Combatting Public Corruption and Strengthening Public Confidence in Government and the Criminal Justice System in New Jersey
The Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) is tasked with a dual mission: to investigate violations of public trust and to develop policies that would rebuild faith in both government and our criminal justice system. OPIA includes both criminal prosecutors and trained investigators, who work together to prosecute cases involving public corruption, criminal violations of civil rights laws, and illegal use of force by law enforcement officers.
OPIA also includes an Office of Policing Policy which works to strengthen policing practices across New Jersey.
OPIA has a statewide Corruption Tipline: 1-844-OPIA-TIP (1-844-674-2847) and all information received through the Tipline can remain confidential.
Recent News
Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash in Atco on Thanksgiving Involving On-Duty Waterford Police Officer
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a death that occurred on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Atco, New Jersey.
State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Detective in Connection with Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Paterson on October 10, 2022
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding a fatal shooting by a Paterson Police detective on October 10, 2022.
Attorney General Platkin Releases Report on Investigation into Allegations of Misconduct by Leaders of Clark Township Government and Police Department
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the release of a report examining misconduct by leaders in Clark Township.