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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
February 20, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Participants will be provided instruction on the requirements of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act as they pertain to governmental agencies in general, with emphasis on the provisions in the Act specifically relevant to law enforcement agencies.
The course will review the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and include a discussion of the December 2018 amendments to the Act.
Topics Include:
- The Legislative intent regarding the Michigan Freedom of Information Act
- Procedures under the Act for processing, approving, and denying requests for information
- Appeal procedures available for denied requests
- Liability under the Act for improperly denied requests for information
- Information exempt from release under the Act
- A review of court cases regarding the Act
Instructor: Lori M. Hinkley, MSP FOIA Coordinator, Office of Professional Development, Records Resource Section.
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: This class is free
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”