Police data collection (2017-2022) (Glendora, CA Police Department) • MuckRock

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

03/17/2024

Subject: California Public Records Act Request: Police data collection (2017-2022) (Glendora, CA Police Department)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records 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.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From:

03/19/2024

Subject: PR24-47 Sinyangwe, Samuel - Acknowledgement of Receipt

I am writing to you in reference to your request for records received at the City Clerk's Department on March 19, 2024. Your request will be processed under the California Public Records Act ("CPRA"), California Government Code, § 6250 et seq. and your request has been assigned number PR24-47.

1. The total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

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.

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.
Government Code § 6253(c) requires the City to provide a response to your request within ten (10) days of receipt indicating, what, if any, of the documents sought will be disclosed. Government Code § 6253 also permits the 10 day period to be extended for an additional fourteen (14) days under specified circumstances. In the event that this process takes more than the initial 10 day period to complete, I will advise you prior to the expiration of that time period of any need for an extension of time to determine whether the City has any records to disclose or to inform you of any reason that records will not be disclosed.

If you need assistance in narrowing the scope of your request so that specific records can be produced more quickly, please do not hesitate to contact us at (626) 914-8210 or city_clerk@cityofglendora.org<mailto:city_clerk@cityofglendora.org> with more information about your request. As you may be aware, the City is not required to create documents to respond to your request.
A breakdown of the associated costs will be provided prior to the duplication of requested documents. The City will make the documents available to you upon receipt of payment.
Thank you,

Rigoberto Escobedo | Senior Office Assistant
City Clerk's Department | City of Glendora
116 E. Foothill Blvd | Glendora, CA 91741
rescobedo@cityofglendora.org<mailto:rescobedo@cityofglendora.org>
(626) 914-8210
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From: Glendora, CA Police Department

03/28/2024

Subject: PR24-47 Sinyangwe, Samuel - 14-Day Extension Notice

Good afternoon,

In response to your request for information/records under the California Public Records Act, dated March 19, 2024, and received by this office on March 19, 2024, this agency has determined that more time will be needed to address your request. California Government Code Section 7922.535(b) provides that the agency may extend the deadline to respond by up to 14 days by notifying you in writing. This letter serves as that written notice. Our office will respond to you regarding the availability of any records or otherwise respond to to you on or before April 9, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's Department at (626) 914-8210 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Thank you,

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From: Glendora, CA Police Department

04/09/2024

Subject: PR24-47 Sinyangwe, Samuel - Response

In accordance with Government Code Section 625(c), please be advised that per your request received in the City Clerk's Department on March 19, 2024, for:

1. The total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

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 City response as follows:

1. The total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2017: 13
2018: There are no documents available to fulfill this request
2019: 11
2020: 14
2021: 16
2022: 18

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.).
2017: taser-5; police canine-1; strikes-3; take-down techniques-4
2018: There are no documents available to fulfill this request
2019: taser-4; police canine-1; strikes-2; take-down techniques-2; impact weapon-1; fatal officer involved shooting-1
2020: taser-3; strikes-2; take-down techniques-6; control holds-2; carotid restraint-1
2021: taser-2; strikes-5; take-down techniques-5; supplemental restraint system-2; impact weapon-1; police canine-1
2022: taser-9; strikes-2; take-down techniques-4; control holds-2; impact weapon-1

3. The total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2017: complaints 11; sustained 0
2018: complaints 9; sustained 0
2019: complaints 10; sustained 0
2020: complaints 15; sustained 0
2021: complaints 14; sustained 1
2022: complaints 11; sustained 1

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.
2017: complaints 1; sustained 0
2018: complaints 0; sustained 0
2019: complaints 0; sustained 0
2020: complaints 2; sustained 0
2021: complaints 2; sustained 0
2022: complaints 2; sustained 0

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.
2017: complaints 0; sustained 0
2018: complaints 2; sustained 0
2019: complaints 1; sustained 0
2020: complaints 1; sustained 0
2021: complaints 0; sustained 0
2022: complaints 1; sustained 0

6. The total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2017: complaints 0; sustained 0
2018: complaints 5; sustained 0
2019: complaints 1; sustained 0
2020: complaints 0; sustained 0
2021: complaints 0; sustained 0
2022: complaints 0; sustained 0

7. The total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
2017: fatal 0; non-fatal 0
2018: fatal 0; non-fatal 0
2019: fatal 1; non-fatal 0
2020: fatal 0; non-fatal 0
2021: fatal 0; non-fatal 0
2022: fatal 0; non-fatal 0

8. The total number of people who police used force against in 2022 broken down by race/ethnicity.
The Glendora Police Department does not track uses of force using race or ethnicity. There are no documents responsive to this request.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of this request, please contact the City Clerk's Department at (626) 914-8210.

Thank you,

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03/28/2024

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Tracking #	PR24-47
Multi Request	Police data collection (2017-2022)