Request for Bodycam footage(FOIA)
Dear Edison Township,
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 the below-mentioned body-worn camera and dashcam footage pertaining to the specific incident outlined below:
Incident Case Number: 23041676
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Officer Middleton, Louis[526] = bodycam + Dashcam (patrol unit)
2. Ptl Talavera = bodycam
3. Ptl Puchacz = bodycam
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.
Sincerely,
Pamelina Manna
Ms. Manna,
Effective September 3, 2024, Governor Murphy had signed into law significant OPRA reform legislation. Changes range from new exemptions to new processes for requestors and custodians. Attached you will find a copy of the new adopted Model OPRA request form which also can be located on our website under the Clerk’s Office and/or Police Records Bureau. We recommend to use the form to ensure full compliance however written equivalents are still allowed via email but must include all components required by NJSA 47:1A-5(f), (g).
https://www.edisonnj.org/departments/pub...
Best,
Edison Police Records