Request for Bodycam footage(FOIA)

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Pamelina Manna
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Dear Elizabeth City,

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:23-020370
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Det. K. Arias, , = bodycam
2. Officer J. Londono= bodycam
3. [NSU-12]=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

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Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 2:19 PM
To: City of Elizabeth OPRA Requests <[Elizabeth City request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Request for Bodycam footage(FOIA)
 
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Dear Elizabeth City,

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:23-020370

Officer Name & Badge Number:

1.  Det. K. Arias, , = bodycam

2. Officer J. Londono= bodycam

3. [NSU-12]=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

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City of Elizabeth

Open Records Request

 

Reference #: OPRA-2025-00949

Date Entered: 4/24/2025 2:55:09 PM

 

Dear Pamelina Manna,

 

This email is to confirm submission of your Open Records Request.

Additional emails will be sent upon processing of your request.

 

The request seeks access to the following records:

 

Dear Elizabeth City, 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:23-020370
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1.  Det. K. Arias, , = bodycam
2. Officer J. Londono= bodycam
3. [NSU-12]=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.

 

A copy of the request is attached for your records.

 

Please do not reply directly to this email; this address is not monitored.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 908-820-4000.

 

Sincerely,

 

City of Elizabeth

 

 

 

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City of Elizabeth

Open Records Request

 

Reference # OPRA-2025-00949

Date Entered: 4/24/2025 2:55:00 PM

 

Dear Pamelina Manna,

 

Your Open Records Request has been Fulfilled on 04/30/2025.

 

The request sought access to the following records:

 

Dear Elizabeth City, 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:23-020370
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1.  Det. K. Arias, , = bodycam
2. Officer J. Londono= bodycam
3. [NSU-12]=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.

 

Fulfilled Reasons:

These videos were located, and sent to requestor via evidence.com/Axon. No
redactions were needed for the footage.

 

The records are being transmitted to you via Email. The cost associated
with this request is $0.00.

 

Please do not reply directly to this email; this address is not monitored.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 908-820-4000.

 

Sincerely,

 

City of Elizabeth

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