Sheriff data collection request 2020 and 2022
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| Submitted | March 1, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
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 2020 and 2022, separated by year. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, in 2020 and 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2020, 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 2020 and 2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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.
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
From: Brevard County Sheriff
Thank you for contacting us. We have successfully received your public records request and will respond as soon as possible.
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Please note:
Schedule of Fees for Public Records Reproduction
Records Check:
$2.00 / per last name inquiry
Local record of those persons booked into the Brevard County Jail.
Case Report:
$0.15 / single sided copy if request is 10 pages or more
$.20 / double-sided copy
By Mail – Add self-addressed stamped envelope
CD/DVD:
$1.00 / each (plus service charge if applicable)
Due to security concerns, we will not accept any CD/DVD, memory stick, or any other device for duplication.
Service Charge:
Requestors will be charged for employee’s labor cost when the request takes 15 or more minutes to fulfill. Any specialty costs, to include technological resources or extensive research time will be subject to further expense. Advance deposit may be required for extensive requests.
Methods of Payment
Individuals may pay for records reproduction fees by one of the following: Money Order/Cashier Check, Cash, Business Check, Credit Card. (Credit Card fee is 2.95% with a $2.00 minimum). PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Brevard County Sheriff
Your request is being processed.
Regards,
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office/Records
700 S. Park Ave.
Titusville, FL 32780
Email: records@bcso.us<mailto:records@bcso.us>
Phone: 321-264-5214
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From: Brevard County Sheriff
Attached is the estimated invoice to begin processing your request. There may be an additional invoice once the initial part of your request has been processed.
Enclosed is the invoice associated with your request. Individuals may pay for records reproduction fees by one of the following: Money Order/Cashier Check, Cash, Business Check, Credit Card. (Credit Card fee is 2.95% with a $2.00 minimum). Personal checks are not accepted. We now have a link on the BCSO website for online payments to be made. Users will go to the main page of the Brevard Sheriff’s Office website and click “pay online” using the pictured button. There is a $2. fee to use the online option as it is a third-party vendor. If you choose to pay online, please email me the confirmation number so that I can process your request.
Once payment has been received I can begin to process this request.
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Click the following link and follow the instructions:
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Regards,
Margaret Hargis, #1521
Records Specialist II
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
700 Park Ave.,
Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 264-5214
Email: Margaret.hargis@bcso.us<mailto:Margaret.hargis@bcso.us>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $816.32 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
SL Office
700 S. Park Avenue
Titusville, FL 32780
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Brevard County Sheriff
This request will be sent out once completed.
Margaret
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 3, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Brevard County Sheriff
This was postal mailed on 4/10/24.
Regards,
Margaret Hargis, #1521
Records Specialist II
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
700 Park Ave.,
Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 264-5214
Email: Margaret.hargis@bcso.us<mailto:Margaret.hargis@bcso.us>
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From: Brevard County Sheriff
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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