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SUMMARY:Maine's Freedom of Access Act
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nPaul Cavanaugh \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Maine’s Freedom of Access Act\nMarch 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nThis course provides essential training for law enforcement personnel on the legal and ethical responsibilities related to public access to records. Focused on the Maine Freedom of Access Act\, participants will learn how to navigate the complex balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information. The course addresses both the obligations to disclose and the statutory restrictions that govern confidentiality in law enforcement. Attendees will leave with practical tools and reference materials to assist in evaluating and responding to public records requests. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and history of “sunshine laws” such as the Maine Freedom of Access Act.\nGain a working knowledge of how the Freedom of Access Act applies to law enforcement records.\nDefine “confidential” in the context of law enforcement information and documentation.\nIdentify key statutes that regulate public access to governmental records.\nRecognize law enforcement-specific statutes that designate certain records as confidential.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone\n\nMLEAP Accreditation Standard: \n\nThis course meets MLEAP Standard 5.01 – Privacy and Security of Records
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/maines-freedom-of-access-act-3-24-26/
LOCATION:Dirigo Safety\, LLC\, 95 Main Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corrections,Dispatch,Law Enforcement,Other: EMS, EMA, Fire, Park Rangers, Prosecutors/DAs
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