Jackson Township has changed the way residents submit requests under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Going forward, all OPRA submissions must be made through the township’s official website, where residents will now see two separate links — one designated for municipal offices and another for the police department.
For those seeking police records, the new system requires an additional step. After completing the online request form specific to the police department, residents must also send a confirmation email to the department at pd_opra@jacksontwpnj.net.
The address is also displayed at the top of the police OPRA form for reference. Requests for other municipal records can be completed entirely through the “Request for Municipal Offices” link without the extra email requirement.
Township officials said the new process is intended to streamline the handling of public-records requests and ensure that police-related filings are directed quickly to the appropriate office. A copy of Resolution 288-2025, which lays out the changes, has been made available for residents who want to review the full policy.