Police Data Collection Request (2021) • MuckRock

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

10/05/2022

Subject: Washington Public Records Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records 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.)

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Yakima Police Department

10/06/2022

Subject: Your first record request #22-922 has been opened.

City of Yakima

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Your first City of Yakima record request (request number #22-922) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

Thank you for submitting a public records request to the City of Yakima.

We anticipate 5 business days to respond or provide an update to this request.

A response can be the following:

* a question about your request

* an estimate on when your records will be delivered

* a note explaining why the records cannot be released

* some or all of the records you requested

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If you have an urgent matter, please phone our office at 509-575-6037.

As the requester, you can always see the status of your
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portal here.

If you haven't already activated your account,
click here to get started.
Once your account is activated, your request will be visible at the following link:
Request #22-922.

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From: Yakima Police Department

10/11/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Yakima public records request #22-922

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City of Yakima

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-922:

Due to the complexity of the request, workload and staff availability, and pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time is necessary to clarify the request and/or gather and review records, to determine whether any of the information requested is exempt from disclosure, and to provide third parties with notice and the opportunity to seek a court order to prevent the release of record(s) in response to your request. We anticipate providing you with records or an update regarding the status of your request on or near November4, 2022. Please watch for requests for clarification. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you, Tammy (509-575-6270) .

From: Yakima Police Department

11/07/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Yakima public records request #22-922

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City of Yakima

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-922:

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time is necessary to gather and review records. We anticipate providing you with records or an update regarding the status of your request on or near November 17, 2022. Please contact me with any concerns. Thank you, Tammy (509-575-6270)

From: Yakima Police Department

11/21/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Yakima public records request #22-922

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City of Yakima

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-922:

Due to workload, staff availability, and the complexity of this request, and pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time is necessary to gather and review records. We anticipate providing you with records or an update regarding the status of your request on or near December 15, 2022. Please contact me with any concerns. Thank you, Tammy (509-575-6270)

From: Yakima Police Department

11/23/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Yakima public records request #22-922

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City of Yakima

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-922:

Below is a link to the 2021 Use-of-Force information

https://yakimawa.box.com/s/0ecqxl6bth0kl8u2ppzrfsyt3fxyyoz5

This is a link to the Use of Force / Complaint statistics from the City of Yakima website:

Use of Force / Complaint Statistics | Yakima Police Department

Please let me know if you have any trouble with the links. This is the most complete accounting of 2021 statistics that we have. 2020 information can be accessed with the link at the bottom of the page. Please let us know within 30 days if this does not satisfy your request. Thank you, Tammy (509-575-6270)

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time is necessary to clarify the request and/or gather and review records.

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From: Yakima Police Department

12/23/2022

Subject: Your City of Yakima public records request #22-922 has been closed.

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City of Yakima

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Record request #22-922 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

It's been 30 days now since we provided records and asked you to let us know if you are expecting anything else. I'm closing the request now but please do let me know of any concerns. Thank you, Tammy (509-575-6270)

Copies / web links of the records are provided.

Files

11/24/2022

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