KS police data collection (2017-2022) (Merriam Police Department)
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| Multi Request | KS police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | March 14, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Kansas Open Records Act, 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following The Kansas Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City Clerk
I am in receipt of your request dated March 20, 2024. It is anticipated that this request will require 3 hours of staff time to produce. The City of Merriam charges $25/hr. for research and inspection of records.
At this time we are requesting a prepaid amount of $75 to process this request. Payment can be made by check, or credit card. Please advise as to your preferred payment method and I can further advise on how to make the required payment. If the cost to provide the request cost more or less that the requested deposit, a refund or bill will be issued.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Checks made payable to : City of Merriam
Attn: City Clerk
9001 W 62nd Street
Merriam, KS 66202
Best Regards,
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Juliana Pinnick
City Clerk
Office 913-322-5500 Ext. 5508 | Email Julianap@merriam.org
Merriam City Hall, 9001 W. 62nd St., Merriam, KS 66202
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $75.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of Merriam
City Clerk
9001 W 62nd Street
Merriam, KS 66202
From: Merriam Police Department
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