Police reports & records re: response to June 6, 2020 protest in Berlin Borough
Dear Waterford 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 police reports, records, investigation notes, and other data collected by the Waterford Police Department in regards to the protest and march in Berlin Borough on Saturday, June 6th, 2020. This specifically includes photographs taken by police or any photos or video taken via electronic or technological means before, during, and after the June 6th protest in regards to that event or any investigations thereof. Waterford Police were called in, and responded to, this event along with Berlin Borough PD.
Yours faithfully,
Adam Sheridan
Good Morning Adam. I have received your request and will begin processing.
Have a great day.
Dawn M. Liedtka, RMC, CMR
Waterford Township Clerk and Registrar
2131 Auburn Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
p. 856-768-2300 ext. 221
Dear Mr. Sheridan
The Township of Waterford received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request June 15, 2020. As such, the seven (7) business day deadline to respond to your request is June 25, 2020. This response to your request is being provided to you on the 7th business day since the custodian’s receipt of said request.
The following documents are attached and are responsive to your request:
1. CAD Report for Waterford Township Police Department in regards to the march and protest in Berlin Borough on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Please note this is the only thing on file in our office regarding the event.
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 the Township of Waterford 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.
Respectfully,
Dawn M. Liedtka, RMC, CMR
Waterford Township Clerk and Registrar
2131 Auburn Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
p. 856-768-2300 ext. 221