Police Data Collection Request (2022)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: Thank you for your inquiry. Your request for information has been received, assigned Open Records Request (ORR) Number P006173-101523, and is being processed in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. All requests for information are processed in the order they are received.
In making this request, I understand the City is under no obligation to create a document to satisfy my request or to comply with a standing request for information. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, 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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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For more information on the Texas Public Information Act, please visit the Texas Attorney General Web site at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government. You can monitor the progress of your request by clicking on " My Request Center ", and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.

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10/17/2023 Request #P006173-101523 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, The City of Pearland has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Log in to to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Remember to allow pop ups for this request in your internet settings. My Request Center If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me. Thank you, Tarin Criddle Records Analyst City Secretary Office Office 281.652.1653