NY police data collection request (Rochester Police Department)
| Tracking # |
FOIL-2023-3998 |
| Multi Request | NY police data collection request |
| Submitted | June 23, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.).
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.)
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person)
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.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Rochester Police Department
Dear Requestor,
Thank you for submitting a request for records on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 12:27 AM (Eastern Standard Time).
You will receive a response by or on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Your request reference number is Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 and your security key is 441092.
Please have both reference numbers available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, please contact the FOIL Review Team at: foilreview@cityofrochester.gov.
Thank you,
Records Access Officer
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, NY 14614
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From: Rochester Police Department
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly:
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Due to the volume of requests being processed, we require additional time to process yours, and are working to send a response on or before 10/3/2023.
Thank you for your continued patience.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
From: Rochester Police Department
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly:
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Due to the volume of requests being processed, we require additional time to process yours, and will send a response on or before 10/31/2023.
Thank you for your continued patience.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
From:
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly: http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajuPUdMGQF4czurW65C7HGY-2FnHzRjZaE0AO8N-2BFqYIpNDzhGxDFfPlEfDxTpA6uD-2B64sOQPG-2Bhya-2Bi5QebMl-2BVqMrO1xmpY69uDlfBA2tiSjKGm5ntiDz5KVeLpsCSbflqbXvw7Ap8i-2FxY9Eh7PnXfBg85K561OFs6bMa5zr871LkW9Mvvm2n29ScDNV-2F97I3e-2F9wNdKFV44Z4mQ8JmYH-2FCdyE6eqZuHyXgts3iCSZVp3-2Bhz92lUOe9O7xmKB5VdlkveDQh0aCh14DcwgspVPFkG4W-2FLdikJcPnSZ4HFhcMz3t-2BPxw25BTo-2BSZoNhtDKeXKn-2F-2FBiTgn588EDw8As-2Fa755uhzWKIpyWk14ijBwFURjzerYBSIm7Pt8hoKbt-2FSEzcwMx_RzXrIQRAAikpoF0Whu2HIX-2FgYww2F1zqxrvuUf-2FagU-2FHP5IDi4y9jChxBBAZg-2BNIWC9rchN05ZMnZNQoEquCWcnEdf3cAhWoGS84hHQkc4Pi7i6GUxg6hns-2Bvn5NWOdQZT3FxLdhBgNnW2fZ6T0A3-2FJJ8I8fXsULutGIdI6A77Oe6S51IUIJlDMfWqy-2BX0pGn5Tyrc1Mqo2yPHbq0-2BqwH7aushyGZRnHYAGAPVrC58GCBXkTBKcZyX09wtOpp7HGaKPY09LGEX6hqJrCyJDt-2FOUE6ydm8dSlAdaiXXFgnyA-2F2utFtCAqYgqxbY1U1m2dqhliemGyubbWG1r8PyIIQQ-3D-3D
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Apologies for the continued delay in processing your request. Although we are actively working to generate a response, we still require additional time to process yours, and will send a response on or before 11/21/2023.
Your continued patience is appreciated in this matter.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 21, 2023. 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 #FOIL-2023-3998.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 21, 2023. 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 #FOIL-2023-3998.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 21, 2023. 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 #FOIL-2023-3998.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly: http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajuPUdMGQF4czurW65C7HGY-2FnHzRjZaE0AO8N-2BFqYIpNDzhGxDFfPlEfDxTpA6uD-2B64sOQPG-2Bhya-2Bi5QebMl-2BVqMrO1xmpY69uDlfBA2tiSjKGm5ntiDz5KVeLpsCSbflqbXvw7Ap8i-2FxY9Eh7PnXfBg85K561OFs6bMa5zr871LkW9Mvvm2n29ScDNV-2F97I3e-2F9wNdKFV44Z4mQ8JmYH-2FCdyE6eqZuHyXgts3iCSZVp3-2Bhz92lUOe9O7xmKB5VdlkveDQh0aCh14DcwgspVPFkG4W-2FLdikJcPnSZ4HFhcMz3t-2BPxw25BTo-2BSZoNhtDKeXKn-2F-2FBiTgn588EDw8As-2Fa755uhzWKIpyWk14ijBwFURjzerYBSIm7Pt8hoKbt-2FSEzYT4O_RzXrIQRAAikpoF0Whu2HIX-2FgYww2F1zqxrvuUf-2FagU-2FHP5IDi4y9jChxBBAZg-2BNIWC9rchN05ZMnZNQoEquCWcnEdf3cAhWoGS84hHQkc4OKNj5MGAI-2B0TfQkCcvIkyxndaUMHJSj5Q23Gqw44i9wBWywrpAvQ6Ryqdquc1wtkY8LWVVH6B9V6nGsoX29eNpI8OKjXVN58KX4xZcVaLYObB7hJaLvn3yTGAQzjNHi08Ut6YdpbCKsmdzbe7gepYiKRaALBS1vKtegZJDAJ15HCWwWdnzOuL6vekKYzQ8vWv31C4-2FU1YQ6WiweuNewrfRaP4HC9OCPeS2razvNQaEVQ-3D-3D
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Apologies for the continued delay in processing your request. Although we are actively working to generate a response, we still require additional time to process yours, and will send a response on or before 2/21/2024.
Your continued patience is appreciated in this matter.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2023. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2024. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #FOIL-2023-3998.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Rochester Police Department
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Rochester, NY 14614-1287
February 20, 2024
This is a follow up to request number FOIL-2023-3998:
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2023. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 21, 2024. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #FOIL-2023-3998.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajuPUdMGQF4czurW65C7HGY-2FnHzRjZaE0AO8N-2BFqYIpNDzhGxDFfPlEfDxTpA6uD-2B64sOQPG-2Bhya-2Bi5QebMl-2BVqMrO1xmpY69uDlfBA2tiSjKGm5ntiDz5KVeLpsCSbflqbXvw7Ap8i-2FxY9Eh7PnXfBg85K561OFs6bMa5zr871LksjGYKf9-2BD6BrqzNoQYVvcPDAp-2Fmjlae0K6h-2FoGXPJnXeiawJsoVdFb6EY3YU8dClOD4npPCGQbNllxoUCPwKt2mW7EwuRGjmM1fC2uTD-2BCYBBKkJ2y-2F0fwfkwA3Jt9SNk2H-2FT95oXj6CoaO8SdG8DoNLU2kKFHHhhtG73HZ-2BDicd9kCO6PB-2Bhq9Scspgv9TMj3hM4C6-2Bk8vakIUV21DaHk379_RzXrIQRAAikpoF0Whu2HIX-2FgYww2F1zqxrvuUf-2FagU-2FHP5IDi4y9jChxBBAZg-2BNIJOZiPHNxBCfDJ7v67wFxnMD9b5ZnJ-2FEAhtNCxpN1hTNVjuTNSmVk4TVJwypS-2F3pJeFlz73YbUKdUcqJkYXEnYEqQNTTFMctto1Lqq-2BrNROJdLA8-2BcFF8L0dWiELcDrV-2B71kRfww-2BEpLRdJSdHypJRHA9RT4gUIGAOe7fRPYwf9o-3D
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On Feb. 1, 2024:
Subject: City of Rochester, NY. Records Request FOIL-2023-3998 Extension Notice
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly: http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=3SIslxT4FlM-2BnXZmcIQ2x0PjDOCL-2FVPBe3XqVn-2FpWuD7De42wmD8dDHWdJwJcsaRu530DLVzOfx-2Bjius5a1zF8LCT1I3tL2LH5jM9UlWvwvvE-2F0Cv2LlBJO-2FO5eDLFsglfDhRmtGAL8fFEsEotoZUDyCZhuRosePtmzhXo2nsNPu02Mm-2FTjc4BgQdKnQ8Jpvig1VKEFPu5P-2B-2Fo5VDWM4YKhGs7J2p224C0iV6RUXWi9kaZh8J-2FKdQNCfTZH3kKBZZaxHgWP11G7MhodwFTZ2cFfzIRlSKqcaJ2KIaWYOEP5JTTgCXw-2F5FpXllrz6zR3l9mVkVoc-2Bu58hgXFgf-2Fn3LBpmM5SgQiWTqta3bDfdlsoFGWTwkTwYo-2FkbUkojup8a41TKSOVMIY8cYhrvCPnb7UZVG3N-2BFbg6bUknJRJugrrm8zdUvS-2FeJYZ0KF2MtsDwSxXphgKMa9qZJEpqx0sRv6DAGVEpQ8mzlbM-2BuNLJ8-2FSNxNHJl1mMV7zkDvRWDjZahNsGOFbnRdWJlXwGbCea16B9TPAIGAoaCMVAWalhAj6QkMVCbGKXzzaNME3kNcZ8Qzsw-2BeS2Vg2m-2BD8nQLe6VkCs-2BjL6etQ031SA9JDMe9tSISw11PzFQqIe3TwNI9-2F78Q1CRyZazYLyKKPUDLBGWCNg7sO362yPJRC-2FCf7yZ5XsT-2F8BP5QH6zcgpoNmNrIuJ5gY28BcMVtu5oMQu8lG7ompsIYb27XCtWIEefKT-2BpRXMZW0klIa5xmvD6MxLX6Rx4SOPvIoOY3lZniH4gZzKUctism0v4vE0hLKzyBBCdHUW4Roe3ttr0nQ5idyS1VJrFz-2FEY-2FpUA8fXunXNiEL1BtqPRFsZU8Tmlz7pHVBcBVXi2X-2F7gxuHBuhcCS696U8aPA40Xzcrqm-2BKjKu5lEIftLmcmlVk1HsrV-2BXHhEMFcpPxWxbdHbHIZd99GVZizWMAKvMm0DsrO-2BtIHXFVU8bgGPIw0W-2BETnLqDr0naPg8vibh5FOXdj6Ahz0b5wsuoI9KhEzwnZT52OwDdMUCtsTF-2FnYAZnd66UfS6b-2FVamd58QcW-2FMWIbtjRn5PCUCawElWQ3tXrNJbLEQmjpi3UokHnFAbW6VxjzMSKTU9SsthBPEn0l4lhSWRV8QNLQ98QTlipAVnt5LVlSIZGUnB2VM0Zj00b-2FJjqaUYEDWxnDaHmtvl7kfXthAv6T5dqqrP2oDEmRfdPfewaNHqsVQQRPbavQAxmipY8fzSWy9Xc-2BYwYv7wLpkrjq2yjKC4FOA0wdHwl7rfk2AQOpEX0zSLJn67-2Bip7GW2XDRXUnzhnLHXSXgcrcqNrYGUQ5w-2FX6c0z2pcpNOxJPXKoGBSU6kMxsmpv-2FB-2BcJh98gaURV-2BVSp4K5Ka-2FrcoFVTxjGmBmEXaWyiJzK5wO__RzXrIQRAAikpoF0Whu2HIX-2FgYww2F1zqxrvuUf-2FagU-2FHP5IDi4y9jChxBBAZg-2BNIJOZiPHNxBCfDJ7v67wFxnEhvv2PC0rpWEBq6NrACBa1KhKGAw09PaR0qxcdEEOOFvmcWSquPjkmq2-2F05d4fmmMmTozxOW-2F8NghpR-2B878XYrekAXUd82NoRrZ-2FCQdnPORBY7phm1-2BlZUbc54Moxb2kTnGHYDaJQm8WPo1R9CvwAk-3D
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Apologies for the continued delay in processing your request. Although we are actively working to generate a response, we still require additional time to process yours, and will send a response on or before 2/21/2024.
Your continued patience is appreciated in this matter.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
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On Oct. 30, 2023:
Subject: City of Rochester, NY. Records Request FOIL-2023-3998 Extension Notice
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly: http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=3SIslxT4FlM-2BnXZmcIQ2x0PjDOCL-2FVPBe3XqVn-2FpWuD7De42wmD8dDHWdJwJcsaRu530DLVzOfx-2Bjius5a1zF8LCT1I3tL2LH5jM9UlWvwvvE-2F0Cv2LlBJO-2FO5eDLFsglfDhRmtGAL8fFEsEotoZUDyCZhuRosePtmzhXo2nsNPu02Mm-2FTjc4BgQdKnQ8Jpvig1VKEFPu5P-2B-2Fo5VDWM4YKhGs7J2p224C0iV6RUXWi9kaZh8J-2FKdQNCfTZH3kKBZZaxHgWP11G7MhodwFTZ2cFfzIRlSKqcaJ2KIaWYOEP5JTTgCXw-2F5FpXllrz6zR3l9mVkVoc-2Bu58hgXFgf-2Fn3LBpmM5SgQiWTqta3bDfdlsoFGWTwkTwYo-2FkbUkojup8a41TKSOVMIY8cYhrvCPnb7UZVG3N-2BFbg6bUknJRJugrrm8zdUvS-2FeJYZ0KF2MtsDwSxXphgKMa9qZJEpqx0sRv6DAGVEpQ8mzlbM-2BuNLJ8-2FSNxNHJl1mMV7zkDvRWDjZahNsGOFbnRdWJlXwGbCea16B9TPAIGAoaCMVAWalhAj6QkMVCbGKXzzaNME3kNcZ8Qzsw-2BeS2Vg2m-2BD8nQLe6VkCs-2BjL6etQ031SA9JDMe9tSISw11PzFQqIe3TwNI9-2F78Q1CRyZazYLyKKPUDLBGWCNg7sO362yPJRC-2FCf7yZ5XsT-2F8BP5QH6zcgpoNmNrIuJ5gY28BcMVtu5oMQu8lG7ompsIYb27XCtWIEefKT-2BpRXMZW0klIa5xmvD6MxLX6Rx4SOPvIoOY3lZniH4gZzKUctism0v4vE0hLKzyBBCdHUW4Roe3ttr0nQ5idyS1VJrFz-2FEY-2FpUA8fXunXNiEL1BtqPRFsZU8Tmlz7pHVBcBVXi2X-2F7gxuHBuhcCS696U8Ix-2B-2ForlHy90RgSGaN8QgHmTor1Dmuonv23X3Cqo9V3lOzRccIG-2FlwBXLMTGQdah636WKSvxBXjE-2FfRY2ZKBbxEjZACArF5qvmIve5N3Qtxb5dMxoaYLKKKXXqmFrTwWh8LZEvblmWX5qHl-2BmxOnzUV9ZOBrdjgPFLoT3a0jGu0Z5IMn-2Blhwt0m06d3T1J6Kjq1qhceG1b5p-2F38Gu9lsgNUpb-2FqNmUMYw9n69wG9ZTyRaAZeaC2m3ubU7N4eFUCCdoWDjbxm5I51FgizDwqQnkLpqrMZLr-2BCo5QefQN4mZcdSKWGKzqFOD1kKNVpdYsWm-2Fqf6pCGT8uTeAqftRrsM7aNa1qobzqLMOJNlQtv9O3-2BzbwyjZm9VF4yT5MFDW-2FngevfzgeJr7Oee-2BrK8eLqDb-2F24B1PyXlmevShShRkUq7CRjVW4x44KIJgUHdSLrLk3ylbCvP7syUDqcucsPuBJK9EpnT0pOPDYv77BTl0uWDQ7AOgwEkdFawYjslg8Axc0p72z577wwpKE8fhqzUuojg-3D-3DMEei_RzXrIQRAAikpoF0Whu2HIX-2FgYww2F1zqxrvuUf-2FagU-2FHP5IDi4y9jChxBBAZg-2BNIJOZiPHNxBCfDJ7v67wFxnLkMoqAnZdW-2FDhxASvWJbkaGaeBvaiBivyQ8z0LnMAAeTPrtqOlhZNk1-2FmbOadofH07AN87lCRXgMdWGnb8cCs87NGLutOacruljyM7cRh9-2F7PQ8N92JKeHD1QuaVxCGlpgL4krtkfelK3ie-2FFkf1FA-3D
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Apologies for the continued delay in processing your request. Although we are actively working to generate a response, we still require additional time to process yours, and will send a response on or before 11/21/2023.
Your continued patience is appreciated in this matter.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
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On Oct. 3, 2023:
Subject: FOIL-2023-3998 Extension Notice
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly:
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Due to the volume of requests being processed, we require additional time to process yours, and will send a response on or before 10/31/2023.
Thank you for your continued patience.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
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On Sept. 5, 2023:
Subject: FOIL-2023-3998 Extension Notice
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly:
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Due to the volume of requests being processed, we require additional time to process yours, and are working to send a response on or before 10/3/2023.
Thank you for your continued patience.
FOIL Review Team
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
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On June 27, 2023:
Subject: City of Rochester, NY. Records Request Confirmation FOIL-2023-3998
Dear Requestor,
Thank you for submitting a request for records on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 12:27 AM (Eastern Standard Time).
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Rochester, NY 14614
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On June 23, 2023:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: NY police data collection request (Rochester Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.).
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.)
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year
6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person)
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.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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From: Rochester Police Department
RE: Request Number Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 Submitted on: 6/27/2023 at 12:00:00 am
Description of records requested:
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records: 1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year used from 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the total number of use of force incidents in 2016, total number of 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 2016-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.). 3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2016-2021 (for example, 8 complaints in 2020, 2 complaints sustained in 2020, 4 complaints in 2021, 1 complaint sustained in 2021, etc.) 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2021, separated by year 6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2016-2021, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person) 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. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe Upload documents directly: https://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=u001.nrfdmL-2B1UhWpB4V2ArB2sZFAmI7Y4HWGs-2BWx9jsgf-2F62Sdngj-2BJhZJFcDgisq1ATSfe4x5vvE-2BESE-2B3LJAYSMQJWganAqj1UMVDzVLoAiqDkPCveA0aNRObUc-2FHoWXBGy3iDsZSGbckfBOqPEaIutr1s2dHvy0lnzK7Xh9RaN0jaOwgHZ3-2BoihCsTqawRm-2BtSfpO0OcKlXOzaaGQdZHqB86sjpW4bAeYoGRnaF7cbZF0QD9OVuCIRbN0-2Bi76QgFSFoZ-2FYyp7vByzNSqlneiMU1YQLJ7Ymc9Fvj-2B-2Bnpp0eV5DMKpJ3IjNFvXwQrxqHbCFTUkXUE3f-2B8GCypZQQEftZaI9olbYd8PNf761cb1J6lx-2B26kyt0clJs9KYkE2FK4qWdFxz-2FCpyL4gccHv-2ByF6d6fY7cEZUsiDZVHZ2y0Ip6pQhg7lqWFzyzEU-2F7NNoxaAYTIg0nqyZuAHbLyU1FB2GVMM0OdTlX87EJQKO9FN8397c9joPfzf7w76qdPqr0lhNolNM1IP38adSyZaO8wl3ai4he9BXBX0nWLDHgcMxWBdSp3iCXYfs2LjPUPf0zTRcg7t_QmmQQ3PuTLWoJY3IXVGw36uqKUp399r84ru3arF2y0O-2BWWYCon1N-2FfviugZiLDh8wOPkwajRPspSLzegfislp2WbBxxE48Vu5RYE3oc4JYhVFpapoG2voVVQHcQGTGh-2Fa-2FA-2FX2ZN-2F-2BVT7X6z13I0fYXyBX97ubtD0WcCLngKWe8PGG09WJOxHGlC-2BcoUv-2BNCGc0MPyPlYoMT8MsXRtmZMe8g-2FJLNrT7wGQMzL6rhZap-2Bv4FKh75I0Ta0tTBI-2BoG-2FX0OV7p85dPUV6vrUu1SzkbZ2GR99ru4EBx8uRjW2Ivrx2VjVe-2BIVBjd1Fz2xfL9Mm9u40jBkAB-2Bq4Ls6rNhgQg-3D-3D
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998 has been processed.
This request has been granted in full.
Please click on the request link to download the response documentation. Request Number: FOIL-2023-3998.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please contact a Records Officer by email at: foilreview@cityofrochester.gov.
If you wish to appeal this determination, you must do so in writing within 30 days by emailing Corporation Counsel and Appeals Officer at: foilappeals@cityofrochester.gov or by mailing your appeal to the following address:
City of Rochester
Corporation Counsel
30 Church Street, 400A
Rochester, NY 14614-1295
Thank you,
Records Access Officer
City of Rochester
City Hall
30 Church St.
Rochester, New York 14614
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