Police Data Collection Request (2020)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the North Dakota Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 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 in 2020.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

6. all information reported to the FBI's National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.

Note that my requests for civilian complaints are specifically for civilian complaints alleging police misconduct, 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

There is a possibility of fees being assessed. With the amount of information being sought, I believe this will take approximately two hours. According to NDCC, the first hour is free, and any additional work after that on the request is $25.00 an hour. Depending on your answer to the below question, the amount of time could be increased significantly.

I have a question about # 5. Are you wanting criminal conduct alleged against officers or alleged criminal conduct made by any citizen?

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Sergeant Shane Aberle
Fargo Police Department
Professional Accountability Unit
(701)476-4189
saberle@Fargond.gov<mailto:saberle@Fargond.gov>

"A safe and unified community built on trust, accountability, and inclusion."

I would anticipate no more than $25.00 based off your last email.

There will not be an invoice. I was mistaken in the data you wanted. There will not be a charge. Here you go.