Use of force data (2017-2023) (Lincoln Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Lincoln Police Department of Lincoln, NE.
Tracking #

176918-80672804
Multi Request Use of force data (2017-2023)
Submitted Nov. 25, 2024
Status
Completed

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Nebraska Public Records Act Request: Use of force data (2017-2023) (Lincoln Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Lincoln Police Department

Subject: RE: RE: Nebraska Public Records Act Request: Use of force data (2017-2023) (Lincoln Police Department)

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Mr. Sinyangwe:

Please see the attached correspondence related to your November 29, 2024 public records request.
If you believe any records have been unlawfully withheld, please consult Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712.03 to determine your right to seek administrative or judicial review.
Thank you.

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Lily Ealey
Assistant City Attorney

City of Lincoln | Office of the City Attorney
Office: 402-441-7281 | Fax: 402-441-8812

555 S 10th St, Rm 300
Lincoln, NE 68508
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