Use of force data (2017-2023) (Sacramento Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Sacramento Police Department of Sacramento, CA.
Tracking #

24-1765

Multi Request Use of force data (2017-2023)
Status
Completed

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Your record request #24-1765 has been submitted successfully.

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-1765:

Date: December 10, 2024

Public Records Reference #24-1765

Samuel Sinyangwe:

This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated November 30, 2024, wherein you requested "Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request."

The Government Affairs Unit has begun researching and identifying records responsive to your request. Consequently, additional time is necessary to properly respond to your request due to the volume of materials required to be searched, collected, and examined for responsiveness (permitted under Government Code 7922.535 (a)).

We will notify you within fourteen (14) days as to whether the City is in possession of non-exempt records responsive to your request.

Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-1765:

Date: December 23, 2024

Public Records Reference #24-1765

Samuel Sinyangwe:

This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated November 30, 2024, wherein you requested "Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request."

The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to review records for disclosure per Government Code 7920.

We anticipate that any records identified will be made available to you by January 20, 2025.

Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-1765:

Date: January 16, 2025

Public Records Reference #24-1765

Samuel Sinyangwe:

This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated November 30, 2024, wherein you requested "Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request."

The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to review records for disclosure per Government Code 7920.

We anticipate that any records identified will be made available to you by February 13, 2025.

Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Record request #24-1765 has been closed.

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Documents have been released for record request #24-1765 along with the following message:

Date: February 13, 2025

Public Records Reference #24-17765

Samuel Sinyangwe:

​This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated November 30, 2024, wherein you requested "Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request".

The Government Affairs Unit has uploaded the response to your request to the portal. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center.

​Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

* response 24-1765.pdf

* PRA 24-1765 Complete Workbook-redacted.xlsx

* General Disclaimer Template 24-1765 Disclaimer.pdf

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