Florida Police Data Collection (Palm Bay Police Department)
| Tracking # |
PD-0095 |
| Submitted | Aug. 18, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2015, and 2019-2020 (for example: 27 taser incidents in 2019, 16 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2019, 4 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 from 2013-2015, and 2019-2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2015, and 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 2013-2015, and 2019-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 22013-2015, and 2019-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From:
Good Morning MuckRock News,
The Palm Bay Police Department hereby acknowledges receipt of your public records request.
In order to proceed with processing the request, a deposit of $40.00 is required as it has been determined that one or more of the following applies:
a) extensive use of clerical assistance
b) extensive use of supervisory assistance
c) extensive use of information technology resources
d) legal counsel review
Payments can be made via check or money order payable to “Palm Bay Police Department” (no personal checks). Payment can be made in person at City Hall or by mail. Payments made in person will require your invoice. Mailed payment should be sent to:
Palm Bay Police Department
Attn: Records Division
City of Palm Bay, Florida
130 Malabar Road SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Upon receipt of the deposit, the request will be processed. If you should have any questions, please contact our office at 321-952-3461 or policerecords@pbfl.org<mailto:policerecords@pbfl.org>
Thank you
Zackary Chairvolotti
Records Specialist
Palm Bay Police Department
Office: (321) 952-3461
Fax: (321) 953-8915
130 Malabar Rd SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907-3009
policerecords@pbfl.org<mailto:policerecords@pbfl.org>
All public records requests will be handled in accordance with Florida
State Statute Chapter 119. Information not releasable under public record
law will be redacted within report responses.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $40.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Palm Bay Police Department
Records Division
130 Malabar Road SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 18, 2021. 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: Palm Bay Police Department
Good Morning,
We have still not received your deposit. Once we receive your deposit we will get started on your records request.
Zackary Chairvolotti
Records Specialist
Palm Bay Police Department
Office: (321) 952-3461
Fax: (321) 953-8915
130 Malabar Rd SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907-3009
policerecords@pbfl.org<mailto:policerecords@pbfl.org>
All public records requests will be handled in accordance with Florida
State Statute Chapter 119. Information not releasable under public record
law will be redacted within report responses.
From: Palm Bay Police Department
Good Morning,
Your request has been completed. Please see your final invoice attached. Payment can be made in person at City Hall or by mail. Payments made in person will require your invoice (attached). Mailed payment should be sent to:
Palm Bay Police Department
Attn: Records Division
City of Palm Bay, Florida
130 Malabar Road SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Upon receipt of the remaining amount due, we will promptly upload your request. If you should have any questions, please contact our office at 321-952-3461 or pdrecords@palmbayflorida.org<mailto:pdrecords@palmbayflorida.org>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hello,
On my end I am seeing payment was received and deposited on September 22nd. Please confirm that you did receive the payment and if I can expect a response to my request shortly.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Palm Bay Police Department
Your previous payment was for a deposit. I've attached your invoice showing your previous payment and remaining balance. The request has been completed and the remaining balance is $16.00. Please call our office if you have any questions. 321-952-3461
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $16.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Palm Bay Police Department
Records Division
130 Malabar Road SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 18, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 27, 2021. 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 #PD-0095.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Palm Bay Police Department
We have received final payment. Please see attached. Should you have any additional questions please email police.records@pbfl.org
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