Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, 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 civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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: Wright County Sheriff Office
This email to confirm we have received your data request. To search for and compile the data you have requested it is estimated to take approximately 2 hours of staff time at $41.28 per hour. The total estimated cost to complete your request is $82.56. Please let me know how you would like to proceed.
[Wright County Sheriff]
[Wright County on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/WrightCountyMN> [Wright County on LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/wright-county> [Wright County Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8E7I0JyNFXMDrYvMUWtZmA>
Matt Treichler * Chief Deputy
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA: Sheriff's Office
direct: (763) 684-2362 * fax: (763) 682-7610
Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
www.co.wright.mn.us<http://www.co.wright.mn.us/>
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $82.56 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Wright County Sheriff Office
Law Enforcement Center
3800 Braddock Avenue Northeast
Buffalo, MN 55313
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Minnesota Government Data Practices Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2022. 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: Wright County Sheriff Office
We will begin processing your request once the payment is received.
[Wright County Sheriff]
[Wright County on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/WrightCountyMN> [Wright County on LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/wright-county> [Wright County Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8E7I0JyNFXMDrYvMUWtZmA>
Matt Treichler * Chief Deputy
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA: Sheriff's Office
direct: (763) 684-2362 * fax: (763) 682-7610
Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
www.co.wright.mn.us<http://www.co.wright.mn.us/>
From: Wright County Sheriff Office
Partial data provided (1 and 6). The remainder of the data will be provided shortly.
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, 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. * See the attached document. *
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal. *No officer involved shootings in 2021.*
From: Wright County Sheriff Office
This request has been completed. One document was uploaded using the link below and the remainder of the request was fulfilled using the link as well.
Thank You,
[Wright County Sheriff]
[Wright County on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/WrightCountyMN> [Wright County on LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/wright-county> [Wright County Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8E7I0JyNFXMDrYvMUWtZmA>
Matt Treichler * Chief Deputy
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA: Sheriff's Office
direct: (763) 684-2362 * fax: (763) 682-7610
Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
www.co.wright.mn.us<http://www.co.wright.mn.us/>
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