Course Objective
The role and responsibility that law enforcement personnel have in responding to requests for information.
Course Description
Going back to the earliest organized societies in history, records of some sort have been kept. In the United States, there has been a common law expectation to access court records, which has evolved into access to records of most government entities, both on a federal, state, and local level. With the adoption of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in 1966, the federal government established the right of citizens to access to government records. Many states followed, some even including access to records in the state constitution. In Florida, the earliest public records law was passed in 1909, and in 1992 was made part of the Florida Constitution. Today, Florida is known as having the most expansive public records law in the country.
Law enforcement agencies face many challenges in carrying out their responsibility to investigate crimes and arrest those who commit crimes. That responsibility can create unique issues when the public expects transparency in government operations. This class will discuss the role and responsibility that law enforcement personnel have in responding to requests for information.
Subjects Covered
- Overview and history of Florida public records law and FOIA
- Rights and responsibilities of the agency and requester
- Case study and application
- Review, redaction and response
- Policy and Practice recommendations
Recommended Attendees
This course will be most valuable to the following groups of law enforcement:
- Administrators
- Records managers
- Support staff
- All members of the criminal justice and legal community
Length of Course
3 hours
Accreditation
N/A
Payment Options
- Purchase Order
- Online Credit Card Payment
- Check made payable to:
TRAINING FORCE USA
3681 Loma Farm Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Cancellations and Substitutions
Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions are made at the discretion of Training Force USA, LLC and may be made anytime online or via email. Credit for the amount paid may be issued toward a future course.
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