Police Data Collection Request (2020-2021)
| Tracking # |
W490921-121922 |
| Submitted | Dec. 18, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: San Antonio Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of San Antonio. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 12/19/2022 and given the reference number W490921-121922 for tracking purposes.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center.
http://www.sanantonio.gov/opengovernment
Holiday Hours All requests received beginning December 9, 2022 at 5PM will be processed in accordance with the City’s holiday schedule, as permitted by the Texas Public Information Act. The City of San Antonio will be closed for the holidays from December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023. The City will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023. No staff will be in our office during this time to process Open Records Requests. All requests that are submitted to the City after 5:00 PM on Friday, December 23, 2022, through Friday, December 30, 2022, will be marked as received on Monday, January 2, 2023. The Administration and Records Section at the Public Safety Headquarters will also be closed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 19, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W490921-121922.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 19, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W490921-121922.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 19, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W490921-121922.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 19, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W490921-121922.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 19, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W490921-121922.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 19, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W490921-121922.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: San Antonio Police Department
Attachments:
2021_IA_Annual_Report.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXR6V2gFDyYVM9d3eAdTO0AmqUrOBu1GJrCg6-2FM4H0J1e90X-2BvjqlSTPVf3fq5m70AdgD2HO5TTG8QrGgKfufZ01zsCLs9kQU-2BhoXB-2FZM1kbUse5f1LNpYO0vqEys0F7Wnz2AxbQGb-2BOduu-2F3cOYirqWR9IyY3-2FnHZgCdVDueR-2F4CwEZnhAqu31UOr2q0skHA-2FA-3D-3DVBzd_Yscr87WzxRV6PgBzeM8-2F7I7d96mGrdhemD-2BEsh-2FA1zNTh7zWHSR-2F4eboIOa1SnUIUK2cQ2WZzAtb8Ra7oY27fnVe90L8ndR4pW3fDe4h8zQSZFe7bvHe7gfUucj-2BaNuguPH-2FSlPkmLDV1kVsdoAsA7pPzodx5z0XSx0SIuK8klSYHkTynHn-2BfZzb8xZeNEkhWE-2FauQV6c5lWoG2NcDFtSZFwck-2F40ZvY7jLd1R35HFKpOqg2j5j1BCE5Z-2B-2BC0MxeYe7VYdLsJclvdK6DxVM4Oemx5cmTU5n9Z49Spf7p2HPBNEicF-2F1Hx0LiOJPB463mdQtOc-2Bu8iS7DW8wJcldlCKoqoYfg72UNMRlaM-2FnzpmkceTXFPLt9AWBV50FrMuP8)
08/08/2024 Via E-mail Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News, DEPT MR138036 Boston, MA 02115 RE: Response to Public Information Request COSA ORR No: W490921-121922 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Please see the attached IA Annual Report. This report and other are available on https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SAPD/Transparency-Open-Data/Open-Data-Library/Internal-Affairs-Reports.
Does the attached satisfy your request?
Sincerely, San Antonio Police Department
Open Records Office
Public Safety Headquarters
From: San Antonio Police Department
10/04/2024 Via Email Samuel Sinyangwe MuckRock News, DEPT MR138036 Boston, MA 02115 RE: Response to Public Information Request COSA ORR No: W490921-121922 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: This letter responds to your request for information to the City of San Antonio, dated and received in our office on 12/19/2022 12:58:43 AM. Information Requested: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The City of San Antonio Police Department has reviewed its files and has located the following link as it pertains to the SAPD Internal Affairs Annual Reports . Though we do not track all the statistical figures exactly as you have specified, this is the readily available records that is the closest match to answering your request.
This request will now be closed accordingly. Any replies to this email will not be monitored. Should you seek additional information, please create a new request. Feel free to reference this ORR reference number: W490921-121922, as needed. Otherwise, we hope you will find the responsive records provided to you today to successfully fulfill this request.
Linda Flores Open Records Unit Police Department