Police data collection (2017-2022) (Dothan 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 Alabama Open Records Law, 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,
André Natta, a citizen of Alabama, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Alabama Open Records Law 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:
Good Afternoon,
Regarding the attached request for records, we must insist that you provide a subpoena from the court before releasing such documents.
Thank you,
Gloria Etress
Records Technician I
Dothan Police Department
210 North Saint Andrews Street
Dothan, Alabama 36303
(334) 615-4650 Main
(334) 615-3605 Office
(334) 615-3629 Fax
getress@dothan.org<mailto:getress@dothan.org>
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY BY THE RECIPIENT(S) TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED, AND IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL, PERSONAL, AND/OR PRIVILEDGED INFORMATION. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THIS EMAIL OR ITS CONTENTS TO ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE SENDER. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT COPY, DISTRIBUTE, OR TAKE ACTION BASED ON THIS COMMUNICATION. ANY FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED IN ERROR, OR SUBSEQUENT REPLY, SHOULD BE DELETED OR DESTROYED
From: Dothan Police Department
2nd response.
Gloria Etress
Records Technician I
Dothan Police Department
210 North Saint Andrews Street
Dothan, Alabama 36303
(334) 615-4650 Main
(334) 615-3605 Office
(334) 615-3629 Fax
getress@dothan.org<mailto:getress@dothan.org>
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY BY THE RECIPIENT(S) TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED, AND IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL, PERSONAL, AND/OR PRIVILEDGED INFORMATION. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THIS EMAIL OR ITS CONTENTS TO ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE SENDER. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT COPY, DISTRIBUTE, OR TAKE ACTION BASED ON THIS COMMUNICATION. ANY FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED IN ERROR, OR SUBSEQUENT REPLY, SHOULD BE DELETED OR DESTROYED
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Alabama Open Records Law 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: Dothan Police Department
Good Morning,
Again, regarding the attached request for records, we must insist that you provide a subpoena from the court before releasing such documents. This is my 3rd and final response to this request.
Thank you,
Gloria Etress
Records Technician I
Dothan Police Department
210 North Saint Andrews Street
Dothan, Alabama 36303
(334) 615-4650 Main
(334) 615-3605 Office
(334) 615-3629 Fax
getress@dothan.org<mailto:getress@dothan.org>
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY BY THE RECIPIENT(S) TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED, AND IT MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL, PERSONAL, AND/OR PRIVILEDGED INFORMATION. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THIS EMAIL OR ITS CONTENTS TO ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE SENDER. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT COPY, DISTRIBUTE, OR TAKE ACTION BASED ON THIS COMMUNICATION. ANY FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED IN ERROR, OR SUBSEQUENT REPLY, SHOULD BE DELETED OR DESTROYED
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