Police data collection (2017-2022) (Colton Police Department)
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | March 17, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Colton Police Department
Hello,
The City Clerk Office received your public record request on 3/19/24 and we are currently conducting a diligent and through search for the records you have requested. We expect to be able to respond to your record request no later than by 3/27/24.
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Office of the City Clerk- Deputy City Clerk
City of Colton | 650 N. La Cadena Drive | Colton, CA 92324
T: 909.370.5001 | EMAIL: SVargas@coltonca.gov<mailto:SVargas@coltonca.gov>
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From: Colton Police Department
Good Evening,
The City of Colton received your request for public records on March 19, 2024. The requested records are from field facilities of other establishments separate from the City Clerk Office. The time we initially estimated for us to gather your records must be extended. We will continue to diligently work on your record request and will respond no later than April 11, 2023 as authorized by Gov. Code § 7922.535(b)(c).
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Office of the City Clerk- Deputy City Clerk
City of Colton | 650 N. La Cadena Drive | Colton, CA 92324
T: 909.370.5001 | EMAIL: SVargas@coltonca.gov<mailto:SVargas@coltonca.gov>
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From: Colton Police Department
Good Morning,
The City of Colton received your request for public records on March 19, 2024. The requested records are from field facilities of other establishments separate from the City Clerk Office. The time we initially estimated for us to gather your records must be extended once again. We will continue to diligently work on your record request and will respond no later than April 25, 2024 as authorized by Gov. Code § 7922.535(b)(c).
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Office of the City Clerk- Deputy City Clerk
City of Colton | 650 N. La Cadena Drive | Colton, CA 92324
T: 909.370.5001 | EMAIL: SVargas@coltonca.gov<mailto:SVargas@coltonca.gov>
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From: Colton Police Department
Good Evening,
In response to the Public Record Act request that you submitted on 3/19/24, please see the following responses and the attached records. We are still searching for records that are located at field facilities of other establishments that are separate from the City Clerk Office. We will continue to diligently work on your record request and will respond no later than by May 9, 2024 as authorized by Gov. Code § 7922.535(b)(c).
Attached: 2018-2022 California Department of Justice Annual Civilian Complaint reporting form.
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year. Still searching for records.
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.) Still searching for records.
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year. See attached.
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. See attached.
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. See attached.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year. See attached.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
2017: 0
2018: 1
2019: 0
2020: 1
2021: 0
2022: 1
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity. Still searching for records.
Respectfully,
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Office of the City Clerk- Deputy City Clerk
City of Colton | 650 N. La Cadena Drive | Colton, CA 92324
T: 909.370.5001 | EMAIL: SVargas@coltonca.gov<mailto:SVargas@coltonca.gov>
From: Colton Police Department
Good Afternoon,
The City of Colton received your request for public records on March 19, 2024. The requested records are from field facilities of other establishments separate from the City Clerk Office. The time we initially estimated for us to gather your records must be extended once again. We will continue to diligently work on your record request and will respond no later than May 22, 2024 as authorized by Gov. Code § 7922.535(b)(c).
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Office of the City Clerk- Deputy City Clerk
City of Colton | 650 N. La Cadena Drive | Colton, CA 92324
T: 909.370.5001 | EMAIL: SVargas@coltonca.gov<mailto:SVargas@coltonca.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 22, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Colton Police Department
Good afternoon,
The City of Colton received your request for public records on March 19, 2024. The requested records are from field facilities of other establishments separate from the City Clerk Office. Unfortunately, the time we initially estimated for us to gather your records must be extended once again. We will continue to diligently work on your record request and we will respond no later than June 20, 2024 as authorized by Gov. Code § 7922.535(b)(c).
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Office of the City Clerk- Deputy City Clerk
City of Colton | 650 N. La Cadena Drive | Colton, CA 92324
T: 909.370.5001 | EMAIL: SVargas@coltonca.gov<mailto:SVargas@coltonca.gov>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 20, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Colton Police Department
Good Afternoon Mr. Samuel Sinyangwe,
Please see the attached letter for the City of Colton’s response to your Public Records Act request.
This record request is now considered complete.
Stephanie M. Vargas, CMC, CPMC
Office of the City Clerk- Deputy City Clerk
City of Colton | 650 N. La Cadena Drive | Colton, CA 92324
T: 909.370.5001 | EMAIL: SVargas@coltonca.gov<mailto:SVargas@coltonca.gov>
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