Missing Native Americans
| Submitted | June 24, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Urban Indigenous Collective
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Basic information on all cases (open and closed) of missing American Indian/Alaska Native persons (including juveniles) within your region, from 2000 through 2021; this basic information can include but is not limited to: person name, age, DOB, incident date, case closure date, county/jurisdiction in which person was reported missing.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Urban Indigenous Collective
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New Jersey Open Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 24, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gloucester County Sheriff's Office
Dear MuckRock.com:
In response to your OPRA request dated June 26, 2021 seeking basic information on all cases of missing American Indian/Alaska Native persons, within our region (Gloucester County, NJ), please be advised the County of Gloucester has no records responsive to your request. Missing persons reports in NJ would be handled by local Police Departments and/or the Prosecutor's Offices and/or Federal agencies such as the FBI.
This concludes the County's response to your request.
Laurie J. Burns
Clerk of the Board
Gloucester County Custodian of Records
2 South Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 853-3274
Email: lburns@co.gloucester.nj.us
Notice of Confidentiality: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, we apologize for the inconvenience. However, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone at (856) 853-3274, and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.
The County of Gloucester complies with all state and federal rules and regulations against discrimination in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, and activities. In addition, County encourages participation of people with disabilities in its programs and activities and offers special services to all residents 60 years of age and older. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the County's ADA Coordinator at (856) 384-6842/ New Jersey Relay Service 711.
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From: Urban Indigenous Collective
Thank you for replying back to our OPRA request,
We have a few follow up questions:
1. Do you keep records of missing cases in your jurisdiction?
2. Do you keep these records based on race/ethnicity, gender, age, and/or other demographic characteristics?
3. If you do not have any records pertaining to missing Native Americans/Alaska Natives, do you have any records of murdered Native America/Alaska Natives in file in your jurisdiction?
Thank you in advance for your anticipated participation in the matter.
Sincerely,
Urban Indigenous Collective
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New Jersey Open Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 26, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gloucester County Sheriff's Office
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 114678
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Sent via Email to: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
RE: Your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request
Regarding Missing Native Americans
To Whom It May Concern:
In response to your OPRA request dated June 22, 2022 made to Gloucester County New Jersey, made in follow-up to a similar request dated June 26, 2021, seeking certain information on missing Native Americans; as previously communicated the County Sheriff’s Department has no records regarding missing Native Americans/Alaska Natives, or murdered Native America/Alaska Natives. Investigations relating to missing persons would be handled by local or state police departments, and/or federal agencies.
This communication is being transmitted electronically to expedite delivery to you. This concludes the County's response in this matter.
Laurie J. Burns
Clerk of the Board
Gloucester County Custodian of Records
2 South Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 853-3274
Email: lburns@co.gloucester.nj.us
Notice of Confidentiality: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, we apologize for the inconvenience. However, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone at (856) 853-3274, and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.
The County of Gloucester complies with all state and federal rules and regulations against discrimination in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, and activities. In addition, the county encourages participation of people with disabilities in its programs and activities and offers special services to all residents 60 years of age and older. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the County’s ADA Coordinator at (856) 384-6842/ New Jersey Relay Service 711.
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