I am seeking police body camera footage from 3 police interactions at 557 North Grove st, East Orange, NJ between November 30th - December 2nd of 2022.
Dear East Orange City,
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:
Police body camera footage, names of officers involved, any reports generated. These incidents are related to an illegal lockout performed by the landlord of said property.
Yours faithfully,
Jermaine Taylor
Dear East Orange City,
I have not received a response to the request I had filed previously regarding police bodycam footage. Please note this request was filed 7 days ago and a response is required by law.
Yours faithfully,
Jermaine Taylor
I will be out of the office on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 through and
incluidng Friday, December 30, 2022. I will not have access to my emails
during this time. If you are sending an OPRA Request, please forward
to [email address]. If you require general assistance
please call 973.266.5110.
I am scheduled to return to the Office on Wednesday, January 3, 2023.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season.
Dear East Orange City,
Please pass this on to the person who conducts Open Public Records Act reviews.
I am writing to request an internal review of East Orange City's handling of my OPRA request 'I am seeking police body camera footage from 3 police interactions at 557 North Grove st, East Orange, NJ between November 30th - December 2nd of 2022.'.
I requested police body worn camera footage last month and have yet to receive any response. The law requires a response to open records requests within 7 days
A full history of my OPRA request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://opramachine.com/request/i_am_see...
Yours faithfully,
Jermaine Taylor
Good Morning Mr. Taylor,
I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Office of the City Clerk. We
have no record of your request. What date did you submit your request and
how was your request submitted?
If you’d like to submit your request today, I am happy to assist. OPRA
requests are for specific identifiable documents and your request is too
broad. Please clarify the specific date(s) and the time/timeframe for the
body camera footage for which you are seeking.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Shalonda
Shalonda Owens, JD, RMC
Office of the City Clerk
CITY OF EAST ORANGE
44 City Hall Plaza
East Orange, NJ. 07019
Phone: (973) 266-5110 ▪ Fax: (862) 930-7812
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Good afternoon Shalonda,
I made the initial request on December 21st via opramachine.com, the specific dates I need for the body worn camera footage are; November 30th at 6:50 am and two seperate police interactions on December 1st at 9:20 am and 4:00pm. All 3 police calls for service took place at 557 North Grove st.
Yours sincerely,
Jermaine Taylor
Shalonda,
A minor correction, the initial request was made on the 12th of December, not the 21st as I had previously mentions
Yours sincerely,
Jermaine Taylor
Thank you for the information, Mr. Taylor. I will submit your request today.
Shalonda
Good Morning Mr. Taylor,
We are working on you OPRA request and will need additional time beyond
seven business days to respond. We expect to provide a response on or
before Friday, January 20^th.
Happy New Year,
Shalonda
Shalonda Owens, JD, RMC
Office of the City Clerk
CITY OF EAST ORANGE
44 City Hall Plaza
East Orange, NJ. 07019
Phone: (973) 266-5110 ▪ Fax: (862) 930-7812
[1]www.eastorange-nj.gov
This email transmission and any accompanying material contain confidential
and/or privileged information from the City of East Orange. This
communication is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18
U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521 and may be legally privileged. If you are not
the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention,
dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this communication is
strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender if you have received this
email in error, and then delete it.
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Good Afternoon Mr. Taylor,
Please see the attached OPRA response.
Best Regards,
Shalonda
Shalonda Owens, JD, RMC
Office of the City Clerk
CITY OF EAST ORANGE
44 City Hall Plaza
East Orange, NJ. 07019
Phone: (973) 266-5110 ▪ Fax: (862) 930-7812
www.eastorange-nj.gov
This email transmission and any accompanying material contain confidential and/or privileged information from the City of East Orange. This communication is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521 and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender if you have received this email in error, and then delete it.
Dear Owens, Shalonda,
I am the victim in the matter and am requesting this information for my own records
Yours sincerely,
Jermaine Taylor
Good Morning Mr. Taylor,
Please see the attached OPRA response. Please direct all questions to the Police Department.
Best Regards,
Shalonda