Request for Bodycam footage(FOIA)
Dear West Orange 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: 2023-024286
Officer Name & Badge Number:
- Officer John Hamilton [#389] = bodycam + dashcam + backseat [Truck #26 / Officer John Hamilton]
- Sgt. Paglucci [Badge Number not available] = 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
Good morning,
Please answer the following questions:
Under penalty of N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, I certify that
1. I HAVE / HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States;
2. I, or another person, WILL / WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose;
3. I AM / AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
Sincerely,
Deana Kazinci
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Township of West Orange
66 Main Street, Room 101
West Orange. NJ 07052
Phone (973) 325-4156
Fax (973) 731-1196
[email address]
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Dear Deana Kazinci,
Please answer the following questions:
Under penalty of N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, I certify that
1. I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States;
2. I, or another person, WILL use the requested government records for a commercial purpose;
3. I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
Yours sincerely,
Pamelina Manna
Good afternoon,
Thank you for getting back to me.
I am in receipt of your OPRA request. Please note, we have up to (7) business days to comply with your request.
Sincerely,
Deana Kazinci
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Township of West Orange
66 Main Street, Room 101
West Orange. NJ 07052
Phone (973) 325-4156
Fax (973) 731-1196
[email address]
Please consider the environment before you print this email
America, Land of the Free, Because of the Brave!
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail contains information from the Township of West Orange. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or the information contained within it by anyone other than the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please call 973-325-4155 and destroy the original message and all copies.
Good morning,
Please see the attached letter regarding a Special Service Fee and advise if you would like to proceed.
Sincerely,
Deana Kazinci
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Township of West Orange
66 Main Street, Room 101
West Orange. NJ 07052
Phone (973) 325-4156
Fax (973) 731-1196
[email address]
Please consider the environment before you print this email
America, Land of the Free, Because of the Brave!
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail contains information from the Township of West Orange. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or the information contained within it by anyone other than the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please call 973-325-4155 and destroy the original message and all copies.