Police data collection (2017-2022) (Tulare Police Department)
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | March 17, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 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: Tulare Police Department
Good morning,
On May 6, 2024, you requested the following public record(s) attached to this e-mail. Pursuant to California Government Codes section 7922.535, the City of Tulare shall, within 10 days from the receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency.
In response to your request, it has been determined that records are responsive to your request. Due to the large amount of data that staff must compile and review before release, the City requires an extension until at least Monday, September 30, 2024.
Thank you for your patience. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this matter.
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Melissa Perez
Administration Analyst
411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
p: (559) 684-4206
w: www.tulare.ca.gov<http://www.tulare.ca.gov/>
e: mperez@tulare.ca.gov<mailto:mperez@tulare.ca.gov>
This email may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and as such, may therefore be subject to public disclosure unless otherwise exempt under the Act.
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From: Tulare Police Department
Good morning,
"On May 6, 2024, you requested the public record(s) mentioned in this email. Pursuant to California Government Codes section 7922.535, the City of Tulare shall, within 10 days of receiving the request, determine whether the request seeks copies of disclosable public records in the agency's possession, in whole or in part.
In some cases, the City may extend this time limit. The City has confirmed that there are relevant records, but the staff needs time to review them due to the amount of data. Therefore, we are needing to extend our time past the September 30, 2024, that was sent in the previous e-mail below to provide the record(s). The data may be provided by November 4, 2024, if not sooner.
Thank you for your patience. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Melissa Perez
Administration Analyst
411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
p: (559) 684-4206
This email may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and as such, may therefore be subject to public disclosure unless otherwise exempt under the Act."
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 19, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 4, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Tulare Police Department
Good afternoon. Please find attached record responsive to your request. Our analyst has advised of the following:
“I have attached above Excel files for Use of Force and Civilian complaints. The civilian complaints comes from the DOJ, but only goes back to 2016.
To my knowledge, Tulare PD started specific documentation for use of force in late 2020. I did my best to find use of force and officer shooting cases prior to 2020.
Both Excel files should satisfy both PRA requests. Please let me know if the requestors have any other questions.
Thank you for your patience and please thank the requestors for their patience as well.”
This concludes response to your request. If you should have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Thank you,
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Melissa Hermann, CMC, CPMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
p: (559) 684-4200
w: www.tulare.ca.gov<http://www.tulare.ca.gov/>
e: mhermann@tulare.ca.gov<mailto:mhermann@tulare.ca.gov>
This email may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and as such, may therefore be subject to public disclosure unless otherwise exempt under the Act.
