Dog Shooting
Dear Ringwood Borough,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
I would like a copy of all video footage (body camera or dash camera) or audio footage from the incident with the shooting of the dog in a traffic stop on or about February 10, 2020.
The investigation exemption does not apply as the investigation began after the shooting.
Yours faithfully,
William Bailey
Yours faithfully,
William Bailey
Hello Mr. Bailey,
I am in receipt of your OPRA request for the video footage from the incident with the shooting of the dog in a traffic stop on or about February 10, 2020.
With the current situation, the borough is closed to the public. Please let me know of an address where the video can be mailed.
Thank you,
Sylvia Nieves
Ringwood Police Records
Phone (973) 475-7136
Fax (973) 962-7335
Hello Mr. Bailey,
I am in receipt of your OPRA request for the video footage from the incident with the shooting of the dog in a traffic stop on or about February 10, 2020.
Under OPRA release of the dash camera and/or audio is exempt from disclosure, therefore, your request has been denied. Paff v. Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, 235 N.J. 1 (2018).
Please confirm receipt of this email.
Thank you,
Sylvia Nieves
Ringwood Police Records
Phone (973) 475-7136
Fax (973) 962-7335
Dear Sylvia Nieves,
I would like a copy of the video footage under COMMON LAW.
Yours sincerely,
William Bailey
I am currently out of the office. If this requires immediate assistance
please call the dispatch desk at 973-962-7017.
Sylvia Nieves
Ringwood Police Records
Phone 973-475-7136
Fax 973-962-7335
Hi Mr. Bailey,
I am in receipt of your OPRA request for a copy of the video footage under common law.
You have not submitted any information regarding the common law balancing test, other than making a claim under the common law.
Accordingly, the request has been denied for the reasons aforesaid.
Sylvia Nieves
Ringwood Police Records
Phone (973) 475-7136
Fax (973) 962-7335
Dear Sylvia Nieves,
My original request included common law. My reason for requesting it under common law is I am a journalist and I am working on a story. At first the video was available then you denied it? Then instead of seeking clarification on this common law request you outright deny it? Please fulfill my request.
Yours sincerely,
William Bailey