PA police data collection (2017-2022) (Scranton Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Scranton Police Department of Scranton, PA.
Tracking #

RTK 5627

Multi Request PA police data collection (2017-2022)
Status
Rejected

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

2. the total number of 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.

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: Scranton Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Attached is the correspondence you mailed to us on June 21st. The City of Scranton received your request and will work to get you the requested documents on or before July 18th 2024. The City may be required to file an extension for an additional thirty days.

Thank you,

Caleb Bakalyar

City of Scranton

Office of Business Administration

Right to Know Officer

(570) 348-4118

www.scrantonpa.gov<http://www.scrantonpa.gov/>

From: Scranton Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Please see the attached in response to your Right to Know request received on July 11, 2024.

Caleb Bakalyar

City of Scranton

Office of Business Administration

Right to Know Officer

(570) 348-4118

www.scrantonpa.gov<http://www.scrantonpa.gov/>