Request for Body-worn Camera Footage (FOIA) I-2024-000376
Dear Ewing Township,
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:
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: I-2024-000376
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Ofc Ulrich #243 = Bodycam
2. Ofc Episcopo #256 = Bodycam
3. Vehicle #624= 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
Received, thank you.
Kim Macellaro, RMC, CMC
Ewing Municipal Clerk
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, New Jersey 08628
Work: (609)538-7609
Fax: (609)771-0480
Thank you for contacting Ewing Township. Please note that our office
hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and the building is locked from 12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.
Be safe and healthy!
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the disclosure requirement, there should be no expectation that the
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remain private.
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From: Carli Ratke <[OPRA #68409 email]>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2024 9:06 PM
To: Kim Macellaro <[Ewing Township request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Request for Body-worn Camera Footage (FOIA)
I-2024-000376
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Dear Ewing Township,
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:
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: I-2024-000376
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Ofc Ulrich #243 = Bodycam
2. Ofc Episcopo #256 = Bodycam
3. Vehicle #624= 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
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OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (OPRA) NOTICE: All communications, including email
received or sent by Township Officials and/or Employees are subject to the
New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA). This e-mail, including all
attachments, may constitute "public records" which may be obtained by any
person filing a request under OPRA. While there are several exceptions to
the disclosure requirement, there should be no expectation that the
content of e-mails exchanged with Township Officials and/or Employees will
remain private.
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Best,
Kim
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Kim Macellaro, RMC, CMC
Ewing Municipal Clerk
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, New Jersey 08628
Work: (609)538-7609
Fax: (609)771-0480
Thank you for contacting Ewing Township. Please note that our office
hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and the building is locked from 12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.
Be safe and healthy!
OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (OPRA) NOTICE: All communications, including email
received or sent by Township Officials and/or Employees are subject to the
New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA). This e-mail, including all
attachments, may constitute "public records" which may be obtained by any
person filing a request under OPRA. While there are several exceptions to
the disclosure requirement, there should be no expectation that the
content of e-mails exchanged with Township Officials and/or Employees will
remain private.
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attachments, may constitute "public records" which may be obtained by any
person filing a request under OPRA. While there are several exceptions to
the disclosure requirement, there should be no expectation that the
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remain private.
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