Use of force data (2017-2023) (Wichita Police Department)
| Tracking # |
24-4640 |
| Multi Request | Use of force data (2017-2023) |
| Submitted | Nov. 25, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Kansas Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Use of force (UOF) data dating from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023. This data should be in database or spreadsheet format and include the case number, incident date, incident time, subject injured indicator, subject injury force related info (e.g. Yes or No), subject age, subject gender, subject ethnicity, subject weapon type, incident area occurred, force type, officer badge number and names associated with the officers involved. If one or more of these fields is unavailable, provide all fields that are available responsive to my request.
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
From: Wichita Police Department
City of Wichita
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From: Wichita Police Department
City of Wichita
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-4640:
Hello,
Please see invoice being sent.
Thank you,
Whitney Williams
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From: Wichita Police Department
City of Wichita
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An invoice has been created for record request #24-4640.
Dear Samuel,
It is estimated the cost for your request will be $72.00. This estimate is calculated based on the fees as set in the fee Ordinance. Once payment has been made staff will begin working on your request. Notice, this is only an estimate and more fees could be assessed depending upon the complexity of the request.
_____ Copy Charges Black/White $.25 per page
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_2.00_ Hours - Attorney ($9.00 each 15 minute increment)
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_____ DVD $1.00
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Checks: Please make payable to the City of Wichita, please mail to City of Wichita, Attn: Wichita Police Department, 5th Floor (KORA), 455 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67202
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $72.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of Wichita
Police Records KORA 5th Floor
455 N Main St
Wichita, KS 67202
From: Wichita Police Department
City of Wichita
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Your invoice for record request #24-4640 has been paid.
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From: Wichita Police Department
City of Wichita
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-4640:
Thank you for your payment. We will make every effort to complete your request in a reasonable amount of time, however please realize that the WPD receives multiple requests on a daily basis which must also be addressed by our limited staff in a timely manner. Thank you in advance for your patience.
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From: Wichita Police Department
City of Wichita
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A document has been released for record request #24-4640 along with the following message:
Hello,
Please see the attached document in response to your recent KORA request.
The City of Wichita does not keep a record with all the data fields requested. KORA does not require the City to create a record. A record outlining the number and type of use of force cases has been produced pursuant to your request. Information regarding the officer’s name and ID number is being withheld pursuant to K.S.A. 45-221(a)(4) as it is a personnel record regarding an identifiable employee of the City of Wichita.
At this time, your KORA is considered completed and closed by the City of Wichita.
Thank you,
Brittani Limes
* Use of Force.pdf
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After February 6, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Wichita Police Department
City of Wichita
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Record request #24-4640 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
This KORA request is now considered complete and closed.
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