Use of force data (2017-2023) (Columbus Division of Police)
| Tracking # |
PRR #24-5910 |
| Multi Request | Use of force data (2017-2023) |
| Submitted | Nov. 25, 2024 |
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Communications
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request.
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: Columbus Division of Police
Requestor,
This email serves as acknowledgement that the below and/or attached request was received by the Public Records Unit. The request was assigned as PRR #24-5910
The Columbus Division of Police Public Records Unit generally responds to Public Records requests in the order in which they are received. As one of the largest public agencies and the largest police department in the State of Ohio, the Division possesses a substantial amount of public records with varying requests to fulfill. We will try our best to respond as quickly as possible; however, depending on your request and the amount of responsive records, the response time may vary.
No further action is required, and please do not reply to this email.
The Public Records Unit
City of Columbus
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Main 614.645.4925
Fax 614.645.0903
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 29, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PRR #24-5910.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 29, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PRR #24-5910.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Columbus Division of Police
Hello,
Your request was received. It has been filed in our system, as one of the largest public agencies and the largest police deparment in the State of Ohio, the Division possesses a substantial amount of public records with varying requests to fulfill. You will be notified when your request is completed, unfortunately we have no way to provide a time frame. The requests are being worked on in the order that they were received. We are currently working through requests labeled in the 5,500’s. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Additonally, please send all correspondence to The Public Records Unit. Either by fax or email, this is the best way to ensure you are receiving the most accurate and up to date information regarding your request.
Respectfully,
Public Records Unit
(614) 645-4925 (main)
(614) 645-0903 (fax)
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 29, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PRR #24-5910.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Columbus Division of Police
Hello,
Your request was received. It has been filed in our system, as one of the largest public agencies and the largest police department in the State of Ohio, the Division possesses a substantial amount of public records with varying requests to fulfill. You will be notified when your request is completed. The requests are being worked on in the order that they were received. We are currently working through requests labeled in the 5,700’s. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Respectfully,
Public Records Unit
(614) 645-4925 (main)
(614) 645-0903 (fax)
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 29, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PRR #24-5910.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Columbus Division of Police
Hello,
Your request was received. It has been filed in our system, as one of the largest public agencies and the largest police deparment in the State of Ohio, the Division possesses a substantial amount of public records with varying requests to fulfill. You will be notified when your request is completed, unfortunately we have no way to provide a time frame. The requests are being worked on in the order that they were received. We are currently working through requests labeled in the 5,800’s. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Respectfully,
Public Records Unit
(614) 645-4925 (main)
(614) 645-0903 (fax)
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image001
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 29, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #PRR #24-5910.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Columbus Division of Police
Attached is the Excel spreadsheet you requested. It has been redacted in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and Marsy’s Law.
