New Jersey State Police Sued Over Denied Records Requests on Retired Cop Carry Permits

Summary

Journalist John Petrolino has filed a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court against the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) over denied public records requests regarding retired law enforcement carry permit data from 2024 and 2025. The suit, backed by CCRKBA, aims to compel the release of anonymized demographic and outcome data to examine potential double standards and ensure fairness in the state's carry permit program, alleging violations of OPRA, common-law right of access, and the New Jersey Civil Rights Act.