Sheriff data collection (2017-2022) (Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office)

The following form was submitted via your website: Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Open Records Act Request Form

Time: 07/02/2024 9:15 AM

First Name: Samuel

Last Name: Sinyangwe

Street Address: MuckRock News DEPT MR 167394, 263 Huntington Ave

City: Boston

State: Massachusetts

Zip Code: 02115

Country: United States

Phone Number: 617-299-1832

Email Address: requests@muckrock.com

Pursuant to the open records law, I would like to inspect and obtain a copy of the following Lumpkin County Records. : To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents from 2017-2022, separated by year. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and type of force, from 2017-2022 (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 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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data for each item 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 alleging police misconduct, 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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

Electronic Signature Agreement: I agree.

Electronic Signature: Samuel Sinyangwe

Additional Information:
Form Submitted on: 7/1/2024 11:47:58 PM
Referrer Page: https://www.lumpkincounty.gov/FormCenter/Sheriffs-Office-8/Lumpkin-County-Sheriffs-Office-Open-Reco-76
Form Address: https://www.lumpkincounty.gov/FormCenter/Sheriffs-Office-8/Lumpkin-County-Sheriffs-Office-Open-Reco-76

Good morning,

Your request has been received. Please be advised that this will take longer than 3 business days to complete. I will touch base with you the beginning of next week to let you know where we are with the progress. Thank you

Best,
Christina C. Wise
Records Specialist/ Victim Advocate/
Sex Offender Registry Coordinator
Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office
385 E Main St. Dahlonega, GA 30533
Christina.Wise@lumpkincounty.gov<mailto:Christina.Wise@lumpkincounty.gov>
Office: 706-482-2634
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Please be advised that they are still working on your requested information and I will keep you posted on the progress as I know. Thank you

Best,
Christina C. Wise
Records Specialist/ Victim Advocate/
Sex Offender Registry Coordinator
Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office
385 E Main St. Dahlonega, GA 30533
Christina.Wise@lumpkincounty.gov<mailto:Christina.Wise@lumpkincounty.gov>
Office: 706-482-2634
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Please see the attached requested information. Thank you

Best,
Christina C. Wise
Records Specialist/ Victim Advocate/
Sex Offender Registry Coordinator
Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office
385 E Main St. Dahlonega, GA 30533
Christina.Wise@lumpkincounty.gov<mailto:Christina.Wise@lumpkincounty.gov>
Office: 706-482-2634
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