Police data collection (2017-2022) (aiken public safety)

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

The City of Aiken has reviewed your FOIA request number Request Number: 245-2024 submitted on 7/1/2024 through which you requested the following information:

Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year. 2. the total number of police 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

The City of Aiken has determined that it does not have records that exactly conform to your request, but yearly reports that contain the requested data can be provided. An invoice to retrieve and produce those reports has been issued.

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Laura Jordan

City Solicitor & Staff Attorney

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

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July 26, 2024

This is a follow up to request number 245-2024:

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I wanted to follow up on the following South Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #245-2024.

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On July 11, 2024:
Subject: RE: South Carolina Public Records Law Request #245-2024

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Please find enclosed a check for $30.75 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.

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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: Fee issued notification for 245-2024
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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: Payment due for FOI request 245-2024
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

The City of Aiken has estimated the cost of preparing your request for public records submitted 7/1/2024. Please go to Request Number: 245-2024 where you can view the invoice and pay the fee, which is required to begin the processing of your request. If you would like to pay via check, please reply to this email and I will give you instructions on how to do so.

This invoice is for payment to produce records that are not exempt from disclosure by the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act or other laws.

Thank You,

Laura Jordan

City Solicitor & Staff Attorney
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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: City of Aiken, SC Records Request Determination for ()245-2024
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

The City of Aiken has reviewed your FOIA request number Request Number: 245-2024 submitted on 7/1/2024 through which you requested the following information:

Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year. 2. the total number of police 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

The City of Aiken has determined that it does not have records that exactly conform to your request, but yearly reports that contain the requested data can be provided. An invoice to retrieve and produce those reports has been issued.

You may click the request number above to review all information related to this request.

Thank You,

Laura Jordan

City Solicitor & Staff Attorney
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On July 1, 2024:
Subject: City of Aiken, SC Records Request Confirmation ()246-2024
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On June 29, 2024:
Subject: South Carolina Public Records Law Request: Police data collection (2017-2022) (aiken public safety)
To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

2. the total number of police 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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July 26, 2024

This is a follow up to request number 245-2024:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following South Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #245-2024.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On July 26, 2024:
Subject: RE: South Carolina Public Records Law Request #245-2024
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aiken public safety
South Carolina Public Records Law Office
P.O Box 1177
Aiken, SC 29802

July 26, 2024

This is a follow up to request number 245-2024:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following South Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #245-2024.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
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On July 11, 2024:
Subject: RE: South Carolina Public Records Law Request #245-2024

To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed a check for $30.75 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.

Thank you.

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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: Fee issued notification for 245-2024
A fee has been issued for your request for records.

The requested records for 245-2024 have been processed and will be released pending payment of the issued fee.

View request status: Request Number: 245-2024
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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: Payment due for FOI request 245-2024
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

The City of Aiken has estimated the cost of preparing your request for public records submitted 7/1/2024. Please go to Request Number: 245-2024 where you can view the invoice and pay the fee, which is required to begin the processing of your request. If you would like to pay via check, please reply to this email and I will give you instructions on how to do so.

This invoice is for payment to produce records that are not exempt from disclosure by the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act or other laws.

Thank You,

Laura Jordan

City Solicitor & Staff Attorney
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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: City of Aiken, SC Records Request Determination for ()245-2024
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

The City of Aiken has reviewed your FOIA request number Request Number: 245-2024 submitted on 7/1/2024 through which you requested the following information:

Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year. 2. the total number of police 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

The City of Aiken has determined that it does not have records that exactly conform to your request, but yearly reports that contain the requested data can be provided. An invoice to retrieve and produce those reports has been issued.

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Thank You,

Laura Jordan

City Solicitor & Staff Attorney
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On July 1, 2024:
Subject: City of Aiken, SC Records Request Confirmation ()246-2024
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On June 29, 2024:
Subject: South Carolina Public Records Law Request: Police data collection (2017-2022) (aiken public safety)
To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

2. the total number of police 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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On July 11, 2024:
Subject: RE: South Carolina Public Records Law Request #245-2024

To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed a check for $30.75 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.

Thank you.

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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: Fee issued notification for 245-2024
A fee has been issued for your request for records.

The requested records for 245-2024 have been processed and will be released pending payment of the issued fee.

View request status: Request Number: 245-2024
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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: Payment due for FOI request 245-2024
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

The City of Aiken has estimated the cost of preparing your request for public records submitted 7/1/2024. Please go to Request Number: 245-2024 where you can view the invoice and pay the fee, which is required to begin the processing of your request. If you would like to pay via check, please reply to this email and I will give you instructions on how to do so.

This invoice is for payment to produce records that are not exempt from disclosure by the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act or other laws.

Thank You,

Laura Jordan

City Solicitor & Staff Attorney
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On July 9, 2024:
Subject: City of Aiken, SC Records Request Determination for ()245-2024
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

The City of Aiken has reviewed your FOIA request number Request Number: 245-2024 submitted on 7/1/2024 through which you requested the following information:

Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year. 2. the total number of police 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

The City of Aiken has determined that it does not have records that exactly conform to your request, but yearly reports that contain the requested data can be provided. An invoice to retrieve and produce those reports has been issued.

You may click the request number above to review all information related to this request.

Thank You,

Laura Jordan

City Solicitor & Staff Attorney
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On June 29, 2024:
Subject: South Carolina Public Records Law Request: Police data collection (2017-2022) (aiken public safety)
To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

2. the total number of police 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=u001.nrfdmL-2B1UhWpB4V2ArB2sZFAmI7Y4HWGs-2BWx9jsgf-2F62Sdngj-2BJhZJFcDgisq1ATSfe4x5vvE-2BESE-2B3LJAYSMQJWganAqj1UMVDzVLoAiqDkPCveA0aNRObUc-2FHoWXBGy3iDsZSGbckfBOqPEaIutr1s2dHvy0lnzK7Xh9RaN0jaOwgHZ3-2BoihCsTqawRm-2BtH2n7YOQLlfXbXP-2B70zGHMKWgcwcNpVm1-2BKajlp-2FCSNzGUxvP-2FjRCkovFHBzB7SmEHw5af-2BqLO4XCp0XYco32uFstVNkzILaXlVniWShlqpep0gWlIaSQRh6YWzRmQeSGlkKgX4fNiiY4FEOq6vlhArJt6djWG9RfMEKclpqu4xRF6OrnT0bM3q-2BncfQs7zdobdqCcNkQnJkSdRsT5geD66V8M3c6jI9HGYoqvCbWgFr2UG5OfCRWrYFwv4JSzDH95XCOZLfI8CC47gD6YYCA-2BZRVJvjkFieONhKM7-2FEcizdx-2Fh5fN816dT5p-2FL3S0RL-2Ft9aR-2B16a9Ww-2BY4d3XptkvQ-3D-3DSqIx_j2JP8LXgktMzb2LMPLnn2Mp5RiaFMtuJDtS3aO87sVcFkkHw3rDHAFwYY0Wkem1TQjF3ucc8eROU-2Bb8CyrACOnW3e4rc7b7tv-2B0n-2F0cx-2F9HE6A-2By0dRyyrcEJOyZ78hNQ4D-2BrRzQL-2BtNmZivf04MCG-2BJq4kjmFfdbN9XVmfkFVQ9dlT-2BC5TPJulMufu6-2FnpzhtKzCPm2tnnDjjafzkppCnfOA2-2B6qByy8u7aRZ4xrFg-3D

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Hello,

The request Request Number: 245-2024 has been completed.

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Samuel,

The files related to Freedom of Information Request number 245-2024 have been uploaded to the public portal and may be accessed by following this link: Request Number: 245-2024.

If you have further questions or need additional information, you may reply to this email.

Thank you,

Susan Mimmie

Executive Administrative Assistant