Police data collection (2017-2022) (Fitchburg Police Department)
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| Submitted | June 27, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, 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.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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: Fitchburg Police Department
Good Morning,
As the designated Records Access Officer for the Fitchburg Police Department I have been tasked with responding to your recent request for public records regarding the following:
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.
Your request was received 6/28/2024, by email.
The Fitchburg Police Department is requesting a 30 day extension to produce these records due to staffing issues surrounding the July Holiday and vacation season.
Please be advised that pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 and G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A(a) you have the right to appeal this decision to the Supervisor of Records, at the address listed below, within 90 days from your original request. The appeal must include your original request along with this response. Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A(c) you also have the right to seek judicial review by commencing a civil action in the Superior Court.
Supervisor of Records
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
McCormack Building, Room 1719
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
I kindly request a return email acknowledging this response and acceptance to the request for the 30 day extension (8/1/2024) to your public records request.
Respectfully,
[https://www.fitchburgma.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=9639] Captain Matthew LeMay
Technical Services Commander
Police Department
City of Fitchburg, Massachusetts
O: 978-345-9646 \ | mlemay@police.fitchburgma.gov
www.fitchburgma.gov<http://www.fitchburgma.gov/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/FitchburgMassachusetts/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/Fitchburg365>
From: Fitchburg Police Department
Good afternoon,
As the designated Records Access Officer for the Fitchburg Police Department I have been tasked with responding your recent request for public records regarding the following:
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.
Your request was received 6/28/2024, by email.
In my July 1st email below I requested 30 days to respond to your request. Below is my formal response to your request along with the details describing the attachments above related to your request.
In regards to items listed in #1, #2 and #7 of your public records request, the information listed in the attachment above labeled "Use of Force Annual Report" supplies this information.
In regards to items listed in # 3, #4, #5 and #6 of your pubic records request, the information listed in the attachment above labeled "IA Related public Records Request June 2024"" supplies this information.
In regards to items listed in # 8 of your pubic records request, the information listed in the attachment above labeled "2022 Use of Force Spreadsheet" supplies this information.
Please be advised that pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 and G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A(a) you have the right to appeal this decision to the Supervisor of Records, at the address listed below, within 90 days from your original request. The appeal must include your original request along with this response. Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A(c) you also have the right to seek judicial review by commencing a civil action in the Superior Court.
Supervisor of Records
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
McCormack Building, Room 1719
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
I kindly request that you send me a return email acknowledging this response to your public records request.
Respectfully,
[https://www.fitchburgma.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=9639] Captain Matthew LeMay
Technical Services Commander
Police Department
City of Fitchburg, Massachusetts
O: 978-345-9646 \ | mlemay@police.fitchburgma.gov
www.fitchburgma.gov<http://www.fitchburgma.gov/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/FitchburgMassachusetts/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/Fitchburg365>
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