police-2015-Response-to-Resistance/594v-2cnd).

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

A. Johnson

From: Worcester Police Department

Subject: City Public Records Request :: W011630-100821

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Dear A Johnson:
Thank you for your public records request. Your request has been received by City of Worcester and is being processed in accordance with the Massachusetts Public Records Law. Your request was created on 10/8/2021 and given the reference number W011630-100821 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Use of force data with detail summaries for all use of force incidents from 2008-2016.

Please provide the following details for each incident:

Date (year, month, day) of the incident, subject race, officer race, type of force used, whether there was subject injury, and whether there was officer injury.

I prefer csv spreadsheet format (or pdf) where each row represents an incident. Here is an example of the data I'm looking for (https://www.dallasopendata.com/Public-Safety/Police-2015-Response-to-Resistance/594v-2cnd).

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,
A. Johnson
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate and provide the document(s) you seek. If there are any necessary costs associated with your request, you will be contacted with a cost breakdown; payment is required prior to commencing the work required to fulfill your request. Please note that the duty to comply with requests for records extends to those records that exist and are in the possession, custody, or control of the custodian of records at the time of the request. See M.G.L. c. 66, section 10(a)(ii). In addition, 32 Op. Att’y Gen 157, 165 (May 18, 1977) held that a custodian is not obligated to create a record in response to a request for information.
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From: Worcester Police Department

Subject: [Records Center] City Public Records Request :: W011630-100821

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 08, 2021, Reference # W011630-100821.
Dear A Johnson,
The City of Worcester received a public information request from you on October 08, 2021. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Use of force data with detail summaries for all use of force incidents from 2008-2016.

Please provide the following details for each incident:

Date (year, month, day) of the incident, subject race, officer race, type of force used, whether there was subject injury, and whether there was officer injury.

I prefer csv spreadsheet format (or pdf) where each row represents an incident. Here is an example of the data I'm looking for (https://www.dallasopendata.com/Public-Safety/Police-2015-Response-to-Resistance/594v-2cnd).

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,
A. Johnson”
The City of Worcester 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. City Public Records Request - W011630-100821 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTIWatQoY-2Bk4UAWoubypnjtBBs9CMeNBY0C5jEW4zR9CpvwcqSTUlKvV5emlzITQo9QL7yDHxpotEdOvNpv8Jvk-3DDqiP_XLjJb1nlxqykHl1IVzj1Q-2Fx3fFz4RnAg1n7-2BaPh7wBGN5Rw3irefWLsas-2BQCldwmORVpLz1YUD6blOzI5JozOcUC2wSZUg1a19-2BiAgPdH-2FgGWSOxIR59UQpr5K1nFA05xCZ1cX9bFelV1-2BZuKEUcd8zuSMOQZ5uGn2sKtxmF98fmS8eO-2F2R5y1rOHtGLYkjxLyoFu7dqy6broePulOoU7WQ6Ma3O5jp-2Fh6ct4H5BZK0-3D)
Please note that with respect to years 2008-2013 the City does not possess records responsive to your request. The City possesses Use of Force detail reports for 2014, 2015, and 2016, which are being provided.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mike Vigneux
Records Access Officer
City of Worcester
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