Police Data Collection Request (2022) (Boynton Beach Police Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

Thank you for your interest in Police public records of the City of Boynton Beach, FL Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 11/28/2023 and given the reference number P041296-112823 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Per Florida State Statute 316.066(2)(a)(b) all Crash reports that reveal the identity and/or personal information concerning the parties involved in the crash are confidential for the first 60 days and only immediately available to the parties involved in the crash, their legal representatives, their licensed insurance agents. An involved party listed in the crash report may obtain a copy in person at the Police Records Department located at 2100 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and must present a valid driver’s license or other photographic identification.
FSS Florida State Statue 316.066(2)(d) states the Involved parties legal representatives must present a valid driver’s license or other photographic identification; proof of status, or identification that demonstrate his or her qualifications to access that information, and file a written sworn statement with the state or local agency in possession of the information stating that information from a crash report made confidential and exempt by this section will not be used for any commercial or accident victims, or knowingly disclosed to any third party for the purpose of such solicitation.
****This subsection does not prevent the dissemination or publication of news to the general public by any legitimate media entitled to access confidential and exempt information pursuant to this section.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Police staff 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 Florida Public Information Act 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.

Thank You,

City of Boynton Beach, FL

RE: Police Public Records Request(s) of November 28, 2023, Reference # P041296-112823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Boynton Beach, FL Public Records Center
You can also send a check or money order payable to:
ATTN: Internal Affairs
Boynton Beach Police Department
2100 High Ridge Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Sincerely, 
Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs

RE: Police Public Records Request(s) of November 28, 2023, Reference # P041296-112823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have not received your payment on invoice number INV23-P041296-1 for Public Records requested by you on November 28, 2023 with Request Number P041296-112823. This request is now closed.

Sincerely, 
Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs

RE: Police Public Records Request(s) of November 28, 2023, Reference # P041296-112823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have not received your payment on invoice number [INVOICE_NUMBER] for Public Records requested by you on November 28, 2023 with Request Number P041296-112823. This request is now closed.

Sincerely, 
Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://boyntonbeachfl.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/CustomerIssues.aspx)

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Good morning,
Kindly submit a new request for this year.
Thank you.
BPowell

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 28, 2023, Reference # P041296-112823
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV23-P041296-1 of $ on 05/08/2024 for Request Number P041296-112823.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
5/8/2024 Check $58.53
If you are paying the estimate, we will now begin working on gathering documents responsive to your request. Once we have gathered the documents, a final statement of the remaining balance owed will be sent to you. This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request. Full payment is required before we release the records to you.
If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center.
Sincerely,
Boynton Beach, FL