Use of force data
| Tracking # |
W021258-031422 |
| Submitted | Feb. 23, 2022 |
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Communications
From: Wendy Ruderman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
For the time frame beginning Jan. 1, 2017 to date of this request of Feb. 23, 2022, I am seeking:
Unless otherwise specified, the documents specified below are limited to those created or communicated between Jan. 1, 2017 and the date when this request is fulfilled. Pursuant to the Tennessee Open Records Act, I’m writing to request the following:
1. Any records documenting the number of times your agency used force against a person aged 17 or under, including date of incident, age, race, gender and type of force.
2. Any data dictionary that you use to compile use of force data.
3. Your agency’s blank use of force form used to compile use of force reports.
4. Any records documenting the type of call, location and subsequent criminal charges, if any.
5. Your agency’s use of force policy manual.
6. The total number of officers in your agency currently who carry Conducted Energy Weapons, such as TASERs, as well as the overall number of officers.
If you believe that a portion of the information I have requested is exempt from disclosure by express provisions of the law, and if you believe that the public interest in withholding the information clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, I request that you identify in writing the harm of release to the public considering the important interest of transparency in government operations, particularly when public funds are involved.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
This request is filed by Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wendy Ruderman.
From: Memphis Police Department
Mr. Hoover:
We have received your request for a public record. It is our goal to respond to these requests as soon as possible or within 5 business days. However, please note that certain requests may take longer to process due to the size of the records requested or current request volumes. Your request has been given the following reference number W021258-031422 for tracking purposes.
Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
For the time frame beginning Jan. 1, 2017 to date of this request of Feb. 23, 2022, I am seeking:
Unless otherwise specified, the documents specified below are limited to those created or communicated between Jan. 1, 2017 and the date when this request is fulfilled. Pursuant to the Tennessee Open Records Act, I’m writing to request the following:
1. Any records documenting the number of times your agency used force against a person aged 17 or under, including date of incident, age, race, gender and type of force.
2. Any data dictionary that you use to compile use of force data.
3. Your agency’s blank use of force form used to compile use of force reports.
4. Any records documenting the type of call, location and subsequent criminal charges, if any.
5. Your agency’s use of force policy manual.
6. The total number of officers in your agency currently who carry Conducted Energy Weapons, such as TASERs, as well as the overall number of officers.
If you believe that a portion of the information I have requested is exempt from disclosure by express provisions of the law, and if you believe that the public interest in withholding the information clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, I request that you identify in writing the harm of release to the public considering the important interest of transparency in government operations, particularly when public funds are involved.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
This request is filed by Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wendy Ruderman.
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City of Memphis
Public Records e-Office
From: Memphis Police Department
--- THIS EMAIL IS SENT FROM AN UNMONITORED ACCOUNT. DO NOT REPLY ---
03/21/2022
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 411A Highland Ave DEPT MR 125434
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/14/2022, Reference # W021258-031422
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/14/2022. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
For the time frame beginning Jan. 1, 2017 to date of this request of Feb. 23, 2022, I am seeking:
Unless otherwise specified, the documents specified below are limited to those created or communicated between Jan. 1, 2017 and the date when this request is fulfilled. Pursuant to the Tennessee Open Records Act, I’m writing to request the following:
1. Any records documenting the number of times your agency used force against a person aged 17 or under, including date of incident, age, race, gender and type of force.
2. Any data dictionary that you use to compile use of force data.
3. Your agency’s blank use of force form used to compile use of force reports.
4. Any records documenting the type of call, location and subsequent criminal charges, if any.
5. Your agency’s use of force policy manual.
6. The total number of officers in your agency currently who carry Conducted Energy Weapons, such as TASERs, as well as the overall number of officers.
If you believe that a portion of the information I have requested is exempt from disclosure by express provisions of the law, and if you believe that the public interest in withholding the information clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, I request that you identify in writing the harm of release to the public considering the important interest of transparency in government operations, particularly when public funds are involved.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
This request is filed by Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wendy Ruderman.
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
It is not practicable for the records you requested to be made promptly available for inspection and/or copying because: It has not yet been determined that records responsive to your request exist.
The time reasonably necessary to produce the record(s) or information and/or to make a determination of a proper response to your request is: APRIL 04, 2022.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis MTN-NYD.pdf
From: Memphis Police Department
--- THIS EMAIL IS SENT FROM AN UNMONITORED ACCOUNT. DO NOT REPLY ---
04/01/2022
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 411A Highland Ave DEPT MR 125434
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/14/2022, Reference # W021258-031422
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/14/2022. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
For the time frame beginning Jan. 1, 2017 to date of this request of Feb. 23, 2022, I am seeking:
Unless otherwise specified, the documents specified below are limited to those created or communicated between Jan. 1, 2017 and the date when this request is fulfilled. Pursuant to the Tennessee Open Records Act, I’m writing to request the following:
1. Any records documenting the number of times your agency used force against a person aged 17 or under, including date of incident, age, race, gender and type of force.
2. Any data dictionary that you use to compile use of force data.
3. Your agency’s blank use of force form used to compile use of force reports.
4. Any records documenting the type of call, location and subsequent criminal charges, if any.
5. Your agency’s use of force policy manual.
6. The total number of officers in your agency currently who carry Conducted Energy Weapons, such as TASERs, as well as the overall number of officers.
If you believe that a portion of the information I have requested is exempt from disclosure by express provisions of the law, and if you believe that the public interest in withholding the information clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, I request that you identify in writing the harm of release to the public considering the important interest of transparency in government operations, particularly when public funds are involved.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
This request is filed by Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wendy Ruderman.
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
It is not practicable for the records you requested to be made promptly available for inspection and/or copying because: It has not yet been determined that records responsive to your request exist.
The time reasonably necessary to produce the record(s) or information and/or to make a determination of a proper response to your request is: APRIL 11, 2022.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis MTN-NYD.pdf
From: Memphis Police Department
--- THIS EMAIL IS SENT FROM AN UNMONITORED ACCOUNT. DO NOT REPLY ---
04/11/2022
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 411A Highland Ave DEPT MR 125434
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/14/2022, Reference # W021258-031422
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/14/2022. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
For the time frame beginning Jan. 1, 2017 to date of this request of Feb. 23, 2022, I am seeking:
Unless otherwise specified, the documents specified below are limited to those created or communicated between Jan. 1, 2017 and the date when this request is fulfilled. Pursuant to the Tennessee Open Records Act, I’m writing to request the following:
1. Any records documenting the number of times your agency used force against a person aged 17 or under, including date of incident, age, race, gender and type of force.
2. Any data dictionary that you use to compile use of force data.
3. Your agency’s blank use of force form used to compile use of force reports.
4. Any records documenting the type of call, location and subsequent criminal charges, if any.
5. Your agency’s use of force policy manual.
6. The total number of officers in your agency currently who carry Conducted Energy Weapons, such as TASERs, as well as the overall number of officers.
If you believe that a portion of the information I have requested is exempt from disclosure by express provisions of the law, and if you believe that the public interest in withholding the information clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, I request that you identify in writing the harm of release to the public considering the important interest of transparency in government operations, particularly when public funds are involved.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
This request is filed by Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wendy Ruderman.
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Per the custodian, please access the Reimagine website via the link below to view any of the existing records requested. Additionally, 212 Officers, carry the CEW/Taser; There are currently 1942 commissioned officers. https://reimagine.memphistn.gov/ Please use the link below to log in to your City of Memphis public records request account to retrieve the appropriate response. https://foia-memphistn.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/(S
* Scroll downwards past the section Communications
* Select found under My FOIA Center Request Public Records
* Select View My Requests Login with your email address and password in order to access the responsive document(s)
This completes your public records request with the City of Memphis.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis RRED.pdf
From: Wendy Ruderman
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for your response to my public records request (Tracking #W021258-031422). Your response directed me to the "Reimagining Policing" data set. However, that URL/portal dashboard does not include information that is fully responsive to my request, specifically for a breakdown of Use of Force incidents by date of incident and age. Please see original language of my request here: "Any records documenting the number of times your agency used force against a person aged 17 or under, including date of incident, age, race, gender and type of force." The time period is from Jan. 1, 2017 to date of request.
Thank you so much for your time and attention.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Tennessee Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 14, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on April 11, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #W021258-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Tennessee Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 14, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on April 11, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #W021258-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Memphis Police Department
See the custodian's response below. This response was emailed to you on 06/02/2022, 12:41:01 AM and the portal shows that the request viewed on public portal 06/02/2022 12:42:33 AM. If you have any other inquiries about this request, please email pio@memphistn.gov<mailto:pio@memphistn.gov> and provide your request tracking number W021258-031422.
Subject: Public Records Request - FOIA :: W021258-031422
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04/11/2022
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 411A Highland Ave DEPT MR 125434
Somerville MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/14/2022, Reference # W021258-031422
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/14/2022. Your request mentioned "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
For the time frame beginning Jan. 1, 2017 to date of this request of Feb. 23, 2022, I am seeking:
Unless otherwise specified, the documents specified below are limited to those created or communicated between Jan. 1, 2017 and the date when this request is fulfilled. Pursuant to the Tennessee Open Records Act, I'm writing to request the following:
1. Any records documenting the number of times your agency used force against a person aged 17 or under, including date of incident, age, race, gender and type of force.
2. Any data dictionary that you use to compile use of force data.
3. Your agency's blank use of force form used to compile use of force reports.
4. Any records documenting the type of call, location and subsequent criminal charges, if any.
5. Your agency's use of force policy manual.
6. The total number of officers in your agency currently who carry Conducted Energy Weapons, such as TASERs, as well as the overall number of officers.
If you believe that a portion of the information I have requested is exempt from disclosure by express provisions of the law, and if you believe that the public interest in withholding the information clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, I request that you identify in writing the harm of release to the public considering the important interest of transparency in government operations, particularly when public funds are involved.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
This request is filed by Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wendy Ruderman.
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Per the custodian, please access the Reimagine website via the link below to view any of the existing records requested. Additionally, 212 Officers, carry the CEW/Taser; There are currently 1942 commissioned officers.
https://reimagine.memphistn.gov/
Please use the link below to log in to your City of Memphis public records request account to retrieve the appropriate response.
* Scroll downwards past the Communications section
* Select My FOIA Center found under Request Public Records
* Select View My Requests
* Login with your email address and password in order to access the responsive document(s)
This completes your public records request with the City of Memphis.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis
RRED.pdf<https://uploads.mycusthelp.com/MEMPHISTN/RRED.pdf>
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Lemeka Hoof
Lead Public Records Coordinator
Law Division
Office: 901-636-6511
Direct: 901-636-6232
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