Sheriff data collection request 2022 (Pinal County Sheriff's Office)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Pinal County. Your request has been received and given the reference number P013379-112123 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.

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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

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

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PCSO_public_request_response_letter_.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSebpZe6AUATUW2A-2FViiH-2FXmA8KCdsFdrBVcNKxk9SH1dOGNtNygB-2BSWU7EB-2BAtJOk16YuKXqH1iiyapkHMw3pZTXN161gC-2BlwhFtyuEWkYRMxfoo8F0a5bVwetoT6wgqpjhSpDhpKfxJh2kwGhuXTvKnNV33x5CAWldjJvVUN7N2ecirg78vJlVpa8QKSg6ow-3D-3DNRpR_HP6APY3ylGYL3GIjUG3jvkWTkgH2hGrIl7JY-2B1By9J3m6NPQGX0KduNHjel5JvWO8fL8Y50PjgOHIDEg2J1zqF9xsY8xvrfUlc36PjFQAEun-2BT-2Bim4Iqxo3jKEbElAZlsFTtSL6NwwClBfYRk3Os83Uy4fOq-2BRhwKH-2B6SklD60tAkkjifPstwgb1CIhTUWSkL-2Fnl4B0cvmesN3HM3KhKkxcJyBffnnAJMmjjHKQK87F6HNJZr-2Fz-2BoG-2FrLrxijciCszGSkjsddoXlH1EfmsMpzii7pUQEhZ0PXnqAkZQS4tHjavMJt73m2CfFbVakZudoiKnnqXawa0I3bl3k9Ck4yprapHqXg4FnGcXeSIFqwl-2B3S6cnTmgxknpvgY0Vqla7XLe-2FyjPXHrVtVGuvdUb-2FKw-3D-3D)

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 21, 2023., Reference # P013379-112123.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The PCSO Records Unit received a Public Records request from you on 11/21/2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

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

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--Your request has been assigned to Andrea Kipp, they will be in direct contact with you on status and total cost associated with this request.
Fees are applied in accordance to AZ Title 39-127
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/39/00127.htm
All request are processed in the order received and will be expedited as best possible.
Based on the nature of call, such records must go through a redaction review in accordance to Arizona Title 39 and Arizona Attorney General Rule Chapter #6 as well at the direction of Pinal County Attorney's Office.
Please refer to the attached letter of response on timeline of when to receive such records.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at (520) 866-5193.
Respectfully, Bertha Duarte

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 21, 2023, Reference # P013379-112123
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office received a public information request from you on November 21, 2023. Your request mentioned:

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
To assist in providing you the accurate records and/or referring you the correct LE City Police Department, this letter is to seek clarification/information from you such as:
.   Are you looking for incidents only where PCSO Deputies were directly involved in the officer involved shootings? 2.  Do you want total numbers to also include where PCSO only Agency Assisted with the investigation of another local surrounding City police agency?
Please assist in responding no later than Friday, December 1st to your earliest convenience so that this request can be processed with reasonable timeline.      If you have any questions, please contact my office at (520) 866-5193. Thank you for your attention.
Respectfully,
Andrea Kipp
Record Manager
Records

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Hi Samuel Sinyangwe, Subject: [Records Center] Public Records Request :: P013379-112123
I am following up from my email of clarification  dated 11/21/2023. To date, PCSO Records has not received a response from you for clarity regarding item #7: 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. To assist in providing you the accurate records and/or referring you the correct LE City Police Department,  this letter is to seek clarification/information from you such as: .   Are you looking for incidents only where PCSO Deputies were directly involved in the officer involved shootings? 2.  Do you want total numbers to also include where PCSO only Agency Assisted with the investigation of another local surrounding City police agency? Please assist in responding no later than Sunday December 31st to your earliest convenience so that this request can be processed with reasonable timeline. If you have any questions, please contact my office at (520) 866-5193 or our Public Information Officer at pcsopio@pinal.gov Thank you for your attention. Respectfully, Andrea Kipp #341 Record Mgr

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Hi,
I am in receipt of the further clarification needed from you.    Both PIO and I will re-evaluate your response to ensure all records associated with this request have been received and fulfilled.
Thank you
Andrea Kipp #341
Record Mgr

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Hi Samuel, Attached the completed spreadsheet for items: 1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. include of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations. 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.) Pending; Item #7:  I have forwarded this document to Lauren for her review, once approved, I will upload and provide to you. Once you have reviewed your requested documents, should you have any questions, please contact our Public Information Officer at pcsopio@pinal.gov Thank you Andrea Kipp #341 Record Mgr

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Hi Samuel,
In response to item #7-total number of officer involved shootings, per your clarification response where PCSO was directly involved, not incidents PCSO was investigating, there were 2 Non-Fatal, and 2 Fatal.
Also note in prior records PCSO uploaded, you requested Use of Force broken by race/ethnicity, this type of data is not documented/collected with such records.
PCSO Records will be closing your request. Once you have reviewed your requested documents, should you have any questions, please contact our Public Information Officer at pcsopio@pinal.gov
Thank you
Andrea Kipp #341
Record Mgr