Police data collection request (Mesa Police Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

Thank you for your interest in public records of Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 1/4/2021 and given the reference number R000146-010421 for tracking purposes.

Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year

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

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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. An invoice will be sent 3-5 business days after your request has been received and reviewed. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.

While requests are processed in the order they are received, several factors including complexity, volume, and incident type requested will effect completion timeline.

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 04, 2021, Reference # R000146-010421.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center Public Records Center
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center
Mesa Arizona Police Department
130 N. Robson
Mesa, AZ, 85201

Please Note: There are no refunds.
Sincerely, 

Mesa Arizona Police Department Mesa AZ Police Records

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 04, 2021, Reference # R000146-010421.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have not received your payment on invoice number [INVOICE_NUMBER] for Public Records requested by you on January 04, 2021 with Request Number R000146-010421.
Please login to the Mesa AZ Police Records to make payment.
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center
ATTN: Brandi George
130 N. Robson
Mesa, AZ 85201

Please Note: There are no refunds.
Sincerely, 

Mesa Police Records

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 04, 2021, Reference # R000146-010421.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have not received your payment on invoice number INV21-R000146-1 for Public Records requested by you on January 04, 2021 with Request Number R000146-010421.
Please login to the Mesa AZ Police Records to make payment.
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center
ATTN: Brandi George
130 N. Robson
Mesa, AZ 85201

Please Note: There are no refunds.
Sincerely, 

Mesa Police Records

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In regards to the Public Records Request received on 1/4/2021 and given the Reference Number R000146-010421, the records have been in the status of " Waiting for Payment" for ten (10) business days. The Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center considers this request closed.

If you still want the records, make a payment for Public Records Request. Thank you for using the Mesa AZ Police Records.


Request Details
Reference Number: R000146-010421
Description of Records Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year

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

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 04, 2021, Reference # R000146-010421.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center Public Records Center
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center
Mesa Arizona Police Department
130 N. Robson
Mesa, AZ, 85201

Please Note: There are no refunds.
Sincerely, 

Mesa Arizona Police Department Mesa AZ Police Records (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSV5-2BWCy5honO6BdTAI5eilZ03L5AiFKDhRms64-2BOZ-2BHe1G5HUZbAKiTaV7KQFlXiSmfPbAVrYlzLuEsxQmkrTk-3DpWxA_C7WWBdQk25OCYLdWiCiseiDpMHxhjIBPuv58adI5NL10Anmoq1EDM3X84lYU7bfaCdhtukYChq8rqTKlexbYc4mbbZaMLTYwkc8UffbE8TZw2Z4pWaLxWnhsspQ5cOVPSAQBnKHnqLQu8Iu1-2FNc0ScIvqy-2Fi38cUpoLVOYOgTGm-2BEznpMCx6xN8z6hPdL7WRZIaH3jtGyCrQBum4YyTzNb5ZIfdeLaKySLdJ2SwqNqGBXRo4x5YVTe9vZ5flhk8q)

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 04, 2021, Reference # R000146-010421.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have not received your payment on invoice number INV21-R000146-2 for Public Records requested by you on January 04, 2021 with Request Number R000146-010421.
Please login to the Mesa AZ Police Records to make payment.
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center
ATTN: Brandi George
130 N. Robson
Mesa, AZ 85201

Please Note: There are no refunds.
Sincerely, 

Mesa Police Records

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 04, 2021, Reference # R000146-010421

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

The Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center received a public information request from you on January 04, 2021. Your request mentioned:

“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year

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

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The Mesa AZ Police Dept Public Records Center has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request.  You can inspect these documents online by logging into the public portal and accessing the "My Request Center" option from the menu.  The documents will be available to view for the next 90 days.

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact Police Records at (480) 644-2310.

Sincerely,

Mesa Police Department

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Samuel,
There is no easy way for me to calculate the number of police use of force incidents by type of force per year other than to physically count them in the documents I sent you.  I have provided the records for you to do that. I wish there was an easier way, but right now there is not.