Edward RUFF, Plaintiff-Petitioner, v. RUTGERS, the State University of New Jersey, Rutgers University Police Department, Executive Director of Police Services/Chief of Police Kenneth Cop, individually and in his official capacity, and Captain Michael Rein, individually and in his official capacity, Defendants-Respondents.

A petition for certification of the judgment in A-002549-16 having been submitted to this Court, and the Court having considered the same; and The Court noting that the Appellate Division panels determination that the appeal was moot; it is

ORDERED that the petition for certification is granted and the matter is summarily remanded to the Superior Court, Appellate Division to consider on the merits. Jurisdiction is not retained.