Police data collection (2017-2022) (Springfield Police Department)
| Tracking # |
1452 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | April 1, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Ohio Open 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 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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Springfield Police Department
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Springfield Police Division
130 N. Fountain Av.
Springfield, Ohio 45502
Records phone: 937-324-7710, or 937-324-7611
Records fax: 937-324-8947
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Springfield Police Division- Records Section 130 North Fountain Avenue Springfield, Ohio 45502 Phone- 937-324-7611 or 937-324-7720 Fax- 937-324-8947 Email- spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov (mailto:spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov) Business Hours- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; except Holidays Walk-in Access Hours- Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Springfield Police Department
***This is an automated message. There is no need to reply.***
The Springfield Police Records section is open for "walk-in/"in-person" business.
Walk in business hours, only, are as follows: Monday- closed. Tuesday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm. Closed on Holidays.
We have received your email. Records requests are only processed during normal business hours. Our normal business hours are:
Monday through Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Holidays.
It may take three (3) to five (5) business days to respond to simple requests; based on the availability of reports. Larger, or more detailed public records requests, may take more time to complete.
Accidents reports can be found at https://sites.google.com/springfieldohio.gov/accidentreports/home (https://sites.google.com/springfieldohio.gov/accidentreports/home)
Springfield Police Division
130 N. Fountain Av.
Springfield, Ohio 45502
Records phone: 937-324-7710, or 937-324-7611
Records fax: 937-324-8947
Accident Reports: www.springfieldohio.gov (http://www.springfieldohio.gov)
Records email: spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov (mailto:spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov)
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Springfield Police Division- Records Section 130 North Fountain Avenue Springfield, Ohio 45502 Phone- 937-324-7611 or 937-324-7720 Fax- 937-324-8947 Email- spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov (mailto:spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov) Business Hours- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; except Holidays Walk-in Access Hours- Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm
From: Springfield Police Department
This was forwarded to the Professional Standards Unit. They are the only
ones that can pull all that information. We are waiting for them to supply
the requested information.
Also, we do not up load responses to links. We do not open any links
If you want it mailed, you will need to send a self addressed stamp
envelope to
130 n fountain ave
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*Springfield Police Division- Records Section*
*130 North Fountain Avenue*
*Springfield, Ohio 45502*
*Phone- 937-324-7611 or 937-324-7720*
*Fax- 937-324-8947*
*Email- spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov <spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov>*
*Business Hours- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; except Holidays*
*Walk-in Access Hours- Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm*
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 1, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Springfield Police Department
***This is an automated message. There is no need to reply.***
The Springfield Police Records section is open for "walk-in/"in-person" business.
Walk in business hours, only, are as follows: Monday- closed. Tuesday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm. Closed on Holidays.
We have received your email. Records requests are only processed during normal business hours. Our normal business hours are:
Monday through Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Holidays.
It may take three (3) to five (5) business days to respond to simple requests; based on the availability of reports. Larger, or more detailed public records requests, may take more time to complete.
Accidents reports can be found at https://sites.google.com/springfieldohio.gov/accidentreports/home (https://sites.google.com/springfieldohio.gov/accidentreports/home)
Springfield Police Division
130 N. Fountain Av.
Springfield, Ohio 45502
Records phone: 937-324-7710, or 937-324-7611
Records fax: 937-324-8947
Accident Reports: www.springfieldohio.gov (http://www.springfieldohio.gov)
Records email: spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov (mailto:spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov)
***This is an automated message. There is no need to reply.***
--
Springfield Police Division- Records Section 130 North Fountain Avenue Springfield, Ohio 45502 Phone- 937-324-7611 or 937-324-7720 Fax- 937-324-8947 Email- spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov (mailto:spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov) Business Hours- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; except Holidays Walk-in Access Hours- Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm
From: Springfield Police Department
This was forwarded to the Professional Standards Unit. They are the only
ones that can pull all that information.Once they have compiled the data
they will get
in contact with you.
1452
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*Springfield Police Division- Records Section*
*130 North Fountain Avenue*
*Springfield, Ohio 45502*
*Phone- 937-324-7611 or 937-324-7720*
*Fax- 937-324-8947*
*Email- spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov <spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov>*
*Business Hours- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; except Holidays*
*Walk-in Access Hours- Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm*
From: Springfield Police Department
Hello,
I just wanted to give you an update on this.
Please read the email below. Lt Beau Collins from the Professional
Standards Unit is working on your request..
Thank You,
Heather Riley
Police Clerk
Springfield Police Division
130 N. Fountain Ave
Springfield, OH 45502
937-324-7712
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Cassidy Cantrell <ccantrell@springfieldohio.gov>
Date: Mon, May 6, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Subject: Fwd: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Police data collection
(2017-2022) (Springfield Police Department)
To: Heather Riley <hriley@springfieldohio.gov>
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Beau Collins <bcollins@springfieldohio.gov>
Date: Mon, May 6, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Police data collection
(2017-2022) (Springfield Police Department)
To: Cassidy Cantrell <ccantrell@springfieldohio.gov>
Captain Moos, has a lock on some of the requested records. So I am going
to see if IT can open them, otherwise, I will have to go through each year
and break it down.
Respectfully,
Lt. Beau Collins
On Mon, May 6, 2024, 10:10 AM Cassidy Cantrell <
ccantrell@springfieldohio.gov> wrote:
> Hey,
>
> I'm just following up on this one. Did this request get filled or are you
> still working on those stats?
>
> On Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM Beau Collins <bcollins@springfieldohio.gov>
> wrote:
>
>> I am sorry, I don't have the complaints from 2017-2020. Sorry if I
>> miscommunicated this to you.
>>
>> Beau
>>
>
> On Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM Cassidy Cantrell <
>> ccantrell@springfieldohio.gov> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hey Beau,
>>>
>>> I found 2017 and 2018 that are broken down by Race and Force Type. I
>>> have attached them to this email. I can start counting the other years, but
>>> don't want to duplicate the aspects you are working on.
>>>
>>> Cassidy
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> From: Cassidy Cantrell <ccantrell@springfieldohio.gov>
>>> Date: Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 2:30 PM
>>> Subject: Fwd: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Police data collection
>>> (2017-2022) (Springfield Police Department)
>>> To: Randy Stevenson <rstevenson@springfieldohio.gov>, Sarah Gillis <
>>> sgillis@springfieldohio.gov>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Just wanted to loop you in on this request. I have forwarded most of
>>> this to Lt. Collins. I can compile some of the stats he is asking for, but
>>> the founded and not founded complaints or anything that involves whether
>>> something was justified not justified will have to come from Lt. Collins.
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> From: SPD Records <spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov>
>>> Date: Tue, Apr 2, 2024 at 1:51 PM
>>> Subject: Fwd: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Police data collection
>>> (2017-2022) (Springfield Police Department)
>>> To: Cassidy Cantrell <ccantrell@springfieldohio.gov>
>>>
>>>
>>> Per your request
>>>
>>> Heather Riley
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> From: <requests@muckrock.com>
>>> Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 8:43 AM
>>> Subject: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Police data collection
>>> (2017-2022) (Springfield Police Department)
>>> To: <spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Springfield Police Department
>>> Ohio Open Records Law Office
>>> 130 N Fountain Ave
>>> Springfield, OH 45502
>>>
>>> April 1, 2024
>>>
>>> To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>> Pursuant to the Ohio Open 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 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 10 business
>>> days.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Samuel Sinyangwe
>>>
>>> View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems
>>> here:
>>>
>>> https://www.muckrock.com/
>>>
>>> If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
>>> ••••••••
>>>
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>>>
>>> PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
>>> For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>> MuckRock News
>>> DEPT MR 161532
>>> 263 Huntington Ave
>>> Boston, MA 02115
>>>
>>> PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but
>>> is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track,
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>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> *Springfield Police Division- Records Section*
>>> *130 North Fountain Avenue*
>>> *Springfield, Ohio 45502*
>>> *Phone- 937-324-7611 or 937-324-7720*
>>> *Fax- 937-324-8947*
>>> *Email- spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov <spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov>*
>>> *Business Hours- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; except Holidays*
>>> *Walk-in Access Hours- Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Lieutenant Cassidy Cantrell
>>> Staff Services
>>> Springfield Police Division
>>> 130 N. Fountain Av.
>>> Springfield, OH 45502
>>> 937-324-7706
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Lieutenant Cassidy Cantrell
>>> Staff Services
>>> Springfield Police Division
>>> 130 N. Fountain Av.
>>> Springfield, OH 45502
>>> 937-324-7706
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Respectfully,
>>
>> Lt. Beau Collins
>> Springfield Police Division
>> Professional Standards Unit
>> 937-328-3436
>>
>
>
> --
> Lieutenant Cassidy Cantrell
> Staff Services
> Springfield Police Division
> 130 N. Fountain Av.
> Springfield, OH 45502
> 937-324-7706
>
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Lieutenant Cassidy Cantrell
Staff Services
Springfield Police Division
130 N. Fountain Av.
Springfield, OH 45502
937-324-7706
From: Springfield Police Department
Sir,
I apologize for the delay in your request. The complaint information might
have to be recompiled. The person who had that position for prior years
has retired and had everything password protected. Our IT department is
attempting to gain access to the files at this time. I have attached what
our Professional Standards Unit has sent me thus far.
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*Springfield Police Division- Records Section*
*130 North Fountain Avenue*
*Springfield, Ohio 45502*
*Phone- 937-324-7611 or 937-324-7720*
*Fax- 937-324-8947*
*Email- spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov <spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov>*
*Business Hours- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm; except Holidays*
*Walk-in Access Hours- Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm*
From: Springfield Police Department
Sir,
Sorry for the delay. Here are the remainder of the use of force
statistics.
From: Springfield Police Department
On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 1:56 PM SPD Records <spdrecords@springfieldohio.gov>
wrote:
> Sir,
>
> Sorry for the delay. Here are the remainder of the use of force
> statistics.
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2024 at 8:43 AM <requests@muckrock.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Springfield Police Department
>> Ohio Open Records Law Office
>> 130 N Fountain Ave
>> Springfield, OH 45502
>>
>> April 1, 2024
>>
>> To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>> Pursuant to the Ohio Open 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 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 10 business
>> days.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Samuel Sinyangwe
>>
>> View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems
>> here:
>>
>> https://www.muckrock.com/
>>
>> If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
>> ••••••••
>>
>> Filed via MuckRock.com
>> E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>> PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
>> For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>> MuckRock News
>> DEPT MR 161532
>> 263 Huntington Ave
>> Boston, MA 02115
>>
>> PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is
>> being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share,
>> and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed
>> (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the
>> department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
>>
>>
