Police data collection (2017-2022) (Salem Police Department)

To whom this may concern.

We received your request 6-28-24 (see below for full detail).

​*Please see the attached that we have for information regarding this request.

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Police data collection (2017-2022) (Salem Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of police use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, 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 2017-2022, separated by year.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
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.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fMuckRock.com&c=E,1,cpb4oDTD2l40SGBiCiWjZjHfeIh31PTAbf2DOLITyB-_KaHPA5XAEeJe3D9kaQhUxJl8RO1PAMqi4970OdjlWOxXEyyzEEYVZakkeb02DZWPber1DHp7jv_oc1T3&typo=1&ancr_add=1>, and is not made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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

If you wish to challenge any aspect of this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records following the procedure set forth in 950 C.M.R. 32.08, a copy of which is available at
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If this office can be of any other assistance, please let us know.

Respectfully,

Ann Marie Greene

Principal Clerk

Support Services - Records Division

Salem Police Department

95 Margin St Salem Ma 01970

978-744-0171 ext 50132

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