Police data collection (2017-2022) (Blue Springs Police Department)

The following form was submitted via your website: Public Records Request

Date: 03/20/2024

First Name: Samuel

Last Name: Sinyangwe

Address1: MuckRock News DEPT MR 160568, 263 Huntington Ave

Address2: 263 Huntington Ave

City: Boston

State: Massachusetts

Zip: 02115

Email: requests@muckrock.com

Phone Number: 617-299-1832

Records Description (be specific): Subject Title / Date / Type of Record: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, 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

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Additional Information:
Form Submitted on: 3/20/2024 12:43:12 AM
Referrer Page: https://www.bluespringsgov.com/FormCenter/Governance-2/Public-Records-Request-47
Form Address: https://www.bluespringsgov.com/FormCenter/Governance-2/Public-Records-Request-47

This will acknowledge receipt of your Public Records Request. The request has been forwarded to Holly Grant in the City's Police Records Department for response.
The Missouri Sunshine Law authorizes public agencies to charge fees for providing access to, or furnishing copies of, public records. If there is a fee associated with your request, you will receive an estimate which may include the cost of staff time required to make the records available, as well as the cost of copying or reproducing records. This estimate will need to be paid in advance of research being conducted, or copies made.

Erin Ford
City Clerk

City of Blue Springs, Missouri
903 W. Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Office: (816) 622-4484
Email: eford@bluespringsgov.com<mailto:eford@bluespringsgov.com>

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Good morning,

That information is not kept in our Records department. However, our accreditation manager has informed me that she does have it. She is currently out of town but will be returning next week.
I do not know in what form she has this information. The Sunshine Law does not require we create a new record upon request, but we will be able to get you what you are needing in some form hopefully by mid-next week.

Thank you,

Holly Grant
Records Unit Supervisor
Custodian of Police Records
Blue Springs Police Department

City of Blue Springs, Mo.
1100 SW Smith St.
Blue Springs, Mo 64015

Office (816) 228-0288
Fax (816) 228-0268
Email hgrant@bluespringsgov.com<mailto:hgrant@bluespringsgov.com>

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Good Afternoon,

Our Accreditation Manager was able to send our 2022 Action Response Review and Analysis which will cover items 1, 2, 7 and 8.
We do not differentiate between fatal and non-fatal officer involved shootings, but I can tell you that the one in 2022 was fatal and the one in 2020 was not.

I was also able to pull our 2014-2023 Professional Standards Complaint Summary from our city webpage which should cover item 3. The table for citizen complaints can be found on page 2.

Our Professional Standards Detective will need to do more research for items 4, 5 and 6. He is estimating the time for that to take 2 ½ hours. Attached is the estimated fee for his time ($84.93). That will need to be paid before he can start any work on it.

A check made payable to the City of Blue Springs can be mailed to:
Blue Springs Police Department, Attn: Records
1100 SW Smith St
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Or payment can be made by phone with a debit/credit card. We accept Visa and Mastercard. My direct line is 816-228-0288.

Thank you,

Holly Grant
Records Unit Supervisor
Custodian of Police Records
Blue Springs Police Department

City of Blue Springs, Mo.
1100 SW Smith St.
Blue Springs, Mo 64015

Office (816) 228-0288
Fax (816) 228-0268
Email hgrant@bluespringsgov.com<mailto:hgrant@bluespringsgov.com>

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Good afternoon,

We have received payment for your open records request. Our Professional Standards Detective has been notified, and once he has completed your request I will get it sent to you.
I have attached the receipt for your payment.

Thank you,

Holly Grant
Records Unit Supervisor
Custodian of Police Records
Blue Springs Police Department

City of Blue Springs, Mo.
1100 SW Smith St.
Blue Springs, Mo 64015

Office (816) 228-0288
Fax (816) 228-0268
Email hgrant@bluespringsgov.com<mailto:hgrant@bluespringsgov.com>

www.bluespringsgov.com<http://www.bluespringsgov.com/>

Good Morning,

I apologize for the delay with the other part of your request. I have received it this morning and it is attached.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Otherwise, we will consider your request completed.

Thank you ,

Holly Grant
Records Unit Supervisor
Custodian of Police Records
Blue Springs Police Department

City of Blue Springs, Mo.
1100 SW Smith St.
Blue Springs, Mo 64015

Office (816) 228-0288
Fax (816) 228-0268
Email hgrant@bluespringsgov.com<mailto:hgrant@bluespringsgov.com>

www.bluespringsgov.com<http://www.bluespringsgov.com/>