Police Data Collection Request (2016-2021)

Mr./Ms. Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Port St. Lucie.  Your request was received in this office on 1/29/2023 and given the reference number P000578-012923 for tracking purposes. You requested the following records.
Records Requested: 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 for 2016.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, for 2016 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data for each item 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 alleging police misconduct, 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

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 29, 2023, Reference # P000578-012923.
Dear Samuel,
The City received a public information request from you on January 29, 2023. Your request mentioned:
“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 for 2016.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, for 2016 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data for each item 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 alleging police misconduct, 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

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The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Public Records Request - P000578-012923
Sincerely,
Port St. Lucie Police Department
Records Division