Public Records Request

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Union City should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

Dear Union 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:

Leonard Filipowski was arrested on July 16, 2024, during a Union City Board of Commissioners meeting in Union City, New Jersey. The arrest occurred in the evening, shortly after the meeting began, and was carried out by Captain Omar Hernandez of the Union City Police Department. Please provide the body cam video footage of the arresting officer.

Yours faithfully,

JZ