Sheriff data collection request 2022 (Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department)
| Tracking # |
cR-20231229-6 |
| Multi Request | Sheriff data collection request 2022 |
| Submitted | Nov. 23, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data for each item 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 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 5 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 Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 24, 2023. 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: Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Please find attached the "Notice to Extend Response Time for FOIA Request" reference your recent FOIA submittal.
Sincerely,
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." - Henry Ford
Debbie Lemkie
Investigative Assistant
Detective Bureau
Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office
Traverse City Police Department
(231) 995-5012
(231) 995-5014 (fax)
From: Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Your FOIA request has been processed and is ready for delivery. Please see the attached payment instructions.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." - Henry Ford
Debbie Lemkie
Investigative Assistant
Detective Bureau
Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office
Traverse City Police Department
(231) 995-5012
(231) 995-5014 (fax)
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $80.40 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Grand Traverse County
FOIA Office
851 Woodmere Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686
From: Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department
Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office has received your payment, thank you. A copy of your receipt is attached along with the records you requested. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Debra Fountain
FOIA Coordinator
Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office
