Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2018; 2020-2021)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Your request has been received by our request portal system and has been assigned tracking number K082995-122622. Please use this number in any future communications concerning this request.
We will be assessing your request to determine the following:

* If the request is seeking Court records to be processed under the Access to Administrative Records GR 31.1 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=bQH7YI59fmjg-2BFK-2B4CL7ZEQwIZm6f9SwxXkJ0EL5LCDWW-2FaFzzpbfeB2-2BGtf2KRq5U9iSgvggFsix9nAFhQzderaakBmppofBmYx-2FogivTZRZlitM70c15xotxBzmlZWNojpLXd20dyxHjISwuiWAw-3D-3DWmIn_ijL4SQvgTSDOQ19Btl2BhbeughxGYD3XxDDODg8PBsMTVAPMntQnkLzu6cHo9ovpDPc1GFArAD-2Ba8cWWmcNm9ev4gMtFSmZLyCD-2F7AqcyoZlRtZXOs7w-2FIjlYu2xMGeHcVvwSZZAKEx5KUPxn-2FHnjeYylGyPixLuW0vkkcjMub8gtQK9r1maNzh8mHzwTHvUaqDIyaP6NyTjcXWZ1xq0OlU2CXvlls4MRSFdOm5DOT2HfcIo-2Bu9U7Deg-2F-2FVchNZPxghC-2BcUrxFDl-2FsyEQSYEk95GI5xErXAcGyUdLDW5Ge7iI8BFjirihKBYy2qn5SNiN7pjWpWRmXq3LYujjMaKM1ix-2FgMyv1ShwzSdMjBYm47wt-2BR0ugVjMXFJNg7v3cSl-2BNtpCv6cLB8uRsu0-2BWkFzA-3D-3D)
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* Which Snohomish County department is best suited to be your point of contact.
Please anticipate hearing from the assigned department within five business days.
Your Request Information
Description of Request: To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2018; 2020-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used for 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Snohomish County, Office of Public Records
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In accordance with the Public Records Act (PRA), Chapter 42.56.520 RCW, this email acknowledges receipt of your PRA request received by Snohomish County on December 26, 2022.

This request has been assigned tracking number K082995-122622.  Please use this number in any communications concerning this request.

Specifically you requested:
To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2018; 2020-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used for 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Date Range: -

Our procedure is to locate records, review them for exemptions, and then prepare them for your inspection and/or copying. The undersigned will be coordinating with other County departments in the collection, review and production of responsive records.

Snohomish County is currently experiencing a reduced workforce.  As a result of this reduction, as well as our current volume of requests, we reasonably believe that an installment of records will be available on or before 2/23/23.  Should records become available prior to that date we will contact you. Conversely, if we encounter a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you promptly with a revised estimated date.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office




NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)

Hello,

Please see the attached documentation pertaining to your public records request.

Thank you,

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The purpose of this communication is to update you on your public records request, K082995-122622.
In our previous correspondence we said that we reasonably believed that responsive records would be available for your review on 4/12/2023.

We have encountered a need to extend our time estimate and now anticipate having responsive records available for your review by 5/11/2023. We are currently waiting for a final response from one contributing department as to whether or not they have records.
If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you promptly with a revised estimated date.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 425-388-3769.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office


NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)

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The purpose of this communication is to update you on your public records request, K082995-122622.
In our previous correspondence we said that we reasonably believed that responsive records would be available for your review on 5/11/2023.

We have encountered a need to extend our time estimate and now anticipate having responsive records available for your review by 6/13/2023. We are currently still waiting to gain access to our "old" database which may contain additionally responsive records.
If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you promptly with a revised estimated date.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 425-388-3769.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office


NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)

--- Please respond above this line ---

The purpose of this communication is to update you on your public records request, K082995-122622.
In our previous correspondence we said that we reasonably believed that responsive records would be available for your review on 6/13/2023.

We have encountered a need to extend our time estimate and now anticipate having responsive records available for your review by 7/12/2023. We are still waiting to receive the rest of the OPA data related to this request.
If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you promptly with a revised estimated date.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 425-388-3769.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office


NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)

--- Please respond above this line ---

The purpose of this communication is to update you on your public records request, K082995-122622.
In our previous correspondence we said that we reasonably believed that responsive records would be available for your review on 7/12/2023.

We have encountered a need to extend our time estimate and now anticipate having responsive records available for your review by 8/3/2023.
If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you promptly with a revised estimated date.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 425-388-3769.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office


NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)

--- Please respond above this line ---

The purpose of this communication is to update you on your public records request, K082995-122622.
In our previous correspondence we said that we reasonably believed that responsive records would be available for your review on 8/3/2023.

We have encountered a need to extend our time estimate and now anticipate having responsive records available for your review by 8/31/2023.
If public records become available in advance of this estimate we will contact you promptly.  Conversely, if the County encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will contact you promptly with a revised estimated date.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 425-388-3769.
Thank you.
Public Disclosure Unit
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office


NOTICE: All emails, and attachments, sent to and from Snohomish County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)

Hello,

Please see the attached documentation pertaining to your public records request.

Thank you,

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Hello,

Please see the attached documentation pertaining to your public records request.

Thank you,

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11/27/23

Samuel Sinyangwe

Dear Requestor,

Pertaining to your public records request, K082995-122622, the fourth and final installment is available for review and download via this link: https://snoco.box.com/s/h7ensl729a40nhepiwmzoss0sqgczexn

This link is set to expire on 12/27/23. Please be sure to open, review and download your items before that date. This link includes the fourth and final installment of responsive records, any appropriate exemption materials related to any redactions placed on these records, and the final installment letter closing this request.

If you are unable to open, review and/or download any of these items; please let me know as soon as possible.

Thank you,

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