OPRA request - Use of force reports 2017-2019
Dear Pennsville Township,
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:
All use of force reports completed by the police department from January 1st 2017 to December 31st, 2019.
Yours faithfully,
Eric K.
Good Afternoon,
As the official Records Custodian, I received your OPRA request on
5/28/2020. As such, the seven (7) business day deadline to respond to
your request is 6/5/2020. This response to your request is being provided
to you on the same business day after the custodian’s receipt of said
request.
The following records are being provided in their entirety and are
responsive to your request.
1. Police Department Use of Force Reports 2017-2019
These records are being transmitted to you via email per your request.
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Angela N Foote
Township Clerk
Pennsville Township
(856)678-3089 ext. 124
Fax (856)678-9428