Use of force detail data 2008-2016 (Brownsville Police Department)

Aileen Johnson filed this request with the Brownsville Police Department of Brownsville, TX.

It is a clone of this request.

Multi Request Use of force detail data 2008-2016
Submitted June 30, 2020
Status
Completed

From: Aileen Johnson

Subject: Texas Public Information Act Request: Use of force detail data 2008-2016 (Brownsville Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Use of force data with detail summaries for all use of force incidents from 2008-2016. Please provide the following details for each incident:

Date (year, month, day) of the incident, subject race, officer race, type of force used, whether there was subject injury, and whether there was officer injury.

I prefer csv spreadsheet format (or pdf) where each row represents an incident. Here is an example of the data I'm looking for (https://www.dallasopendata.com/Public-Safety/Police-2015-Response-to-Resistance/594v-2cnd).

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

A. Johnson

From: Brownsville Police Department

Subject: Use of force 2008-2016 Attn: A Johnson

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Dear Muck Rock:

This letter is in response to your request for information to the Brownsville Police Records Department regarding: Use of force incidents from 2008-2016.

The City of Brownsville has reviewed its files and has located the enclosed documents that are responsive to your request. Although the Public Information Act allows a governmental body to charge for copying documents, the enclosed is being provided to you at no charge.

Please see the enclosed responsive document(s) as per your request.

Best Regards,

Norma J. Alvear
Administrative Supervisor
City of Brownsville Police Department
600 E. Jackson Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel: 956 548-7118 Fax: 956 548-7115
openrecordsrequest@brownsvilletx.gov

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