Police data collection (2017-2022)

The following form was submitted via your website: Request for Documents (Sunshine Law Request)

Date of Request: 04/01/2024

First Name: Samuel

Last Name: Sinyangwe

Address1: MuckRock News, DEPT MR161500

Address2: 263 Huntington Ave

City: Boston

State: Massachusetts

ZIP: 02115

Phone Number: 617-299-1832

Email: requests@muckrock.com

Documents Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of St. Charles 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 St. Charles police that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging St. Charles police 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles police officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.

8. the total number of people who St. Charles 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

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Additional Information:
Form Submitted on: 3/31/2024 11:16:15 PM
Referrer Page: https://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/FormCenter/City-Clerk-15/Request-for-Documents-Sunshine-Law-Reque-77
Form Address: https://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/FormCenter/City-Clerk-15/Request-for-Documents-Sunshine-Law-Reque-77

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

Please see attached Sunshine Law request acknowledgement.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office: 636.940.4619
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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

Please see attached invoice in regards to your Sunshine Law request. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office: 636.940.4619
[New 2010 SCPD Logo]
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

We have received your payment and processed it successfully. Please see attached receipt.

We have referred your request to the appropriate department, and they will work on gathering the requested information.

You can expect to receive the requested information within the next 2 weeks. If there are any delays or if we need additional details from you, we will notify you promptly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,

I am writing on behalf of the Office of Professional Responsibility to provide an update regarding your sunshine law request for use of force/citizen complaints from 2017-2022 and the work completed so far.

First, I want to inform you that the funds collected for this request have been exhausted. Our team has diligently worked on compiling the requested information for a total of six hours, but unfortunately, we were unable to complete the entire request within that timeframe.

Despite our efforts, we need an additional two hours to finish the remaining portion of your request. We have successfully compiled the data for all years except 2017. The other five years have been completed and can be found in the attached spreadsheet.

Please note that within the attached spreadsheet, there is a tab labeled "Type of Force" at the bottom, which contains some of the information you requested for 2017.

To complete the remaining work for the year 2017, we will require an additional cost of $112.64. Please let us know if you would like us to proceed with the remaining work for the year 2017 and provide the necessary funds (see invoice attached).

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding throughout this process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

-----Original Message-----
From: Josefina Trujillo
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2024 1:41 PM
To: 'requests@muckrock.com' <requests@muckrock.com>
Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Request for Documents (Sunshine Law Request)

Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,

I am writing on behalf of the Office of Professional Responsibility to provide an update regarding your sunshine law request for use of force/citizen complaints from 2017-2022 and the work completed so far.

First, I want to inform you that the funds collected for this request have been exhausted. Our team has diligently worked on compiling the requested information for a total of six hours, but unfortunately, we were unable to complete the entire request within that timeframe.

Despite our efforts, we need an additional two hours to finish the remaining portion of your request. We have successfully compiled the data for all years except 2017. The other five years have been completed and can be found in the attached spreadsheet.

Please note that within the attached spreadsheet, there is a tab labeled "Type of Force" at the bottom, which contains some of the information you requested for 2017.

To complete the remaining work for the year 2017, we will require an additional cost of $112.64. Please let us know if you would like us to proceed with the remaining work for the year 2017 and provide the necessary funds (see invoice attached).

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding throughout this process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

-----Original Message-----
From: Josefina Trujillo
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2:00 PM
To: 'requests@muckrock.com' <requests@muckrock.com>
Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Request for Documents (Sunshine Law Request)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

We have received your payment and processed it successfully. Please see attached receipt.

We have referred your request to the appropriate department, and they will work on gathering the requested information.

You can expect to receive the requested information within the next 2 weeks. If there are any delays or if we need additional details from you, we will notify you promptly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

From: Saint Charles PD Records
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 2:14 PM
To: 'requests@muckrock.com' <requests@muckrock.com>
Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Request for Documents (Sunshine Law Request)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

Please see attached invoice in regards to your Sunshine Law request. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

From: Saint Charles PD Records
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 11:45 AM
To: 'requests@muckrock.com' <mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Request for Documents (Sunshine Law Request)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

Please see attached Sunshine Law request acknowledgement.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

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To: Emily Galantowicz <mailto:Emily.Galantowicz@stcharlescitymo.gov>; Deborah Ryan <mailto:Deborah.Ryan@stcharlescitymo.gov>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Request for Documents (Sunshine Law Request)

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Request for Documents (Sunshine Law Request)

Date of Request
4/1/2024
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Sinyangwe
Address1
MuckRock News, DEPT MR161500
Address2
263 Huntington Ave
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
ZIP
02115
Phone Number
617-299-1832
Email
mailto:requests@muckrock.com
Documents Requested
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of St. Charles 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 St. Charles police that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging St. Charles police 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles police officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.

8. the total number of people who St. Charles 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

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

We have received your payment and processed it successfully. Please see attached receipt.

We have referred your request to the appropriate department, and they will work on gathering the requested information.

You can expect to receive the requested information by May 29, 2024. If there are any delays or if we need additional details from you, we will notify you promptly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

Please find attached the Excel spreadsheet containing the remaining information you requested in accordance with your Sunshine Law Request. This spreadsheet completes the information required to fulfill your request.

We appreciate your patience throughout this process. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Josefina Trujillo
Police Services Representative
Saint Charles Police Department
1781 Zumbehl Road
Saint Charles, Missouri 63303
Office:  636.940.4619

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The material in this electronically received transmission is either private, confidential, legally privileged or constitutes work product, and is intended only for the use of the individuals(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by telephone.