Police data collection (2017-2022) (Franklin Township Police Department)
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | April 1, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, 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 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 7 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 New Jersey Open Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 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: Franklin Township Police Department
Greetings,
I am writing to advise you that I never received your first request to this department. I have received your follow up request today and will input your request into our OPRA portal where updates will be provided.
Thank you,
Carissa Mueller
Administrative Aide - Records
Franklin Township Police Department
495 DeMott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873
(732)-873-5533 Ext. 2035
Fax #: (732)-873-1073
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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 4/15/2024 and given the reference number P000415-041524 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, 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 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.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant 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.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.
Franklin Township, Somerset County
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the OPRA Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXeK8J6LnuFFMhLUe7E-2FMg6tIxVmfopDHEtK9zNSjPkpakRb79L70PG-2B3Wc-2BF-2FzYhXVEzamaiePEzp7WMPOGfVgU-3DIWK__8gJmwyxavuvPEucsIudyuSJ0ZVdTqaZH-2BK1xbc1yKrGhn7KqfkPZya4ZnblwfpwJ80g3uRoMB5PXNQeS4APL8S5-2Bs2DxOKVF2xWNLi-2F2P-2FLuaZQ8hKJMTAvuX9J-2BFvkEQL6ZvajXhzzZTC8jLtxH6SCVuomuxOd8SJIMt9TE3aw03zsjDK3xUVqVhf2s2OWnlXscrACUc2E4udyZIpl6yLYpKcQfvOB3pABUa9YYbgYfKEObUDHwp3EEY26NKlzb2ezSE0N1v1awP2S5bkpv690WqkfGaRHdaP2xpQOIuNyL19rKsh0IJ03TwMNJgeSOfeSAdBAJr2grUuMT8dATLbsUbI7p1p-2FFru-2FWbPgLeLGszzzOzEKzxeaVTdAzRs4hXke65VLsvSFk6Ff0dKphMg-3D-3D)
From: Franklin Township Police Department
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RE: Police Records Request of April 15, 2024, Reference # P000415-041524 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, The Franklin Township, Somerset County received a public records request from you on April 15, 2024. Your request was for the following record(s): To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, 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 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 Franklin Township, Somerset County has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the OPRA Center at the following link to retrieve the responsive records. Police Records Request - P000415-041524 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXeK8J6LnuFFMhLUe7E-2FMg6tIxVmfopDHEtK9zNSjPkpac6LXtXx2YBW1QmUE04KP-2FhjroioY3240DytLBBs7z2l3Q5PRd-2BAfolks-2BJrybYxLpqwd_8gJmwyxavuvPEucsIudyuSJ0ZVdTqaZH-2BK1xbc1yKrGhn7KqfkPZya4ZnblwfpwJ80g3uRoMB5PXNQeS4APL8QizyY-2BHdqWb6tV7o0ZWGQnC-2Br0TpaJBLcVEqP3belhMeT-2F1qXHKSPgcH8CD70OButDcK5VjxQYvccGygGdsiNH-2Bl2R6tS5i30J3ttaHpcB73ZMwiWYRvcLy6wTMSXCU26uNmAr7PEaz0Ul3YC8Vz82o51Hq6LftsbdUqOYstCCrjyTHYsRrpea7kAw7IULbkg1C5VP1J0UwFDaiP7Rzq0g4IRmh1vOYrRFsmGaj3Xr6lrWIVXMQkA5ugtX8kU-2BAjmQjiJDUdfbrfhtQ-2F7u11EbmBNNSi5Jt-2FpkzlF8fuNylDnEQAdavzmtAtwfduCxmrw-3D-3D) For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Carissa Mueller
Police
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