Police Data Collection Request (2022)

Confirmation of Receipt of Police Public Records Request No. P015138-033124
Dear Requestor,
Your request for public records maintained by the Richland Police Department, received March 31, 2024, has been assigned reference number P015138-033124 and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 42.56 RCW, the Washington State Public Records Act. Incident No.: Date or Date Range of Incident: - Location / Address of Incident: Full Names and Dates of Birth, if Known, of Individuals Involved: Type(s) of Record(s) Requested: Other (please identify the specific police record(s) you are seeking) Other: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
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 police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Staff must research, collect, review and properly redact and/or exempt protected records prior to release.
You will receive official acknowledgment of your request within five (5) business days. Please note: The Washington State Public Records Act does not require agencies to create new records, to conduct legal research, or to answer questions.
City of Richland

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Re: Public Records Request No. P015138-033124 - Acknowledgment / Installments Scheduled

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,

This email serves as acknowledgment, pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, of your public records request received March 31, 2024.

Please reference public records request number P015138-033124 in any future correspondence concerning this request.

Staff must research, collect, review and properly redact and/or exempt any protected records prior to release. Depending on the volume of records involved and/or the complexity of the request, records may be provided to you in installments.

We reasonably anticipate that a first installment of records responsive to your request, if any exist, will be available on or before June 14, 2024. If records become available in advance of this estimate, we will promptly notify you. Conversely, if we encounter a need to extend the estimated first installment delivery date, you will be notified of the revised estimate date.

The City of Richland Fee Schedule is available on the City’s website. If applicable, payment must be received prior to release of the records. Payment instructions will be provided with notice of the availability of your first installment of responsive records.

Respectfully,

Adriana Mason
Police Public Records Specialist

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Re: Public Records Request No. P015138-033124 - Acknowledgment / Installments Scheduled

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,

This email serves as acknowledgment, pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, of your public records request received March 31, 2024.

Please reference public records request number P015138-033124 in any future correspondence concerning this request.

Staff must research, collect, review and properly redact and/or exempt any protected records prior to release. Depending on the volume of records involved and/or the complexity of the request, records may be provided to you in installments.

We reasonably anticipate that a first installment of records responsive to your request, if any exist, will be available on or before June 14, 2024. If records become available in advance of this estimate, we will promptly notify you. Conversely, if we encounter a need to extend the estimated first installment delivery date, you will be notified of the revised estimate date.

The City of Richland Fee Schedule is available on the City’s website. If applicable, payment must be received prior to release of the records. Payment instructions will be provided with notice of the availability of your first installment of responsive records.

Respectfully,

Adriana Mason
Police Public Records Specialist

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Re: Public Records Request No. P015138-033124 - Request Complete and Closed

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,

Records responsive to your request are now available. To retrieve these records, please sign in to the City of Richland Public Records Request Portal ("My Records Center"), select "View My Requests" then select "View File(s)."

Please note that records may not be accessible from certain mobile devices. If you are unable to access the records provided, please access your Public Records Portal account from another device.

If you are aware of any records you expected to receive but have not, please contact us immediately by responding to this email.

We consider this request complete and closed.

Respectfully,
Heather Kintzley
City Attorney's Office