Records
Obtaining Public Records
To obtain public records such as accident reports, theft reports or burglary reports, please complete the Open Public Records Act form, also available in the Berkeley Heights Police Department lobby. The Records Bureau is commanded by Lt. William Ives.
Completed Forms
Completed forms may be mailed to:
Jackie Testa - Jtesta@bhpolice.org
Records Clerk
29 Park Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
New Jersey Public Records Act
The New Jersey Public Records Act, NJSA 47:1A-1 et. Seq allows for public access to government records with several exceptions listed.
Privileged or Protected Category | Authority |
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Autopsy Reports | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Child Abuse or Sex Assault Victim Name or Address | N.J.S.A. 2A:82-46b |
Citizen Expectation of Privacy | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq |
Court Records Sealed | Executive Order 69 |
Computer Security Information | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Criminal Investigatory Records | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Credit Card Numbers | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Grand Jury Testimony, Information | Court Rule 3:6-7 |
Grievance Information with Public Employer | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Domestic Violence | N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33 |
Drivers License Numbers | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
DYFS Information | N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10 |
Electronic Surveillance Materials | N.J.S.A. 2A:156A-19 |
Emergency or Security Information or Procedures | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Employee Sexual Harassment Complaints | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Fingerprint Cards | Executive Order 69 |
Inimical to the Public Interest | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Inter-Agency or Intra-Agency Advisory Communications/Font | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Juvenile Records | N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60 |
Labor Negotiation Information, Strategy or Positions | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Medical Examiner Photographs | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Otherwise Inappropriate Material | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. Executive Order 69 |
Pension and Personnel Records | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Photographs | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. Executive Order 69 |
Pre-Sentence Investigations | State versus DeGeorge, 113 NJ Super.542 (App. Div. 1971) |
Public Agency Insurance Communications | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Safety of Persons or Public | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. Executive Order 69 |
Security Measures and Surveillance Techniques | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Social Security Numbers | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Unlisted Telephone Numbers | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Victim locations (Domestic Violence) | N.J.S.A. 2C:25-26c. |
Victim Records | N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, et seq. |
Record has been destroyed/not retained pursuant | Records Retention and Disposition Schedule (New Jersey Department of State) (Division of Archives Management) |
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William Fettes
Administrative Sergeant
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Jackie Testa
Police Records Clerk
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