Request for Body-worn Camera Footage (FOIA) I-2024-013936
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:
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: I-2024-013936
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Ofc Ficci #259 = bodycam
2. Ofc Graham #254 = bodycam
3. Unit #623 = Dashcam + backseat cam
4. Unit #624 = Dashcam
This request encompasses unedited footage from the above-mentioned officer's body-worn cameras and patrol vehicle dashcams involved in the referenced 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
Good afternoon –
Please see the attached letter regarding your OPRA – I-2024-013936.
Thanks,
Susan Bate
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Ewing Township
Tel: 609 883 2900 ext. 7658
From: [email address] <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:13 PM
To: Susan Bate <[email address]>
Subject: Attached Image
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.
Good Morning –
Attached please find your OPRA regarding I-2024-013936.
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Please note: the attached links will expire and January 20, 2025 and
should be downloaded prior to that date.
Thanks,
Susan Bate
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Ewing Township
Tel: 609 883 2900 ext. 7658
From: [email address] <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 9:21 AM
To: Susan Bate <[email address]>
Subject: Attached Image
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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