Police Data Collection Request (2022)
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| Tracking # |
164-24 FOIL # 164-24 |
| Submitted | March 31, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 31, 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: Westchester County Police Department
Re: Westchester County Department of Public Safety F.O.I.L. request # 164-24
This letter acknowledges receipt of your FOIL request email on April 8th, 2024 for Use of Force incidents in 2022.
Please be advised that your request has been assigned the above referenced Freedom of Information Law number. I have reviewed your request in accordance with Article 6, ยง 84 et seq. of the New York Public Officers Law and Act No. 56 1989 of Westchester County.
A diligent search of our records is being undertaken to locate the materials that you are seeking. You will receive a reply as to what is available to you by May 4th, 2024.
You may appeal this decision within 30 days of this letter by furnishing a copy of your request to the Westchester County Attorney, Mr. John M. Nonna, Room 600, Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601. FOIL-Appeals@westchestergov.com
If you have any other questions, please contact the undersigned at (914) 864-7676.
Respectfully,
Sgt. Jose Calero
Westchester County Police/Records Unit
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 31, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 6, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #FOIL # 164-24.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Westchester County Police Department
Results will be upload to the Muckrock portal by the end of the day.
Respectfully,
Sgt. Jose Calero
Westchester County Police
Records Unit Supervisor
1 Saw Mill River Parkway
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 864-7676
jacj@westchesterCountyNY.gov
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From: Westchester County Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
In 2022, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety had a total of 58 Use of Force incidents in 2022 that are responsive to your request and were reported to New York State in the format mandated by DCJS. (See Attachments). For that same year there were also:
- 19 complains - 7 of which were substantiated.
- No excessive force complaints.
- 1 Racial Profiling/Bias complaint - Zero substantiated.
- Zero Criminal conduct complaints.
You may appeal this decision within 30 days of this letter by furnishing a copy of your request to the Westchester County Attorney, John M. Nonna, Room 600, Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601. FOIL-Appeals@westchestergov.com
If you have any other questions, please contact the undersigned at (914) 864-7676.
Respectfully,
Sgt. Jose Calero
Westchester County Police/Records Unit
jacj@westchestercountyny.gov
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