Texas Police Data Collection (Edinburg Police Department)
| Tracking # |
R000933-102121 |
| Submitted | Aug. 18, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2019-2020 (for example: 27 taser incidents in 2019, 16 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2019, 4 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 18, 2021. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 18, 2021. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 18, 2021. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 18, 2021. 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: City of Edinburg FOIA
Dear MuckRock News Dept MR 89458:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Edinburg. 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 10/21/2021 and given the reference number R000933-102121 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2019-2020 (for example: 27 taser incidents in 2019. 16 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2019, 4 baton incidents in 2020 , ect.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2016. 2 complaints sustained in 2016. 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI's National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City of Edinburg department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the City of Edinburg, TX - Public Records Center.
City of Edinburg
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the City of Edinburg, TX - Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTE9Fs3sh-2B22SOkmDhJan3aw6e7o4t6TYa7TQslVy-2FStsbEJ4gpbObqyCiot2AM2ewgylewdudV3qSBL2Intp8g-3D-tMQ_YU6nuzF-2BQ8aqLx2T0bHnUpox374gP-2F6SqaZDmngtWPZ30EcC58KmB1FbCqE8Liw8ahcDcVhJ5TgkrH26XkYly-2Bd8C-2FD6Ezchgq2Gt6LfUJZzxnS-2FkgP4-2FkN49g5ntDD5jbJ8-2Fmbf2AVNSz2FLD-2FmxeA9-2BXdXUJcMxYUQ4eARDQx8vafYJ08O1Mrif41Sw6CzRb6S7tyzQ8DPIDwkkH6M5v44InlUyWzyjJPW9V3soDg-3D)
From: Edinburg Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 21, 2021, Reference # R000933-102121.
Dear MuckRock News Dept MR 89458,
The Edinburg, TX received a public information request from you on October 21, 2021. Your request mentioned:
“I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2019-2020 (for example: 27 taser incidents in 2019. 16 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2019, 4 baton incidents in 2020 , ect.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2016. 2 complaints sustained in 2016. 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI's National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
I”
The Edinburg, TX has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the City of Edinburg, TX - Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents.
Public Information Request - R000933-102121
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Maria Ortiz
Administrative Specialist
City Secretary
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the City of Edinburg, TX - Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTE9Fs3sh-2B22SOkmDhJan3ZF5FkYtZ4mVwckI7PDICLJoKiXc7-2BdIM-2FqQEa7mtdG6DACINJ4tn6D5iCB0SFgsOA-3D_L7Q_YU6nuzF-2BQ8aqLx2T0bHnUpox374gP-2F6SqaZDmngtWPZ30EcC58KmB1FbCqE8Liw8sAzEEpeX-2BzNP2hWVeEtHvaKoPL7mrr4-2FyLYJ5NvL-2FTK9KPAbo8yF6wfUt-2BuSPxsIkC-2B9jVosiWWrowSlBGCMgOfzHLSOEl7CNZbuutQzMEzx5Jhbjo9NwA20w8N8lXQRD3jdJ8ITNe2sZWRsVkoGvpiysNyFhcF7-2BItHqsCq0co-3D)
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