Police data collection project (Omaha Police Department)
| Tracking # |
P000240-022420 P000240-022420 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection project |
| Submitted | Feb. 7, 2020 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
-the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2013, etc.)
-total number of civilian complaints reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
-total number of use of force complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-total number of biased policing or discrimination/profiling complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-a spreadsheet or list with the dates (month/day/year and time if available), race of subjects involved, and injuries/deaths sustained for all officer-involved shootings incidents (excluding shootings of animals) from 2013-2019, separated by year
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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. 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: Omaha Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Omaha. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/24/2020 and given the reference number P000240-022420 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: -the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2013, etc.)
-total number of civilian complaints reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
-total number of use of force complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-total number of biased policing or discrimination/profiling complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-a spreadsheet or list with the dates (month/day/year and time if available), race of subjects involved, and injuries/deaths sustained for all officer-involved shootings incidents (excluding shootings of animals) from 2013-2019, separated by year
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below.
City of Omaha
From: Omaha Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
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From: Omaha Police Department
See attachments.
From: Omaha Police Department
See OIS additional excel spreadsheet
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OIS202010-2019202.xlsx
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Omaha Police Department
Hello Samuel Sinyangwe,
You have responded to an unresponsive email.
Please be advised that if you wish to submit a public records request, update an existing request, or check the status of an already submitted request, you should visit the Public Records Center.
Thank you
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Omaha Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
I uploaded the documents you requested into the Muckrock portal under your
account on February 24, 2020.
Sincerely,
Deputy Chief Michele Bang
Police Services Bureau
Omaha Police Department
505 S. 15th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402-444-5861 (desk)
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From: Omaha Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Omaha. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 3/12/2021 and given the reference number P000529-031221 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2019-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2019, 2 complaints sustained in 2019, 4 complaints in 2020, 1 complaint sustained in 2020, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2020, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2020, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2020, separated by year
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 4 business days, as the statute requires
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below.
City of Omaha
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Nebraska Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P000240-022420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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