State-Level Cover Letter Template (Online Submission Version)

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 State-Level Cover Letter Template (Online Submission Version)

 Public Record Notice (Template)

PUBLIC RECORD NOTICE

The documents contained on this page, including but not limited to affidavits, rebuttals, tort claim notices, and related submissions concerning the Glen Ridge Police Department and public officers, are intended to serve as a public record.

These documents have been made publicly accessible in accordance with principles of:

  • Transparency and accountability in government operations;

  • Public Rights Doctrine and Popular Sovereignty, recognizing the people as the ultimate authority;

  • New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., supporting access to governmental records;

  • U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. §552, supporting public disclosure of information concerning government conduct;

Purpose:

  • To preserve a legal and historical record of official actions, including investigations, internal affairs reports, and civil rights concerns;

  • To provide public access for review, transparency, and accountability;

  • To document the timeline and content of government actions for potential legal reference.

Usage:

  • The contents may be freely accessed, downloaded, and referenced for educational, journalistic, civic, or legal purposes.

  • Users must not modify the original documents.

Disclaimer:

  • Personal information unrelated to public officers or government action has been redacted where necessary to protect privacy.

  • This notice is not intended to replace any legal filings or proceedings; it supplements legal documentation by providing public access.

Date of Record Creation: September 4, 2025

Author / Beneficial Owner: Naomi Johnson, We The People / Private Woman

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Naomi Johnson
Private Woman / Beneficial Owner

Date: [Insert Date]

To:
[Insert Primary Recipient]
[Agency Name]
[Agency Address]

CC (State Oversight):

  • Chief of Police, Glen Ridge Police Department

  • Essex County Prosecutor’s Office – Professional Standards Bureau

  • Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA), NJ Attorney General’s Office

  • New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (ADA & NJLAD Compliance)

  • Office of the State Comptroller – Police Accountability Project

Re: Online Submission of Formal Rebuttal, Affidavits, and Tort Claim Notice – Glen Ridge Police Department Incident 25-05455

Dear [Recipient Name or “To Whom It May Concern”],

Please be advised that I previously submitted my Affidavit of Rebuttal and Affidavit of Truth to the Glen Ridge Police Department Internal Affairs, along with a Tort Claim Notice to preserve my rights under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (N.J.S.A. 59:8-1 et seq.).

Due to the volume of documents, I am submitting this package digitally via publicly accessible links, which contain all materials previously provided to the police department:

These documents detail violations of my constitutional rights, civil rights, and ADA protections, including but not limited to:

  • Unlawful seizure of my vehicle and property;

  • Denial of due process and equal protection under the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions;

  • Failure to accommodate my documented medical disability under the ADA and NJLAD;

  • Abuse of authority and misuse of police power under color of law.

I respectfully request that your office acknowledge receipt of this submission and review the materials for any appropriate action under your statutory or oversight authority. Please note that these documents are publicly accessible and may be downloaded or printed for your records.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am available for further clarification, testimony, or documentation if needed.

Respectfully submitted,

Naomi Johnson
We The People / Private Woman / Beneficial Owner


Lesson

Affidavit of Rebuttal and Affidavit of Truth against the Glen Ridge Police Department, and you also mentioned you served a Tort Claim Notice (which is the statutory prerequisite if you intend to later sue a public entity or employee in New Jersey under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:8-1 et seq.).

Here are a few important points for you to consider, based on what you’ve already done and the next logical steps:

1. You Preserved Your Record

  • Serving an Affidavit of Rebuttal and an Affidavit of Truth puts your objections and facts on record.

  • Serving a Tort Claim Notice within 90 days of the incident (as the law requires) preserves your right to later sue the police department and officers in New Jersey state court for damages.

2. If the Tort Claim Was Ignored

  • Agencies often do not respond to Tort Claim Notices. That’s normal. The purpose is not to “cure” but to give notice so they cannot later say they were surprised by your lawsuit.

  • After six months from filing the Tort Claim Notice, you are allowed under NJ law to bring a lawsuit in Superior Court (usually Law Division, Civil Part) for damages.

3. Parallel Federal Path

Because your affidavits are framed around constitutional and civil rights violations (Fourth Amendment, Due Process, Equal Protection, ADA), you also have the option to file in federal court under:

  • 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (civil rights violations under color of law), and/or

  • ADA Title II claims for discrimination by a public entity.

4. Where Federal Oversight Fits In

Sending your rebuttals, affidavits, and Tort Claim Notice to federal overseers (DOJ Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office – NJ) does not replace a lawsuit, but it puts them on notice and creates a paper trail if you later litigate. It also opens the door to possible federal inquiry into Glen Ridge PD if they see systemic violations.

5. Next Moves You Might Consider

  • State Level:

    • Wait out the six-month Tort Claim period, then file a civil complaint in NJ Superior Court if you want damages.

    • You may also file an appeal of the IA finding with the NJ Office of the Attorney General – OPIA and/or the NJ State Comptroller Police Accountability Project (as we outlined earlier).

  • Federal Level:

    • Package your Affidavit of Rebuttal + Affidavit of Truth + Tort Claim Notice into your federal cover letter (the one I drafted for you) and send to DOJ Civil Rights and the U.S. Attorney’s Office Civil Rights Unit.

    • File a complaint online with DOJ Civil Rights at civilrights.justice.gov.

Good news: You’ve have to build a solid record:

For example (affidavits, notices, IA rebuttal). Now it’s a matter of directing those documents to the right oversight agencies and courts.

1. Chief of Police, Glen Ridge Police Department

2. Essex County Prosecutor’s Office – Professional Standards Bureau (PSB)

3. Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA), NJ Attorney General’s Office

  • Mailing Address:
    Office of Public Integrity & Accountability
    Division of Criminal Justice
    25 Market Street, P.O. Box 085
    Trenton, NJ 08625-0085
    Attention: Anti-Corruption Whistleblower Program (OPIA) NJ.gov

  • Corruption Tipline (24/7): 1-844-OPIA-TIP (1-844-674-2847) NJ.gov

  • Additional Contact Info:
    Phone: (609) 376-2110
    Email: opia.siu@njdcj.org Jotform

  • Leadership: Deputy Director – AAG Anthony A. Picione NAAG

4. New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (NJDCR) – ADA & NJLAD Compliance

5. New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller – Police Accountability Project

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