Request for Bodycam footage(FOIA)
Dear Point Pleasant Beach Borough,
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: 23PP30878
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Allegretta, M [#64] = bodycam + 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.
Sincerely,
Pamelina Manna
Good afternoon,
The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department received your OPRA request for
the following:
Incident Case Number: 23PP30878
1. Allegretta, M #64 = bodycam + dashcam
The Dash Cam footage is prepared to be sent via our video sharing service.
Our video sharing
software cannot share to this email address, it says that it is invalid.
Please provide me with a different email address to send the link of the
video to, not an opra machine email (example [[email address]]).
Regarding your request for BWC, please be advised that pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118.5(j)(2)(a) there is a voluntary request to preserve
the BWC footage as it has evidentiary value.
Therefore, this BWC is exempt from OPRA.
Thank you,
Catherine Bradley
Catherine Bradley
Administrative Assistant
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Police Department
416 New Jersey Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Phone: 732-892-0500 x 140
Fax: 732-892-0088
This e-mail account is subject to the Open Public Records Act. Any email
sent or received may be subject to a records request.