Police data collection (2017-2022) (Coppell Police Department)

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* Request For Public Information
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You may reach them directly at 972-304-3669 or citysec@coppelltx.gov<mailto:citysec@coppelltx.gov>

Thank you,

Orelia H. Hernandez

Senior Administrative Assistant / Victim Liaison

Coppell Police Department

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THE CITY OF COPPELL OPEN RECORDS REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS:

* City of Coppell website
* Citizen Report
* Request For Public Information
* Submit Public Information Request
* Create Account (If you have not created one before)
All Open Records are handled through the City Secretary’s Office.
You may reach them directly at 972-304-3669 or citysec@coppelltx.gov<mailto:citysec@coppelltx.gov>
Thank you,

Orelia H. Hernandez

Senior Administrative Assistant / Victim Liaison

Coppell Police Department

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Coppell. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 7/3/2024 and given the reference number W009331-070324 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, 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.

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,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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07/15/2024 Samuel  Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR166393 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Dear Sir or Madam:
The City is still working to assemble information responsive to your request and therefore additional time is needed to respond to your request.  The City anticipates that it will respond by 07/26/2024. hould you need further assistance, please contact the City Secretary’s Department at 972-304-3669 or respond to this email.
Sincerely,
Orelia H. Hernandez
City of Coppell

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07/25/2024 Samuel  Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR166393 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Dear Sir or Madam:
In response to the Request for Public Information listed below: Police: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, 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.

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,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Sincerely,
Maria Walter
City of Coppell