Police data collection project (Richardson Police Department)
| Tracking # |
P005009-070620 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection project |
| Submitted | July 5, 2020 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
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, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Richardson Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In order for your request to be properly logged and issued a unique tracking number, you will need to create an account and submit your request online at richardsonpolice.net. Please click the link and follow the instructions below:
www.richardsonpolice.net<http://www.richardsonpolice.net>
* Hover over 'I want to...'
* Select Open Records Request
* Select Police Department Records Request
* Set up account
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Within your account, you will be able to see when your request has been moved to "processing" status, when it has been completed, and view department correspondence and any documents available for release.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Warm Regards,
Ms. Marisa Martinez, MBA
Open Records Specialist
Richardson Police Dept.
972-744-4751 - Direct
http://cor.net/PD
From: Richardson Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Richardson Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 7/6/2020 and given the reference number P005009-070620 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Filed via MuckRock.com
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Richardson Police department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Information Center.
Richardson Police Department
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From: Richardson Police Department
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From: Richardson Police Department
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07/08/2020
Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News
411A Highland Ave DEPT MR 97839
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 06, 2020, Reference # P005009-070620
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News,
The Richardson Police Department received a public information request from you on July 06, 2020. Your request mentioned:
“Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, separated by year
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Filed via MuckRock.com”
The Richardson Police Department has reviewed its files and located responsive records to your request. These records have been included in this correspondence.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, please feel free to reply to this email communication.
Sincerely,
Susan Jin
Open Records Specialist
Police Department
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Information Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HZZnXmqUO8LukLCSCpP7QrnTr9Nz4u-2BpTrsNV5YU3fdkvQSgVgTplJblsGaiswWWZvDo2Tz8KTjkZHWge43H1l-2F86ZO-2BTKesj59GXCOW5Iuqqe3t_PtaZ7-2BmpAtoVNzjw7bFIw1eSwz0-2FwoxvGFRQQy917-2BQZjxbop5ye-2FFjNpoTvI3pa5OPASLKC82v3Fbb41SxeVjYMRs29Manrsb-2Bo6LnfPauVKQtyQA8LASbWXqBeO6J3KHQBctmcJaZhMlx8XKpbXtmLvfOIcUqCVFgfA3VxzGOWmlccEHddLsaQJ4QLNd-2BZIhOjvfyvtkUuUA-2BFfl-2F2L0KFOZX8Yc-2FQr71qTW1V6wr3tviiPg7fzhqHIZLp5fkbkoSvvf5yEyEAm-2FbEKPL8q9wVNxFKEyQPvMC5FOa02iYXK5ubyvWLPVM6SdJ0Rf-2Fd8DhODlRyV4ICzgwETE0TW8hQpGKPtH2r89wyRGCKo-2BsA3c6YVAVcz35Vd9TsQ6FvrLkAedfv7y-2BwE15Osjcpxg-3D-3D)
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