Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
23-3208 |
| Submitted | Nov. 24, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
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 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Yakima Police Department
City of Yakima
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From: Yakima Police Department
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# Hello!
A new note has been posted to the record request with ID #2085675.
View Record Request: https://records.yakimawa.gov/requests/2085675
Please review the request for new information.
The message is as follows:
Additional time is needed to review records. We anticipate providing an installment of records or an update on the status of your request on or around December 19, 2023.
Recent changes in staffing and technology have created a backlog of requests resulting in increased response times. Demand is particularly high for email searches, YPD dashcam video and YPD Spillman incident reports. Increased time is required to process these records. Some other records series may also be impacted.
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.
Regards,
City of Yakima RecordsApp
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From: Yakima Police Department
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# Hello!
Jeannett Mora has posted a new note to record request #2085675.
View Record Request: https://records.yakimawa.gov/requests/2085675
Please review the request for new information.
The message is as follows:
Dear Samuel: We are working on your request and additional time is needed to review records. We anticipate providing an installment of records or an update on the status of your request on or around January 4, 2024.
Recent changes in staffing and technology have created a backlog of requests resulting in increased response times. Demand is particularly high for email searches, YPD dashcam video and YPD Spillman incident reports. Increased time is required to process these records. Some other records series may also be impacted.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact us at public.records@yakimawa.gov
Thank you,
Jeannett Mora
Public Records Officer
509-576-6653
Regards,
City of Yakima RecordsApp
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From: Yakima Police Department
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# Hello!
Brandy Bradford has posted a new note to record request #2085675.
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The message is as follows:
Dear Samuel: The City is continuing to experience a higher than average volume of requests and complexity of requests. We are working to respond to requests as quickly and efficiently as possible. We anticipate providing an installment of records or an update on the status of your request on or around January 24, 2024.
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, additional time is necessary to 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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your patience.
Regards,
City of Yakima RecordsApp
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From: Yakima Police Department
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# Hello!
The record request with ID #2085675 has been closed.
View Record Request: https://records.yakimawa.gov/requests/2085675
Please review the request for new information.
The message is as follows:
The link below contains the 2022 types of use of force (UOF) and how the complaints were received. The current staff are unable to provide the records in a spreadsheet format. With production of these records the City has completed its response to your request and will close its file. Thank you.
2022 UOF: https://yakimawa.box.com/s/zd7itsg38akswayff8fubm7z9efjhwzk The link will be active for 30 days for review or download of the records.
Copies / web links of the records are provided.
Regards,
City of Yakima RecordsApp
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[https://records.yakimawa.gov/requests/2085675](https://records.yakimawa.gov/requests/2085675)
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PDR_23-3208_Responsive_Records
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, thanks for sending this information. However, the information provided does not specify the total number of use of force incidents reported in 2022 or the breakdown of this by race/ethnicity. Can you please provide this info as requested?
Thank you,
Sam
From: Yakima Police Department
Good morning:
Regarding your questions below:
The total number of use of force (UOF) incidents can be added up as they have been provided to you by type of UOF, i.e. K9, OC Spray, Strikes, Taser and Firearm Discharge, as well as how each was received Citizen Complaints, External Complaints, Internal Complaints.
As for the race/ethnicity, the Yakima Police Department Office of Professional Standards does not track that information for purposes of investigations of officer conduct or policy violations.
If you have further questions regarding the content of the records provided, please contact the Yakima Police Department Office of Professional Standards at (509) 575-6200.
Thank you.
Brandy Bradford
Records Administrator
(509) 576-6652