Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Submitted | Nov. 24, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
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 police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Independence Police Department
Your request has been received. Please allow up to three business days for additional correspondence. Let me know if you need anything else.
City Clerk
111 E. Maple Ave.
Independence, MO 64050
Office (816) 325-7017
cityclerk@indepmo.org<mailto:cityclerk@indepmo.org>
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From: Independence Police Department
The estimated cost for document search and duplication time and copies of records meeting your request is $205.68. If you wish the City to proceed, please remit payment in this amount with checks made payable to "City of Independence" to City Clerk, City of Independence, 111 East Maple Ave., Independence, MO, 64050.
We do require payment up front, once your payment has been processed, we will move forward on your request.
Thank you,
City Clerk
111 E. Maple Ave.
Independence, MO 64050
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $205.68 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City Clerk
City of Independence
111 East Maple Avenue
Independence, MO 64050
From: Independence Police Department
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. 163
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.) See attached.
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 41,0
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 12,0
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 4,0
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022. 1,0
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. See attached.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022. See attached.
Thank you,
City Clerk
111 E. Maple Ave.
Independence, MO 64050
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