Police data collection (2017-2022) (Fairfield Police Department)
| Tracking # |
24-65 |
| 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 Connecticut Freedom of Information 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.
I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be made available to the public at MuckRock.com.
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 4 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 Connecticut Freedom of Information Act 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: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-65:
We have received your records request and are currently in the process of searching for responsive documents. This may take some time as we need to locate and review any available documents and determine whether any exemptions apply. Once this process is complete, we will follow up with you regarding our claim of exemption and/or the availability of the documents.
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Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-65.
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 Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-65.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-65:
We have been working to locate and review producible records responsive to your request. Due to either the volume of your request or the backlog of other requests, it will take additional time to obtain responsive documents and review for any applicable exemptions prior to any release. Your patience is appreciated.
Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-65:
We are writing to inform you that we have been working to locate and review producible records responsive to your request.
Due to either the volume of your request or the backlog of other requests, it will take additional time to obtain responsive documents and review for any applicable exemptions prior to any release.
Your patience is appreciated.
Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-65:
We are still working to locate and review producible records responsive to your request. Due to either the volume of your request or the backlog of other requests, it will take additional time to obtain responsive documents and review for any applicable exemptions prior to any release.
Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #24-65.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-65:
This message serves are an update that we are still working to locate and review producible records responsive to your request. Due to either the volume of your request or the backlog of other requests, it will take additional time to obtain responsive documents and review for any applicable exemptions prior to any release.
Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-65:
Due to the volume of your request and a backlog of other requests, it will take additional time to obtain responsive documents and review for any applicable exemptions prior to any release. We anticipate at least an additional 30-60 days to complete this review and compile the records you are seeking.
Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A document has been released for record request #24-65 along with the following message:
Attached please find a portion of records that are responsive to your FOIA request. The records attached are inclusive of those related to Use of Force. We are still in the process of reviewing responsive documents related to Citizen Complaints. Assuming other responsive documents exist, we will get them to you as soon they are available. We reserve the right to withhold and/or redact any records or information that may be exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act, and/or other applicable legal privileges.
Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
* 20240614115303.pdf
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-65:
We are still working to locate and review producible records related to Citizen Complaints. This is expected to take 30-60 days due to limited availability of personnel with access to that information.
Thank you,
Fairfield Police Department
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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A document has been released for record request #24-65 along with the following message:
All remaining documents responsive to your request related to producible material held by the Fairfield Police Department have been released.
We consider your request fulfilled and it is now closed.
* Complaint Stats 17-22.pdf
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Town of Fairfield, CT
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Record request #24-65 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All records have been released, and the request has been fulfilled
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