Request for Body-worn Camera Footage (FOIA) 2024-39626

Carli Ratke made this OPRA request to Passaic City Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding.

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Dear Passaic City,

Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.

I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.

I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.

I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.

Records requested:
Dear Public Records Officer,

Under the authority granted by the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), I am formally requesting the release of all body-worn camera and dashcam footage pertaining to the specific incident outlined below:

Incident Case Number: 2024-39626
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Ofc M . Garcia #492 = (Bodycam)
2. Ofc E. Paredes #466 = (Bodycam)
3. Ofc P. Zapata #482 = (Bodycam)
4. Ofc. Suarez #508 = (Bodycam)
5. Transporting Ofc = (Backseat cam)

This request encompasses all unaltered footage from both body-worn cameras and vehicle dashcams involved in the incident.

In compliance with the New Jersey OPRA, I expect a response to this request within seven business days as stipulated by state law. Failure to meet this deadline will result in my seeking judicial relief to enforce compliance under the statute.

Please inform me of any fees associated with the processing of this request prior to proceeding. The timely and unimpeded access to these records is essential for maintaining public transparency and upholding New Jersey's statutory requirements.

Should there be any need for clarification or further details regarding this request, please contact me directly without delay.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your cooperation.

My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.

Yours faithfully,
Carli Ratke

Dear Passaic City,

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Open Public Records Act reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of Passaic City's handling of my OPRA request 'Request for Body-worn Camera Footage (FOIA) 2024-39626'.

Please response!

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Yours faithfully,

Carli Ratke

Cristal Montiel, Passaic City

1 Attachment

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    OPRA 2821 Request for Body worn Camera Footage FOIA 2024 39626.txt

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Good Morning,

I've attached 2821. As per the record bureau after performing a search (7) BWC video was located

Duration time:
8m 23s
8m 20s
8m 18s
8m 7s
6m 8s
4m 53s
4m 36s

Police Record Bureau is requesting a special service fee of $160.00 pursuant to City Code Chapter 5-128.2. The Police Record Bureau will start processing your OPRA upon receipt of the deposit of $80.00 or you may pay the full amount of $160.00. Please be advised if you plan to move forward with your request, you have seven business days to comply with the special service fee (11/26/2024). You may mail a check or pay in person to the City Clerk’s Office. We only accept cash. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (located at 330 Passaic Street, NJ 07055).

Thank you.

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Dear Cristal Montiel,

I am ok with full payment, but is there any online method of payment or is money order availabe?
If yes, then please provide me the datails of online methodm and if not then please give me the complete mail adress via which I will send the cash.

Yours sincerely,
Carli Ratke

Cristal Montiel, Passaic City

Good Morning,

There is no online method. You pay in person or by mail.

Mail Address:

City Clerk Department
330 Passaic St
Passaic NJ 07055

Thank you.

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Dear Cristal Montiel,

Have you Received the money order? The name is SSB Media or Carli Ratke.

Yours sincerely,

Carli Ratke

Cristal Montiel, Passaic City

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    OPRA 2821 Request for Body worn Camera Footage FOIA 2024 39626.txt

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    OPRA 2821 Request for Body worn Camera Footage FOIA 2024 39626.txt

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    OPRA RESPONSE 2821.pdf

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Good Afternoon,

The City Clerk Department did not receive the check. If you plan to move forward with the request please submit a new OPRA request.

Thank you.

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