ID police data collection (2017-2022) (Blackfoot Police Department)
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| Tracking # |
DS #5696 |
| Multi Request | ID police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | March 14, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Idaho Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. 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: Blackfoot Police Department
Good morning,
In reference to your request, we do not have a digital database containing the information you request. It will take a minimum of 15 man hours to collect the information you are requesting. I can tell you now that it will not be in the format you are looking for as all of the information you requested is not gathered in our forms.
I have attached an invoice and our records request form including the Idaho Codes for Requesting Public Records to this email. Should you chose to proceed with your request, the invoice will have to be paid up front. Once the invoice has been paid it will take approximately 2 weeks to gather the data and there may be more charges that incur and you will be responsible for those as well.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $785.85 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Blackfoot Police Department
PRA Office
501 N Maple St #410
Blackfoot, ID 83221
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Idaho Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #DS #5696.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Blackfoot Police Department
Good morning,
We did receive the payment yesterday. Once our accounting department advises there are no issues, we will contact you with our estimated timeline.
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From: Blackfoot Police Department
Dear MuckRock News,
Thank you for requesting information regarding the use of force and officer complaints within the Blackfoot Police Department from 2017-2022. We have received your check and are pleased to confirm we have the data you seek.
Please be advised that the information you requested is not currently in our report management system in retrievable digital format and will need to be manually gathered from physical documents. We are committed to fulfilling your request to the best of our ability and anticipate sending you an Excel document within two weeks via email.
The Blackfoot Police Department prioritizes transparency and is dedicated to providing the information you have requested. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or phone.
Sincerely,
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From: Blackfoot Police Department
Good morning!
Here is the excel document with our Use of Force statistics.
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