Former Bergen Assignment Judge, Peter E. Doyne, Receives Byron Baer Public Service Award

Judge Doyne’s decisions were so in favor of open government that, since he retired, two of his decisions have been reversed by the Appellate Division and several others are on appeal. He is certainly deserving of this public service award. -NJFOG The Bergen Dispatch By Paul Nichols January 13, 2016 On Wednesday evening, Bergen Grassroots Read More …

Appellate decision drastically limits public access to law enforcement records

In a decision binding on every public agency in the State, a State appeals court has severely limited access to police records. NJFOG will work with other interested parties to limit or reverse this decision. The decision is available HERE. – NJFOG   UPDATE (12/15/2015):  The NJ Supreme Court has agreed to hear North Jersey Media Read More …