Palm Bay use of force totals (2018-2021)
| Submitted | July 15, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used, from 2018-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2018, 328 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)
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: Palm Bay Police Department
Good afternoon,
101 use of force incidents in 2018
118 use of force incidents in 2019
118 use of force incidents in 2020
123 use of force incidents in 2021
Thank You
Sergeant Pete Richer ID# 130
Palm Bay Police Department
Office of Professional Standards
321-733-3061