Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office of Kitsap County, WA.
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S013630-011723

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Completed

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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 for 2021.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force for 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.

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.

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: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State of Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Your request was received in this office on 1/17/2023 and given the reference number S013630-011723 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents for 2021.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force for 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.
Not all public documents are available in electronic format. If the document(s) requested are not available electronically, we will make them available for inspection or by paper copy in accordance with the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW.

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The State of Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HfC-2BbnLom8apCJzwBAj2Srz42QwCks8P5E0C63u07QjGLcUFi7cPM8KaKFX4W5GmQzNTSC6HiSs7DORmqCTHUbc-3DQSRf_LuwhlnXUBb1AkUJ6oOQKgQp-2BbGH3Zx61vWkWKzXjI77lDQ2knIq8z5qVyDhfVoW59QKyau3BKvF1Uu4HeFINJ7FGgA6fCcxhFKEH2ubtcQz994qIvOCM-2BhUY9f6qRI8oSv9Tw1MUcT3-2FvnGbQOQRsWCdf4ZVj81S7Qa-2FqS3hFqG-2BBOjD-2BhIdY3OneBtP8MvlbZJH2EB-2FZBfLa9Hv-2B6-2BTNVg4OFthlSqgg-2FxDbXflRQ0k7-2BxlLYYq9jmgsQwNzrh0REMxqJ5KvyDvVjL6nZi-2By5ADCY3MxrjDNmEOQdsHgZ7ePSoNKEwn-2FKuN1Razs-2Bsl5KD62oI882Y2pBlF6UZ5XewtUAwQFnKvMSTFfc5bvdYoIfai1hgtPotSmSLgsf-2B2IDPyX-2FNRSCmPnU3zDkj5JA-3D-3D)

From: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

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01/17/2023 RE: Records Request Reference # S013630-011723 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, On January 17, 2023, Kitsap County Sheriff's Office received your request for the following records: “Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents for 2021.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force for 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.” The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office has reviewed its files and has identified records responsive to your request.  Please log in to the Public Records Center using the following link to retrieve the responsive documents. "My Request Center" (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HfC-2BbnLom8apCJzwBAj2Srz42QwCks8P5E0C63u07QjGqTHgLCGjuCiZumui-2Blq9ktZgrvEyqdrqzqZhfX5Alq8-3DuGfh_LuwhlnXUBb1AkUJ6oOQKgQp-2BbGH3Zx61vWkWKzXjI77lDQ2knIq8z5qVyDhfVoW59QKyau3BKvF1Uu4HeFINJ3styoA-2F4lwzCaPwv5GvWG-2FU9pcx-2FeBNqTMBobOhrLRjjt1Ybt1n-2FgWk0-2FC3JnVsxSX4QpDVokG5U5qasp5gOoeMf3ID0tNnPBX4FYeygeK-2F4v3TPY6-2BGu-2FmrKCPHRn10vuJRzw5PAJk-2FeW2KcdlT5iW-2BVwAG9Hl0MUqaqivX6MzzC5wF0Vx6jMhO9xGgbzmnk00P1K-2BJeLBM-2BZM-2Fr2Tu98bXNHtAyOPtLcqQwyRQdoY6ZzIvSlQeujUId56RlXe2aRL6V6Pu7im5ycZhR-2B4yX-2BaV1JXBmC2dsm5Pf93QkcnBZ8AhxskvWHEH-2BfDs7NPTg-3D-3D) We provided you with this same information in April 2022.  Is there something different you are looking for? This is our final definitive complete response to this request and our file is closed. Sincerely, Deena Garrett Public Records Division Kitsap County Sheriff's Office On behalf of Chad Birkenfeld Chief of Detectives and Support Services
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HfC-2BbnLom8apCJzwBAj2Srz42QwCks8P5E0C63u07QjGgA997b-2F2FoCGGXE1gkKXP3xn-2FlYP0mYTIhufdk-2FYc8A2HfFne-2FdPX0qupEXEFU93Zw7H_LuwhlnXUBb1AkUJ6oOQKgQp-2BbGH3Zx61vWkWKzXjI77lDQ2knIq8z5qVyDhfVoW59QKyau3BKvF1Uu4HeFINJ3styoA-2F4lwzCaPwv5GvWG-2FU9pcx-2FeBNqTMBobOhrLRjjt1Ybt1n-2FgWk0-2FC3JnVsxSX4QpDVokG5U5qasp5gOoeMf3ID0tNnPBX4FYeygeK-2F4v3TPY6-2BGu-2FmrKCPHRn10vuJRzw5PAJk-2FeW2KcdlT5iW-2BVwAG9Hl0MUqaqivX6Mzg4d2PyxHIRFIVT2bs-2FW4qt9xsuygeXINBtX-2FTdk5PaiWhzhWrKXmpgCKvow5SuIAz1sRGgInVzuKBpq-2Buqq14dfwXTZ8R-2FCE2wc0cuNIkmD4uAtuu2wKLFvyKGPR2wlczrZQLdz2WzdmzgFjilwK-2Fw-3D-3D)

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