Use of Force/Complaints Data (Portland Police Bureau)

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RE:  Police General Records Request of August 01, 2018 Reference#S075178-080118

Dear Samuel ,

This City received a Public Records Request from you on August 01, 2018 for the following:

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Portland Police BureauRecords Division 1111 SW 2nd Avenue, Room 1126
Portland, OR  97204
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Sincerely,

Police Bureau
City of Portland

Dear Samuel :
The City of Portland acknowledges receipt of your Public Records Request.  Your request was received in this office on August 01, 2018 and given the reference number S075178-080118 for tracking purposes.
Record Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:1. The number of use of force incidents by type of force used in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, separated by year.2. The number of use of force complaints in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, separated by year.3. The number of use of force complaints sustained in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, separated by year.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

At this time, the City is uncertain whether it is the custodian of the requested record.  The City will review your request to determine if it has responsive records.  The City will then gather an estimate of the costs to provide copies of requested public records for which the City does not claim an exemption from disclosure.  The City is permitted to charge its actual costs to provide records.  Fees include research time to locate and analyze the requested records, even if no records are located or if the requested records are determined to be exempt from disclosure.
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RE: Police General Records Request of August 01, 2018 Reference # S075178-080118

Dear Samuel ,
The City received a Public Records Request from you on August 01, 2018 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. The number of use of force incidents by type of force used in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, separated by year.
2. The number of use of force complaints in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, separated by year.
3. The number of use of force complaints sustained in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, separated by year.
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"

Please be advised that the documents you seek are readily available on our website at no cost to you at the following link:
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/62708

You do not need to make a formal public records request for these documents.
The City now considers your request fulfilled and it will be closed.

Your check for $30.00 has been mailed back to you.

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