Borough of Haledon

Open Public Records Request

Reference # OPRA-2022-00336

Dear ,

Borough of Haledon acknowledges the receipt of your Open Public Records
Act (OPRA) record request and will respond to your request within 7
business days starting tomorrow or the next business day.

Your OPRA request sought access to the following information:

1.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to follow orders
complaint filed by Chief Louis Mercuro against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2014.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
2.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning  Sgt. Frank Conca`s failure
to update his residence address during 2017.  Please include copies of all
related records (daily logs, case reports, photographs, summonses,
correspondence and emails to/from the Borough Administrator and/or
governing body, etc.).
3.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to report for duty
complaint filed by Lt. Christopher LeMay against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2018.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
Please be advised that public disclosure of Internal Affairs reports is
mandatory under the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimous opinion in the case
`Richard Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor`s Office`, 249 A.3d 869, 250
N.J. 124, decided March 14, 2022.

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monitored).

A copy of your request is attached.

Thank You,

Allan Susen, RMC, MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

Borough of Haledon

Open Public Records Request

Reference # OPRA-2022-00336

Dear JerseyNoodge ,

Borough of Haledon has received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
request dated 08/15/2022. The official Records Custodian received your
request on 08/15/2022. As such, the seven (7) business day deadline to
respond to your request is 08/24/2022.

Your OPRA request sought access to the following information:

1.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to follow orders
complaint filed by Chief Louis Mercuro against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2014.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
2.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning  Sgt. Frank Conca`s failure
to update his residence address during 2017.  Please include copies of all
related records (daily logs, case reports, photographs, summonses,
correspondence and emails to/from the Borough Administrator and/or
governing body, etc.).
3.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to report for duty
complaint filed by Lt. Christopher LeMay against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2018.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
Please be advised that public disclosure of Internal Affairs reports is
mandatory under the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimous opinion in the case
`Richard Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor`s Office`, 249 A.3d 869, 250
N.J. 124, decided March 14, 2022.

Your request is in review as of 08/15/2022 and will be responded to
within 7 business days.

If your request for access to a government record has been denied or
unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a
right to challenge the decision by Borough of Haledon to deny access. At
your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court
of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council
(GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form.  You may contact
the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819,
Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site
at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the
law.  All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be
directed to the Court Clerk in your County.

Sincerely,

Allan Susen, RMC, MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

Borough of Haledon

Open Public Records Request

Dear JerseyNoodge ,

With regard to your OPRA Request Reference OPRA-2022-00336, please be
advised that an extension is required due to Police Department still
looking into this request and more time is needed.. The extension period
has been extended to 09/02/2022.

Original Request

1.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to follow orders
complaint filed by Chief Louis Mercuro against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2014.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
2.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning  Sgt. Frank Conca`s failure
to update his residence address during 2017.  Please include copies of all
related records (daily logs, case reports, photographs, summonses,
correspondence and emails to/from the Borough Administrator and/or
governing body, etc.).
3.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to report for duty
complaint filed by Lt. Christopher LeMay against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2018.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
Please be advised that public disclosure of Internal Affairs reports is
mandatory under the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimous opinion in the case
`Richard Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor`s Office`, 249 A.3d 869, 250
N.J. 124, decided March 14, 2022.

Should the documentation become available sooner, we will provide same to
you prior to the date referred to above.

If you have any questions about the handling of the request, please
contact us at (973) 595-7766 and quote the reference number stated above.

Thank you,

Allan Susen, RMC, MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

Borough of Haledon

Open Public Records Request

Dear JerseyNoodge ,

With regard to your OPRA Request Reference OPRA-2022-00336, please be
advised that an extension is required due to Police Department still
looking into this request and more time is needed.. The extension period
has been extended to 09/14/2022.

Original Request

1.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to follow orders
complaint filed by Chief Louis Mercuro against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2014.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
2.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning  Sgt. Frank Conca`s failure
to update his residence address during 2017.  Please include copies of all
related records (daily logs, case reports, photographs, summonses,
correspondence and emails to/from the Borough Administrator and/or
governing body, etc.).
3.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to report for duty
complaint filed by Lt. Christopher LeMay against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2018.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
Please be advised that public disclosure of Internal Affairs reports is
mandatory under the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimous opinion in the case
`Richard Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor`s Office`, 249 A.3d 869, 250
N.J. 124, decided March 14, 2022.

Should the documentation become available sooner, we will provide same to
you prior to the date referred to above.

If you have any questions about the handling of the request, please
contact us at (973) 595-7766 and quote the reference number stated above.

Thank you,

Allan Susen, RMC, MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

Borough of Haledon

Open Public Records Request

Dear JerseyNoodge ,

With regard to your OPRA Request Reference OPRA-2022-00336, please be
advised that an extension is required due to Police Department still
looking into this request and more time is needed.. The extension period
has been extended to 09/27/2022.

Original Request

1.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to follow orders
complaint filed by Chief Louis Mercuro against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2014.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
2.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning  Sgt. Frank Conca`s failure
to update his residence address during 2017.  Please include copies of all
related records (daily logs, case reports, photographs, summonses,
correspondence and emails to/from the Borough Administrator and/or
governing body, etc.).
3.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to report for duty
complaint filed by Lt. Christopher LeMay against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2018.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
Please be advised that public disclosure of Internal Affairs reports is
mandatory under the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimous opinion in the case
`Richard Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor`s Office`, 249 A.3d 869, 250
N.J. 124, decided March 14, 2022.

Should the documentation become available sooner, we will provide same to
you prior to the date referred to above.

If you have any questions about the handling of the request, please
contact us at (973) 595-7766 and quote the reference number stated above.

Thank you,

Allan Susen, RMC, MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

Borough of Haledon

Open Public Records Request

Dear JerseyNoodge ,

With regard to your OPRA Request Reference OPRA-2022-00336, please be
advised that an extension is required due to Police Department still
looking into this request and more time is needed.. The extension period
has been extended to 10/06/2022.

Original Request

1.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to follow orders
complaint filed by Chief Louis Mercuro against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2014.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
2.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning  Sgt. Frank Conca`s failure
to update his residence address during 2017.  Please include copies of all
related records (daily logs, case reports, photographs, summonses,
correspondence and emails to/from the Borough Administrator and/or
governing body, etc.).
3.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to report for duty
complaint filed by Lt. Christopher LeMay against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2018.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
Please be advised that public disclosure of Internal Affairs reports is
mandatory under the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimous opinion in the case
`Richard Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor`s Office`, 249 A.3d 869, 250
N.J. 124, decided March 14, 2022.

Should the documentation become available sooner, we will provide same to
you prior to the date referred to above.

If you have any questions about the handling of the request, please
contact us at (973) 595-7766 and quote the reference number stated above.

Thank you,

Allan Susen, RMC, MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

Borough of Haledon

Open Public Records Request

Reference # OPRA-2022-00336

Dear JerseyNoodge ,

Borough of Haledon has fulfilled your Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
request as of 10/07/2022.

Your OPRA request sought access to the following information:

1.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to follow orders
complaint filed by Chief Louis Mercuro against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2014.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
2.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning  Sgt. Frank Conca`s failure
to update his residence address during 2017.  Please include copies of all
related records (daily logs, case reports, photographs, summonses,
correspondence and emails to/from the Borough Administrator and/or
governing body, etc.).
3.  Police Internal Affairs report concerning a failure to report for duty
complaint filed by Lt. Christopher LeMay against Sgt. Frank Conca during
2018.  Please include copies of all related records (daily logs, case
reports, photographs, summonses, correspondence and emails to/from the
Borough Administrator and/or governing body, etc.).
Please be advised that public disclosure of Internal Affairs reports is
mandatory under the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimous opinion in the case
`Richard Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor`s Office`, 249 A.3d 869, 250
N.J. 124, decided March 14, 2022.

The records are being transmitted to you via Email. Pursuant to N.J.S.A.
47:1A-5.b. the cost associated with this request is $0.00.

You have a right to challenge the decision by Borough of Haledon to deny
access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the
Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government
Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. 
You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at
P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at
their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other
questions about the law.  All questions regarding complaints filed in
Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.

Sincerely,

Allan Susen, RMC, MMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator