Sheriff data collection (2017-2022) (Sheriff's Office)
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| Multi Request | Sheriff data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | June 30, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents from 2017-2022, separated by year. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and type of force, from 2017-2022 (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 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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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 10 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 Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 1, 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: Sheriff's Office
Good Morning,
Our apologies for not returning a response to your request regarding Use of force spreadsheet from 2017-2022. We are still in the process of gathering the information you requested. We have gone through a system change with our records in 2021, So I'm not sure I'll be able to find all the information prior to that year. Also, are you looking strictly for civilian complaints. We have just the officers reports and Use of force forms they submit that are recorded. We are currently compiling all the information into a spreadsheet and can let you know when that is available and the fees associated with it. We can also email the spreadsheet as you've requested. Once completed, we can let you know when it's available.
Sincerely,
Records Dept
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
800 10th Street
Floresville, TX 78114
830-393-2535
The information you requested contains one of the following:
Home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, and/or family member information of a public employee or official. As allowed by section 552.024 of the Texas Government Code, this public employee or official has chosen to make this personal information confidential. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
And/ or
The information you requested contains personal information that relates to certain public employees or officials listed in section 552.1175 of the Government Code. The requested information includes this public employee's home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, date of birth, social security number, and/or family member information. As allowed by section 552.1175 of the Texas Government Code, this public employee has chosen to make this personal information confidential. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Office ("OAG") before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.1175 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains information maintained by a family violence shelter center, victims of trafficking shelter center, or sexual assault program that relates to:
* the home address, home telephone number, and/or social security number of an employee or a volunteer worker of the center or program; or
* the home address or home telephone number of a member of the board of trustees of the center or program.
This personal information is confidential under section 552.138 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.138 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains a credit card, debit card, charge card, or access device number that is collected, assembled, or maintained by or for a governmental body. This information is confidential under section 552.136 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.136 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains information that relates to:
* a motor vehicle operator's or driver's license or permit issued by an agency of this state or another state or country; or
* a motor vehicle title or registration issued by an agency of this state or another state or country; or
* a personal identification document issued by an agency of this state or another state or country or a local agency authorized to issue an identification document.
This information is confidential under section 552.130 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, the above listed sections allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
You have the right to appeal our decision to withhold this information from you. Instructions for appeal are at the end of this letter. If you do not want to appeal, you do not need to do anything else. Please note that we are only withholding the specific categories of information that are confidential under the section of the above listed sections. We will process the rest of your request for information in accordance with the terms of the Public Information Act.
From: Sheriff's Office
Good day,
Your records request has been completed. Our office will need a $ 4.00 money order or cashiers check made out to Wilson County Sheriff's Office and can be picked up at 800 10th Street, Floresville, TX 78114. Our business hours are Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM (closed 12-1 for lunch) and the reports will be with the front office clerk. You may also mail the payment to the same address and we can email it back to you. Please be advised that any record not picked up 61 days from today will be considered voided and will be destroyed.
Sincerely,
Records Dept
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
800 10th Street
Floresville, TX 78114
830-393-2535
The information you requested contains one of the following:
Home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, and/or family member information of a public employee or official. As allowed by section 552.024 of the Texas Government Code, this public employee or official has chosen to make this personal information confidential. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
And/ or
The information you requested contains personal information that relates to certain public employees or officials listed in section 552.1175 of the Government Code. The requested information includes this public employee's home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, date of birth, social security number, and/or family member information. As allowed by section 552.1175 of the Texas Government Code, this public employee has chosen to make this personal information confidential. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Office ("OAG") before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.1175 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains information maintained by a family violence shelter center, victims of trafficking shelter center, or sexual assault program that relates to:
* the home address, home telephone number, and/or social security number of an employee or a volunteer worker of the center or program; or
* the home address or home telephone number of a member of the board of trustees of the center or program.
This personal information is confidential under section 552.138 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.138 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains a credit card, debit card, charge card, or access device number that is collected, assembled, or maintained by or for a governmental body. This information is confidential under section 552.136 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.136 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains information that relates to:
* a motor vehicle operator's or driver's license or permit issued by an agency of this state or another state or country; or
* a motor vehicle title or registration issued by an agency of this state or another state or country; or
* a personal identification document issued by an agency of this state or another state or country or a local agency authorized to issue an identification document.
This information is confidential under section 552.130 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, the above listed sections allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
You have the right to appeal our decision to withhold this information from you. Instructions for appeal are at the end of this letter. If you do not want to appeal, you do not need to do anything else. Please note that we are only withholding the specific categories of information that are confidential under the section of the above listed sections. We will process the rest of your request for information in accordance with the terms of the Public Information Act.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $4.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Records
800 10th Street
Floresville, TX 78114
From: Sheriff's Office
Good day,
Your records request has been completed. Please see the attached spreadsheets. One is for the patrol division and the other is for our correctional facility.
Sincerely,
Records Dept
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
800 10th Street
Floresville, TX 78114
830-393-2535
The information you requested contains one of the following:
Home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, and/or family member information of a public employee or official. As allowed by section 552.024 of the Texas Government Code, this public employee or official has chosen to make this personal information confidential. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
And/ or
The information you requested contains personal information that relates to certain public employees or officials listed in section 552.1175 of the Government Code. The requested information includes this public employee's home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, date of birth, social security number, and/or family member information. As allowed by section 552.1175 of the Texas Government Code, this public employee has chosen to make this personal information confidential. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Office ("OAG") before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.1175 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains information maintained by a family violence shelter center, victims of trafficking shelter center, or sexual assault program that relates to:
* the home address, home telephone number, and/or social security number of an employee or a volunteer worker of the center or program; or
* the home address or home telephone number of a member of the board of trustees of the center or program.
This personal information is confidential under section 552.138 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.138 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains a credit card, debit card, charge card, or access device number that is collected, assembled, or maintained by or for a governmental body. This information is confidential under section 552.136 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, section 552.136 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
And/ or
The information you requested contains information that relates to:
* a motor vehicle operator's or driver's license or permit issued by an agency of this state or another state or country; or
* a motor vehicle title or registration issued by an agency of this state or another state or country; or
* a personal identification document issued by an agency of this state or another state or country or a local agency authorized to issue an identification document.
This information is confidential under section 552.130 of the Texas Government Code. Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this information to you, and therefore we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.
Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested. However, the above listed sections allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.
You have the right to appeal our decision to withhold this information from you. Instructions for appeal are at the end of this letter. If you do not want to appeal, you do not need to do anything else. Please note that we are only withholding the specific categories of information that are confidential under the section of the above listed sections. We will process the rest of your request for information in accordance with the terms of the Public Information Act.
