Request for Bodycam footage(FOIA)
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:23-044291
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Officer J. Arias, = bodycam
2. Officer C. Pecorella,= bodycam
3. Unit 11B Cruiser=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-2025-00932
Date Entered: 4/23/2025 5:15:12 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:
OPRA # 853 (23-0444291)
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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Axon - ELIZABETH POLICE DEPT.-NJ
Evidence.com - Evidence Download Link
Kenneth Matz (Badge ID: M874) from ELIZABETH POLICE DEPT.-NJ
(https://ElizabethPDNJ.evidence.com) has sent you a link to download
evidence on Evidence.com. After clicking on the link below you will
download 1 zip or iso files containing the requested evidence. This
download may take a while depending on your internet connection.
Elizabeth PD Case 23-044291
Please note that your access to this link will expire on May 4, 2025
16:18:2 (-04:00).
Afterwards, you will need to contact the sender to request access.
Download link:
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City of Elizabeth
Open Records Request
Reference # OPRA-2025-00932
Date Entered: 4/23/2025 5:15:00 PM
Dear Pamelina Manna,
Your Open Records Request has been Fulfilled on 04/24/2025.
The request sought access to the following records:
OPRA # 853 (23-0444291)
Fulfilled Reasons:
The body camera footage for Police Case 24-0444291 were located and
redacted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1. and sent through email on April
25, 2025, through evidence.com/Axon. Redactions made include images of the
victim, personal information, phone numbers, MDT screens in the patrol
vehicle, and images of prisoners in the cellblock unrelated to this
incident.
The records are being transmitted to you via . 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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