Washington police data collection (Grant County Sheriff)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your interest in public records of Grant County, WA.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on July 19, 2021 and given the reference number P008776-071921 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 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 from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County 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.

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Grant County, WA

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Re: Request for Public Records – RFPR No. P008776-071921
Dear Samuel,
The County is in receipt of your Request for Public Records No. P008776-071921, dated 7/19/2021 11:17:13 PM, and received in this office on the same date, requesting:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 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 from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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The County will need additional time to respond to your request. We are assembling records responsive to your request and then will need to review the records to determine whether any exemptions apply. The estimated date for our next response to you is on or before  8/9/2021.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your courtesies.
Sincerely,
Amy L Paynter Public Records Officer Grant County PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 Phone: 509-754-2011 ext 2938 Email: apaynter@grantcountywa.gov
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The contents of this e-mail message, including any attachments, are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom the e-mail was addressed.  It contains information that may be protected by attorney-client privilege, work-product, or other privileges, and may be restricted from disclosure by applicable state and federal law.  If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be advised that any dissemination, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail.  Please also permanently delete all copies of the original e-mail and any attached documentation. Thank you. Please be advised that any reply to this e-mail may be considered a public record and be subject to disclosure upon request.

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Re: Request for Public Records – RFPR No. P008776-071921
Dear Samuel,
The County is in receipt of your Request for Public Records No. P008776-071921, dated 7/19/2021 11:17:13 PM, and received in this office on the same date, requesting:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 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 from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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The County will need additional time to respond to your request. We are still assembling records responsive to your request. The estimated date for our next response to you is on or before  8/20/2021.  The next notice you should receive will advise of the cost for the records requested.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your courtesies.
Sincerely,
Amy L Paynter Public Records Officer Grant County PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 Phone: 509-754-2011 ext 2938 Email: apaynter@grantcountywa.gov
NOTICE :  All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Grant County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW.
:  This message may contain information that is protected by the attorney-client and/or work product privileges.  If this message was sent to you in error, any use, disclosure, or distribution of its contents is prohibited.  If you receive in error, please contact me at the telephone number or email address listed above and CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT delete this message without printing, copying, or forwarding it.  Thank you.
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center.
The contents of this e-mail message, including any attachments, are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom the e-mail was addressed.  It contains information that may be protected by attorney-client privilege, work-product, or other privileges, and may be restricted from disclosure by applicable state and federal law.  If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be advised that any dissemination, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail.  Please also permanently delete all copies of the original e-mail and any attached documentation. Thank you. Please be advised that any reply to this e-mail may be considered a public record and be subject to disclosure upon request.

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Re: Request for Public Records – RFPR No. P008776-071921
Dear Samuel,
The County is in receipt of your Request for Public Records No. P008776-071921, dated 7/19/2021 11:17:13 PM, and received in this office on the same date, requesting:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 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 from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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Grant County charges Zero and 10/100 Dollars ($0.10) per scanned page  for specific and identifiable, nonexempt records exceeding 25 pages, pursuant to RCW 42.56.120(2)(b)(ii) and applicable County code, plus container and shipping expenses, if any.  Costs for copies of other items, depending on the medium, are the County’s actual costs to produce or have produced, also pursuant to the Act.  The County does not charge to locate and retrieve specific identifiable records. The County has located responsive records, and the cost to provide copies of same is as follows:
Total number of scanned pages: 311
Total Due: $31.10 Please make your payment payable to Grant County and submit it to Public Records Officer at PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823.  Once payment has been received the responsive material will be processed and emailed to you. Please be advised we cannot accept debit or credit card payments and, if paying in cash, please provide the exact amount as we are not equipped to make change.
Please be advised that if the County does not hear from you regarding this request by September 17, 2021, this request will be considered abandoned and will be closed.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at (509)754-2011 extension 2938 or toll free within the State of Washington at 1-800-572-0119 extension 2938.
Thank you for your courtesies.
Sincerely,
Amy L Paynter Public Records Officer Grant County PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 Phone: 509-754-2011 ext 2938 Email: apaynter@grantcountywa.gov
NOTICE :  All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Grant County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW.
:  This message may contain information that is protected by the attorney-client and/or work product privileges.  If this message was sent to you in error, any use, disclosure, or distribution of its contents is prohibited.  If you receive in error, please contact me at the telephone number or email address listed above and CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT delete this message without printing, copying, or forwarding it.  Thank you.

The contents of this e-mail message, including any attachments, are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom the e-mail was addressed.  It contains information that may be protected by attorney-client privilege, work-product, or other privileges, and may be restricted from disclosure by applicable state and federal law.  If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be advised that any dissemination, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail.  Please also permanently delete all copies of the original e-mail and any attached documentation. Thank you. Please be advised that any reply to this e-mail may be considered a public record and be subject to disclosure upon request.

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Re: Request for Public Records – RFPR No. P008776-071921
Dear Samuel,

Attachments:
2021-09-22_P008776_Receipt_for_Records.tiff (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnZHBStem2G5OS7U6DCgM5fmZD5KwBCZ44manq31rnDZn-2F2gZIh7jNGrPWzQiBVSVaaMtcAg8tgrwoi8yHyMQ-2FbQcKAUBGqxs8EGtEORDoO8mCrco4xo9UfcudFKAN9CTbgfWyM9IBeDfatFR-2F8HVrLuYyj0tqnstdZKFtY-2FtRYA9uLXY1q39dmyjOd36nbo7uvifbekk-2BfK3oGEKcB73EA-3DfO0p_35zu-2FNBCBgaBYtqWrAP2hiGruXHVKM4257AwrNzhsx7hbktOWh-2F2uelk-2FKnKi3Atdei1x4Bl6hRhR3YTTjwaARoB1H26xM7m-2FRu-2FQT5HUDhfSYQgW-2BtgfCUnSllFtuALoyrFNO6ATv02CmcD3sOt26XXETK6CRSCKptlosBzdyWuHXMq5Fp-2B2L7ZW7c5yP5dSyJ1EkZ0ZJh79x7QZmV8CGpzHLnYMJ1J9IcwD-2BO4YzFH9SunbyD89nfiergKiVdGByl5EU3EigPw4HIxHXAAGVYTv2Ay4wtNf3OUOTJM0Krc-2B75UOELvBNIDCRzOk2BqC2x3OE6jGHGdDDwhZOCK1iEQ3CEssFL7am1cxCi5felVx7lhyMawSKPCB1XPVudaQFx4SkS8xr36AWnj2Zrb7A-3D-3D)
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Re: Request For Public Records – Public Records RFPR No. P008776-071921
Dear Samuel,
This is an update to your Request for Public Records. P008776-071921, dated  requesting:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 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 from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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

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The County is in receipt of your payment of $31.10. Grant County receipt no. 546402 is attached acknowledging your payment
The responsive documents have been released to the Public Records Center . The responsive materials are Bates stamped numbered 000001 through 000311. Be advised that regarding Item 6 of your request, the County does its reporting through NIBRA and does not know what the FBI National use of force data collection is. The Public Records Act (Act) provides that a document can contain some information that is exempt from disclosure and, some information that is non-exempt from disclosure. The Act directs that the exempt material be redacted and the remainder of the document be produced for inspection or copying, to the extent that the disclosure would not violate personal privacy and/or governmental interests. RCW 42.56.240(2)(5).
This is the County's final definitive response. This request is completed and will now be closed.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at (509)754-2011 ext. 2938 or toll free within the State of Washington at 1-800-572-0119 ext. 2938.
Thank you for your courtesies.
Sincerely,
Amy L Paynter Public Records Officer Grant County PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 Phone: 509-754-2011 ext 2938 Email: apaynter@grantcountywa.gov
NOTICE :  All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Grant County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW.
:  This message may contain information that is protected by the attorney-client and/or work product privileges.  If this message was sent to you in error, any use, disclosure, or distribution of its contents is prohibited.  If you receive in error, please contact me at the telephone number or email address listed above and CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT delete this message without printing, copying, or forwarding it.  Thank you.
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center.
The contents of this e-mail message, including any attachments, are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom the e-mail was addressed.  It contains information that may be protected by attorney-client privilege, work-product, or other privileges, and may be restricted from disclosure by applicable state and federal law.  If you are not the intended recipient of this message, be advised that any dissemination, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail.  Please also permanently delete all copies of the original e-mail and any attached documentation. Thank you. Please be advised that any reply to this e-mail may be considered a public record and be subject to disclosure upon request.