Police Data Collection Request (2022) (Palm Bay Police Department)
It is a clone of this request.
| Multi Request | Police Data Collection Request (2022) |
| Submitted | March 1, 2024 |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
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 in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Palm Bay Police Department
Good morning,
Please see attached invoice and instructions for payment. Records requests are at no charge for the first 30 minutes of time spent, after that the charge is $15.00 hourly. The total request is 4 hours of time with 3.5 hours of extensive use charges. Once the invoice is paid in full, we can proceed with the request.
The Palm Bay Police Department hereby acknowledges receipt of your public records request.
In order to proceed with processing your request, a deposit of $52.50 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
Payment can be made in person at City Hall at the utilities service window or by mail. Mailed payment should be sent to:
Palm Bay Police Department
130 Malabar Road SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Accepted forms of payment are Cash, Check or Money Order. Cash payments must be made in person at City Hall at the utilities service window. You must bring a copy of your invoice with you. Please make any checks payable to Palm Bay Police Department.
Upon receipt of the requested deposit, your request will be processed should you have any questions, please contact our office at 321-952-3461 or policerecords@palmbayflorida.org<mailto:policerecords@palmbayflorida.org>
Thank you,
[A close up of a police card Description automatically generated with low confidence]
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $52.50 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 March 4, 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: Palm Bay Police Department
We replied to this request previously. Please see attached invoice I am resending as well as payment instructions to proceed with your request.
Regards,
[A close up of a police card Description automatically generated with low confidence]
From: Palm Bay Police Department
We replied to your request 3/7/24. I have resent the original email and attached invoice from the original response.
[A close up of a police card Description automatically generated with low confidence]
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, thanks for sending this. However, I mailed the check a few weeks ago so it should be received now or in the near future. Please process and provide the requested information regarding use of force and complaints. Thank you!
Sam
From: Palm Bay Police Department
We have not received any payment for this. We can not continue with the request until the invoice is paid in full and we have proof of receipt.
[A close up of a police card Description automatically generated with low confidence]
From: Palm Bay Police Department
Good morning,
We did receive payment for this today. We will process the payment and proceed with the request.
Regards,
[A close up of a police card Description automatically generated with low confidence]
From: Palm Bay Police Department
Good morning,
Please see attached statistics requested in excel format. I also attached your paid receipt as well as the mailed request that came with your payment.
This completes your request.
Regards,
[A close up of a police card Description automatically generated with low confidence]
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
The information contained in this e-mail is strictly confidential and prepared solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). The copyright of this communication belongs to the City of Palm Bay. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or attachments. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of the City of Palm Bay City Council.
DISCLAIMER:
Before opening any attachments, please check them for viruses and defects. The sender does not accept liability for any viruses, errors or omissions in the contents of this message or attachment, which arise as a result of email transmission.
PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE:
All e-mail sent to and received from the City of Palm Bay, including e-mail addresses and content, are subject to the provisions of the Florida Public Records Law, Florida Statute Chapter 119, and may be subject to disclosure.
Promoting a Green Palm Bay - Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail!
Files
pages