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Workshop:
FOIA - What Police and Fire Departments Must Know
Thursday, March 20, 2008
ITBD, 185 Main St., 3rd Floor, New Britain, CT
9 a.m. – 12 noon, Registration 8:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION
Your police and fire departments are well trained
to respond to emergencies.
Are they as prepared to respond to
the requirements of FOIA?
Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) details requirements
for public meetings, with special provisions affecting public safety
personnel. In this unique program designed specifically for local Police
and Fire departments, attendees will learn about:
- Three kinds of meetings recognized under FOIA
- Requirements for public access, recordkeeping, and release of
information
- Employment issues including collective bargaining and personnel,
medical and investigative files
- Law enforcement & security exemptions to FOIA
Make sure public safety providers are well-versed in the
requirements of FOIA to avoid costly and embarrassing complaints.
Register for this CCM Municipal Government Training
compliance workshop today!
PROGRAM
Overview of the Freedom of
Information Act
- FOIA and Public Safety
- Basic Requirements:
Meetings and Records
- Overview of Police
Employment Issues
Employment Issues
Under FOIA
- Collective Bargaining
- Testing and Selection of
Employees
- Personnel, Medical, and
Investigative Files
Law Enforcement Records
Under FOIA
- Law Enforcement Records
Exemptions
- Arrest and Conviction Records
- Juvenile Records
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- First Selectmen/Mayors
- City/Town Managers
- Police Chiefs, Police
Officers, & Staff
- Risk Managers
- Municipal Attorneys
WHY ATTEND
- Understand specific FOIA
applications to police and
fire work.
- Ensure compliance with
public meeting requirements
- Minimize your exposure to
FOIA complaints.
SPEAKERS
Henry J. Zaccardi, Esq.
Shipman & Goodwin, LLP
Lisa Mehta, Esq.
Shipman & Goodwin, LLP
WHERE
Institute for Technology & Business Development (ITBD)
185 Main St., 3rd Floor
New Britain, CT
COST per attendee
CCM Member Municipalities $50, Non-Member $100
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For more information, or to register, call the CCM Training hotlines at (203) 498-3018 at any time or call (203) 498-3000 during business hours.
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DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
Institute of Technology and Business Development
(ITBD) [formerly IIET] of Central CT State University
185 Main Street, New Britain
From the West:
Take I-84 East to Exit 35 (left exit) to Route 72
East. Take the third exit, marked “Main Street.”
At the end of the exit, turn right onto Elm
Street. At the next light, turn right onto
Chestnut Street. Municipal Parking garage is
located on the right. Sign indicates parking
here for ITBD.
From the East:
Take I-84 West to Exit 39A, Route 9 South.
Take Exit 27 (left exit) and at end of exit turn
right onto Chestnut Street. After second light,
Municipal Parking is located on right, with sign
indicating parking here for ITBD.
From the South:
Take 1-91 North to Exit 22N to Route 9 North.
Follow Route 9 to Exit 26, marked “Downtown
New Britain.” Go straight to the end of the exit
and turn left at the second traffic light onto
Chestnut Street. Go through one traffic light.
Municipal Parking garage is located on the
right, with sign indicating parking here for ITBD.
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