NH police data collection (2017-2022) (Keene Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Keene Police Department of Keene, NH.

It is a clone of this request.

Multi Request NH police data collection (2017-2022)
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New Hampshire Right to Know Law, 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.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Keene Police Department

March 18, 2024
SENT VIA EMAIL:

MuckRock News
Dept MR 160362
263 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115

Email: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>

Subject: City of Keene NH - Right to Know request (Samuel Sinyangwe) re: Keene Police Department – Use of Force incidents.

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

In accordance with NH R.S.A. Ch. 91-A:4, IV, this is acknowledgement of receipt of your written request made under NH R.S.A. Ch. 91-A for access to governmental records of the City of Keene, NH, which was received by this office on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. It is the policy of the City of Keene to coordinate the processing of all requests made under NH R.S.A. Ch. 91-A through the Office of the City Clerk.

The nature of your right-to-know request is comprehensive and will require assistance from other Departments. It is our intent to commence collecting the information requested at the earliest possible opportunity; however, it may take 30-days or longer to determine whether or not a record(s) exists; and if so, determine whether the record(s) is disclosable; and if disclosable, determine how much time it will take to make the requested record(s) ready for review or copying. You will be informed in writing once the status of your request has changed and of any copying costs prior to the commencement of the work.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me directly.

Sincerely,
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William S. Dow, CRM
Records Manager/Deputy City Clerk

Office of the City Clerk
3 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0133 ext. 002
wdow@keenenh.gov<mailto:wdow@keenenh.gov>

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to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and
may contain confidential, privileged or exempt information in accordance with
NH RSA 91-A and other applicable laws or regulations. If you are not the
intended recipient, please reply to the City of Keene sender or notify the
City of Keene immediately at (603) 357-9802 and delete or destroy all copies
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you for your assistance.

From: Keene Police Department

This is in regard to Samuel Sinyangwe's 03/19/2024 Right-to-Know request for the following items (request is attached for reference):

1. The total number of use of force reports use of force incidents reported from 2011-2022, separated by year.
2. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2011-2022 (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 2011-2022, 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 2011-2022, 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.

Documents responsive to these requests for the years 2017 to 2022 are available at the following link: https://keenenh.gov/police/special-reports. Documents responsive to these requests for the years 2011 to 2016 are uploaded at :

View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/

________________________________

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments
to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and
may contain confidential, privileged or exempt information in accordance with
NH RSA 91-A and other applicable laws or regulations. If you are not the
intended recipient, please reply to the City of Keene sender or notify the
City of Keene immediately at (603) 357-9802 and delete or destroy all copies
of this message and any attachments. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, or
distribution of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. Thank
you for your assistance.

From: Keene Police Department

This is in regard to Samuel Sinyangwe’s 03/19/2024 Right-to-Know request for the following items (request is attached for reference):

1. The total number of use of force reports use of force incidents reported from 2011-2022, separated by year.
2. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2011-2022 (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 2011-2022, 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 2011-2022, 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.

Documents responsive to these requests for the years 2017 to 2022 are available at the following link: https://keenenh.gov/police/special-reports. Documents responsive to these requests for the years 2011 to 2016 are uploaded at :

View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/

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