VT police data collection (2017-2022) (Town Clerk & Treasurer)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Town Clerk & Treasurer of Shelburne, VT.
Multi Request VT police data collection (2017-2022)
Submitted March 14, 2024
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Vermont Public Records Act Request: VT police data collection (2017-2022) (Town Clerk & Treasurer)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Vermont Public Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Town Clerk & Treasurer

Subject: Vermont Public Records Act Request: VT police data collection (2017-2022) (Town Clerk & Treasurer)

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To Whom It May Concern;

We have received your public records request and are compiling the data you requested and will respond as soon as possible.

If you have further questions, please let me know.

Best regards,

Diana

Diana Vachon, CMC, CVC

Shelburne Town Clerk

PO Box 88

5420 Shelburne Road

Shelburne, VT 05482

Ph: 802-985-5116

Fx: 802-985-9550

Cell: 802-343-3145

http://www.shelburnevt.org/

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Subject: Public Records Request - Town of Shelburne

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Mr. Sinyangwe:

The Town of Shelburne is in receipt of your April 19, 2024 public records request and requires additional time to respond. Pursuant to 1 V.S.A. Section 318(b)(5), the Town will respond to your request within ten business days, by May 3, 2024.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Kristen E. Shamis, Esq.
Monaghan Safar PLLC
27 Main Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Office: 802.660.4735
Fax: 802.419.3662
kshamis@msvtlaw.com
www.msvtlaw.com



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From: Town Clerk & Treasurer

Subject: Re: Public Records Request - Town of Shelburne

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Mr. Sinyangwe:

Attached please find a response from Chief Thomas to your April 19, 2024 public records request.

Sincerely,

Kristen E. Shamis, Esq.
Monaghan Safar PLLC
27 Main Street
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Office: 802.660.4735
Fax: 802.419.3662
kshamis@msvtlaw.com
www.msvtlaw.com




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