Police data collection (2017-2022) (Coon Rapids 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 Minnesota Government Data Practices 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 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From:
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First Name: Samuel
Last Name: Sinyangwe
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Brief summary of the incident: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices 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 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Form Submitted on: 3/20/2024 12:51:35 AM
Form Address: https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-26/Request-for-Information-111
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Minnesota Government Data Practices Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 20, 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: Coon Rapids Police Department
Pursuant to your request for data, I provide the following:
Request 1. The total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
Response:
Year
Number of Incidents
2017
0
2018
0
2019
1
2020
0
2021
1
2022
0
Request 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.)
Response:
Year
Number of Incidents
Type
2017
0
2018
0
2019
1
Firearm
2020
0
2021
1
Firearm
2022
0
Request 3. The total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
Response:
Year
Number of Incidents
Disposition
2017
0
2018
1
2019
0
2020
1
Sustained
2021
0
2022
5
Request 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.
Response: Zero. (0)
Request 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.
Response: Three (3) in 2022. All were exonerated or not sustained.
Request 6. The total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
Response: 2018 - Total Number 1. One (1) Sustained. 2020 - Total Number 1. One (1) Sustained.
Request 7. The total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
Response: 2019 - Total Number 1. 2021 - Total Number 1.
Request 8. The total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
Response: Zero (0).
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
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Joan Lenzmeier, CMC
City Clerk
City of Coon Rapids
City Clerk's Office
11155 Robinson Drive, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
p: 763-767-6493 f: 763-767-6531
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