Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
831-22 |
| Submitted | July 16, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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
From: Warren Police Department
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. PLEASE SEND ALL EMAIL INQUIRIES TO SGT. ALA AT: RECORDSREQUEST@WARRENPD.ORG<mailto:RECORDSREQUEST@WARRENPD.ORG>
July 18, 2022
Mr. Samuel Sinyangwe
Re: Freedom of Information Request #831-22
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe:
This office is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Request for various police reports.
Due to the nature of your request, a 10-day extension has been applied pursuant to MCL 15.235, Sec. 5(2)(d). This office will respond to your request by August 5, 2022. Thank you for your patience.
The Public Summary of the City's FOIA Procedures and Guidelines is available free of charge from: www.cityofwarren.org<http://www.cityofwarren.org/>
Respectfully,
Geoffrey Ala, Sergeant
Technical Services Division
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
From: Warren Police Department
July 25, 2022
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL
Please forward all questions to: recordsreqest@warrenpd.org<mailto:recordsreqest@warrenpd.org>
or contact the Warren Police Records Division at 586-574-4760
Samuel Sinyangwe
<requests@muckrock.com>
Re: Freedom of Information Request #831-22 re: Warren Police Department Incidents
Dear Sir/Madam:
This office is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Request. The City of Warren processes all Freedom of Information Requests under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 442 of 1976, MCL 15.231 - MCL 15.246.
Please provide your current address so that your request can be processed in compliance with MCL 15.231 (2), 15.232 Sec 2 (g), and 15.233 Sec 3 (1). Please note that the address of your chosen email service is not sufficient to comply with MCL 15.231. Failure to provide the requested information on or before July 27, 2022 will result in your request being denied.
The public summary of the City's FOIA Procedures and Guidelines is available free of charge from: www.cityofwarren.org<http://www.cityofwarren.org>.
As a result of this response you may do the following:
- Appeal the denial to the head of the public body pursuant to Section 10 of the Act. Appeals must be in writing, must specifically state the word "appeal", and must identify the reason or reasons for reversal of this denial. Written appeals shall be submitted to the FOIA Appeals Committee c/o City Council Office, 5460 Arden, Warren MI 48092
- Seek judicial review of the denial under Section 10 of the Act
You have the right to receive attorneys fees and damages as provided in Section 10 if, after judicial review, the circuit court determines that the public body has not complied with Section 5 of the Act and orders disclosure or all or a portion of a public record.
Respectfully,
Geoffrey Ala, Sergeant
Technical Services Division
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
From: Warren Police Department
See below. Freedom of Information Request #831-22 was denied effective July 28, 2022 as we have not received your current address.
You may make a new request for records at any time.
LeeAnn Witherspoon
Senior Clerk, City of Warren Police Records
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