Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2020)
| Submitted | July 16, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Kentucky Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Kentucky Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2023. 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: Pulaski County Sheriff
I have attached our agency response as well as a document that I request should you decide to request this information or additional documentation.
Are you either of these?
Statement regarding residency. I further state that I am a resident of Kentucky because I am (please check one):
[ ] An individual residing in the Commonwealth; or
[ ] A domestic business entity with a location in the Commonwealth; or
[ ] A foreign business entity registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State; or
[ ] An individual that is employed and works at a location within the Commonwealth; or
[ ] An individual or business entity that owns real property within the Commonwealth; or
[ ] An individual or business entity that has been authorized to act on behalf of an individual or business entity listed above; or
[ ] A news-gathering organization as defined in KRS 189.635(8)(b)1a. to e.
From: Pulaski County Sheriff
I tried to upload documents but your website would not permit it.
July 21, 2023
MuckRock News
ATTN: Samuel Sinyangwe
DEPT MR 135858
263 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Open Records Request
To Whom It May Concern:
I am Chief Deputy Jeff Hancock from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office and the designated Custodian of Records. I am responding to your Open Records Request submitted to my office under KRS § 61.872 requesting specific information from our agency concerning Use of Force Reports.
I am denying your request based on the following:
Effective June 29, 2021, only “residents of the Commonwealth” may request to inspect public records. KRS 61.872(3). “Residents of the Commonwealth” include individuals residing in the Commonwealth, domestic business entities with a location in the Commonwealth, foreign business entities registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State, individuals that are employed and are working at a location in the Commonwealth, and any individual or business entity representing one of these residents. KRS 61.870(10). “News-gathering organizations,” which are specifically defined in KRS 189.635(8)(b), may also request to inspect public records under the Act.
I have attached a copy of a form used by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office should you need to request additional records or information.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact my office at 606-678-5145.
Respectfully,
Major Jeff Hancock
Chief Deputy
Records Custodian
From:
To whom it may concern,
I have already responded to your July 16, 2023, open records request. I have attached a copy of that response letter. I have also attached another 2021 Standardized Open Records Request Form. Could you submit that form and check the appropriate boxes in the attached forms so we can determine if we can release your requested documentation?
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Major Jeffery A. Hancock
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 752
Somerset, KY 42502
606-678-5145 (Main)
606-678-7021 (Direct Line)
606-678-7037 (Fax)
http://www.pulaskisheriff.com/
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