Washington police data collection (Richland Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Richland Police Department of Richland, WA.
Tracking #

P010970-061322

Multi Request Washington police data collection
Est. Completion July 1, 2022
Status
Partially Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

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 reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, 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 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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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Dear Requestor,
Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 42.56 RCW, the Washington State Public Records Act. Your request was received in this office on June 13, 2022 and given the reference number P010970-061322 for tracking purposes. "1. The total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, 1127 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)

2. The total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)

3. The total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of
excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013- 2020, 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 2013-2020, separated by year.

5. The total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.

6. All information reported to the FBI's National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.

7. A list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from
2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

8. The total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information."

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the responsive records and to determine the volume and any costs associated with fulfilling your request. You will be contacted about the availability of, and/or provided with, copies of the record(s) requested. PLEASE NOTE: The Washington State Public Records Act does not require the City to create new records, to conduct legal research, or to answer questions.
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City of Richland, WA
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From: Richland Police Department

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Richland Police Department

Please see the attached correspondence.

[Richland]
Heather Kintzley
City Attorney
625 Swift Blvd., MS-07 | Richland, WA 99352
(509) 942-7385

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Re: Public Records Request No. P010970-061322 - Acknowledgment / First Installment Provided / Next Date Set

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe (via MuckRock News),

This email serves as acknowledgment, pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, of your public records request received June 13, 2022. This request was brought to the City's attention yesterday via fax from MuckRock News. Prior to receiving the fax, the City has no record of this request ever having been submitted by you or MuckRock News on your behalf.

This request has been assigned tracking number P010970-061322. Please reference this number in any future correspondence concerning this request.
A first installment of records responsive to your request is now available in the Public Records Center. To retrieve these records, please sign in to "My Records Center" and select "View My Records."

We reasonably anticipate that the next installment of records responsive to your request will be available on or before Friday, July 1, 2022. If records become available in advance of this estimate, the City will promptly notify you. Conversely, if the City encounters a need to extend the estimated first installment delivery date, you will be notified of the revised estimate date.

Respectfully,

Heather Kintzley
City Attorney
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From: Richland Police Department

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Re: Public Records Request No. P010970-061322 - Installment Provided / Next Installment Date Scheduled

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe (via MuckRock News),

The second installment of records responsive to your public records request received June 13, 2022 is now available. To retrieve this installment of records, please sign in to the City of Richland Public Records Request Portal ("My Records Center"), select "View My Requests" the 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 account from another device.

We reasonably anticipate that a third and final installment of records responsive to your request will be available on or before Friday, July 22, 2022. If records become available in advance of this estimated date, the City will promptly notify you. Conversely, if the City encounters a need to extend the estimated installment delivery date, you will be notified.

Respectfully,

Heather Kintzley
City Attorney

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Richland, WA 99352
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I'm following up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 19, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 1, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P010970-061322.
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Re: Public Records Request No. P010970-061322 - Request Complete

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe (via MuckRock News),

The final installment of records responsive to your request is 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 Center 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. No additional action will be taken related to this request.

Respectfully,

Heather Kintzley
City Attorney
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