Police data collection (2017-2022) (Hot Springs Police Department)
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| Tracking # |
24-448 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | June 29, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information 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 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.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sonny Albarado, a citizen of Arkansas, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-448:
Your request cannot be fulfilled. Access to public information is generally governed by Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105(a)(1)(A): Except as otherwise specifically provided by this section or by laws specifically enacted to provide otherwise, all public records shall be open to inspection and copying by any citizen of the State of Arkansas during the regular business hours of the custodian of the records. Based on the contact information you have provided, it cannot be determined that you are an Arkansas citizen and that you qualify to request records under Arkansas law.
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From: Hot Springs Police Department
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Record request #24-448 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Your request for records pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act is denied. Access to public information is generally governed by Ark. Code Ann. 25-19-105(a)(1)(A): Except as otherwise specifically provided by this section or by laws specifically enacted to provide otherwise, all public records shall be open to inspection and copying by any citizen of the State of Arkansas during the regular business hours of the custodian of the records. Based on the contact information you have provided, you are not an Arkansas citizen and, thus, do not qualify to request records under Arkansas law.
Please contact the City Clerk's office at 501-321-6805 if you need assistance or have additional questions. Your request will be closed accordingly.
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