Combating 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
State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Elizabeth Police Officer in Connection with Fatal Vehicle Collision in Elizabeth, N.J., on December 10, 2023
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against an Elizabeth police officer at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding a December 10, 2023 fatal motor vehicle crash in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Attorney General Platkin Announces Suspended Manville Police Chief Convicted at Trial of Official Misconduct, Sexual Assault
For Immediate Release: February 13, 2025 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Drew Skinner, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON —...
AG: Ex-Clark Mayor Sentenced for Abusing Town Resources and Forging Documents, After Forfeiting Office and Being Banned for Life from Public Employment
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the sentencing of the ex-mayor of Clark Township, Salvatore Bonaccorso, after he pleaded guilty to two crimes for using township employees to operate his private oil tank removal business and submitting fraudulent applications to various municipalities to unlawfully obtain permits for the tank removals.