Police data collection (2017-2022) (Chelmsford Police Department)
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| Tracking # |
SPR 24-1962 SPR24/1962 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | June 29, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts 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.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Chelmsford Police Department
Good afternoon,
We are in receipt of your request (see attached) and are currently processing it.
Respectfully,
A.Hayden
Chelmsford Police Records (RAO)
Phone: (978)-256-2521, Option 1
Fax: (978)-256-7094
ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov<mailto:ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov>
The information in this transmittal (including attachments, if any) is confidential and is intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. Any review, use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this transmittal is prohibited except by or on behalf of the intended recipient.
From: Chelmsford Police Department
Good afternoon,
The Chelmsford Police department is seeking a time extension on a records request from Muck Rock News (please see attached), both SPR and the requestor have been CC'd on this email.
Respectfully,
A.Hayden
Chelmsford Police Records (RAO)
Phone: (978)-256-2521, Option 1
Fax: (978)-256-7094
ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov<mailto:ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov>
The information in this transmittal (including attachments, if any) is confidential and is intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. Any review, use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this transmittal is prohibited except by or on behalf of the intended recipient.
From: Chelmsford Police Department
Dear Records Custodian,
Please be aware, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, this office has received your petition relating to your entity's response to a request for public records. Attached are further details concerning this petition. If you have any questions or wish to provide further information relating to this matter, please contact the Public Records Division at pre@sec.state.ma.us<mailto:pre@sec.state.ma.us> or 617-727-2832.
Given that the Supervisor of Records must issue a determination within 5 business days of receipt of the petition, please provide any additional information to this office as soon as possible.
Very Respectfully,
Benjamin
Benjamin Chan (he/him/his)
Senior Legal Clerk
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
Public Records Division
One Ashburton Place, Room 1719
Boston, MA 02108
617-727-2832
From: Chelmsford Police Department
Good Afternoon,
Please be aware, the Supervisor of Records has issued a determination relating to an appeal in which you were involved. This determination is attached and available online at: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/AppealsWeb/AppealsStatus.aspx.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Records Division at 617-727-2832 or pre@sec.state.ma.us<mailto:pre@sec.state.ma.us>.
Thank you,
Patrick Pierce (He/Him/His)
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
Public Records Division
One Ashburton Place, Room 1719
Boston, MA, 02108
617-727-2832
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts 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 #SPR24/1962.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Chelmsford Police Department
Good afternoon,
We received a request from Muck Rock News, for records on July 1, 2024. Due to the size of the request and the volume of records sought, our department filed for a time extension through the Supervisor of Public Records office (SPR 24-1962), which granted us an additional 12 business days.
Attached, you will find the requested information in both PDF and Excel spreadsheet formats. Although our department is not obligated to create a document to fulfill a request under Massachusetts Public Records Law, we have provided a spreadsheet to ensure the most efficient delivery of the information. Please note that no fees or redactions were applied to this request. Both the requestor and SPR have been notified and or CC'd on this email.
Respectfully,
A.Hayden
Chelmsford Police Records (RAO)
Phone: (978)-256-2521, Option 1
Fax: (978)-256-7094
ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov<mailto:ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov>
The information in this transmittal (including attachments, if any) is confidential and is intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. Any review, use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this transmittal is prohibited except by or on behalf of the intended recipient.
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Police_Use_of_Force_Data
From: Chelmsford Police Department
To whom it may concern,
We received a request from Muck Rock News, for records on July 1, 2024. Due to the size of the request and the volume of records sought, our department filed for a time extension through the your office (SPR 24-1962), which granted us an additional 12 business days.
I have attached the requested information in both PDF and Excel spreadsheet formats. As you are aware, per Massachusetts Public Records Law our department is not obligated to create records in response to a request. At this time, we have provided Muck Rock News with a spreadsheet and PDF of tables I created. I felt this was the most efficient way to respond with the records sought and within the allotted time frame. Please note that no fees or redactions were applied to Muck Rock's request. Both Muck Rock and your officer have been notified and or CC'd on the response.
Respectfully,
A.Hayden
Chelmsford Police Records (RAO)
Phone: (978)-256-2521, Option 1
Fax: (978)-256-7094
ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov<mailto:ahayden@chelmsfordma.gov>
The information in this transmittal (including attachments, if any) is confidential and is intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. Any review, use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this transmittal is prohibited except by or on behalf of the intended recipient.
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