Oregon police data collection (Woodburn Police Department)
Multi Request | Oregon police data collection |
Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Woodburn Police Department
Please see the attached letter.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $266.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Woodburn Police Department
OPRL Office
1060 Mt Hood Avenue
Woodburn, OR 97071
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Oregon Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 6, 2021. 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: Woodburn Police Department
Good Morning,
Thank you for following up on your request. In our previous letter to you, we indicated that the fee for these records would be $266 and must be received before we can process your request. At this time, we have not received payment for this request and as such, have not processed it. If you have any more questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Austin Solterbeck
Support Services Manager
Woodburn Police Department
Ph. (503) 982-2352 Fx. (503) 982)-2370
www.woodburn-or.gov/police<http://www.woodburn-or.gov/police>
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hello Austin,
Thank you for your note. I created a check for this request on 09/03 and it should be making its way to you next week. Please let me know when you receive.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Woodburn Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
I just wanted to let you know that I received your check in the mail today for this request. We will begin processing your request today and I will upload any responsive documents we have to the MuckRock portal. I’m hoping to have it completed by the end of this week but it may take up to 10 business days to process. Please give me a call if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Austin Solterbeck
Support Services Manager
Woodburn Police Department
Ph. (503) 982-2352 Fx. (503) 982)-2370
www.woodburn-or.gov/police<http://www.woodburn-or.gov/police>
From: Woodburn Police Department
Please see the attached responsive documents. This should finalize your request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.