Myrtle Beach police data collection (2020-2022)
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| Tracking # |
PD-2023-947 |
| Submitted | June 19, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year from 2020-2022 (for example, "283 total use of force incidents in 2021, 333 total use of force incidents in 2022, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2020-2022 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2021, 3 baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2020-2022 (for example, 8 complaints in 2021, 2 complaints sustained in 2021, 4 complaints in 2022, 1 complaint sustained in 2022, etc.)
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2022, 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 2020-2022, separated by year
6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2020-2022, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person)
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 15 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 South Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 19, 2023. 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:
Samuel,
We received a follow up FOIA request. I never received the initial request. I just want to let you know that we have a website that you need to submit your request to.
Here is the link to make your request:
Myrtle Beach, SC Records Requests - Make a new request (justfoia.com)<https://myrtlebeachsc.justfoia.com/publicportal/home/newrequest>
Once we receive your request through this website we will process the request.
Should you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you,
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From:
Dear Requestor,
Thank you for submitting a request for records on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 4:48 AM (Eastern Standard Time).
Your security key is 477641.
Your request reference number is Request Number: PD-2023-947.
Please have this security key and reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.
Please note that if you chose not to provide contact information, this reference number should be used when communicating with staff and/or when picking up the records related to this request. Additionally, if no contact information was provided, you must contact the appropriate office to verify receipt of your request, to learn of any applicable fees, and authorize your request to move forward, prior to your request moving forward.
This request will be processed according to the Freedom of Information Act response timelines.
Thank you,
Myrtle Beach Police Department FOIA Coordinator
1101 N Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 918-1535
mbpdfoia@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
From: Myrtle Beach Police Department
RE: Request Number Request Number: PD-2023-947 Submitted on: 7/12/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Please see the attached letter. This is an official letter to say that we have received your request and are reviewing it.
Thank you,
Myrtle Beach Police Department FOIA Coordinator
1101 N Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 918-1535
mbpdfoia@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
From: Myrtle Beach Police Department
Good afternoon--
While reviewing the documents we compiled to answer your request we identified documents that may also apply to your request. We would like to ask for a 10 day extension to review these additional documents.
From: Myrtle Beach Police Department
RE: Request Number Request Number: PD-2023-947 Submitted on: 7/12/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: Use of Force numbers
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
I have attached a final bill to complete your request. If you would like for us to proceed with your request you will need to make a payment of $334.72.
If paying cash please pay at the:
Myrtle Beach City Services Building
921 N Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Then bring receipt to the Myrtle Beach Police Department (address below).
Alternatively, if paying by check please make the check out to the City of Myrtle Beach and mail to or stop by:
Myrtle Beach Police Department
Attn: Lydia
1101 N Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Once payment has been received, the requested information will be provided.
Should you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you,
Myrtle Beach Police Department FOIA Coordinator
1101 N Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 918-1535
mbpdfoia@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $334.72 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Myrtle Beach Police Department
Attn: Lydia
1101 N Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
From: Myrtle Beach Police Department
Dear Requestor,
The request Request Number: PD-2023-947 has been completed. Please click on the request link to download the response documentation.
Thank you,
Myrtle Beach Police Department FOIA Coordinator
1101 N Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 918-1535
mbpdfoia@cityofmyrtlebeach.com
*Note: This is an automated email notification. Please do not respond to this email.
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