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Body-cam Survey
States are rapidly developing new legislation regarding body-cam video.  Should such video be open to the public?  Should people's privacy be respected even during a police investigation?

Share your thoughts in this survey,  see the results including what systems agencies are using and help your legislators work through this issue carefully. Monitor the results here.
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PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS RAPIDLY CHANGING AROUND THE COUNTRY
Public records laws are rapidly changing in America.

FLORIDA
Florida has proposed Senate Bill 248 exempting certain types of body-cam footage.  It has also created exemptions surrounding the privacy of military personnel home addresses.

ILLINOIS
Effective 2015, Illinois has made significant changes to what agencies can charge for records and the procedures for releasing records. 

CALIFORNIA
Changes have been proposed to protect officers from liability stemming from video recordings.

COLORADO
On its way to become the first state law affirming the right of the public to record and video police, House Bill 1290 was given final approval by the House on May 2nd.
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WEST VIRGINIA
In April, West Virginia House Bill 2636 was passed amending what fees can be charged for FOIA requests.
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PRI closely follows these types of legal changes around the country and provides the updated information in our compliance and procedures seminars .  Be sure to register today or host a class in your state and get 2 free seats.  We are your expert consultants for all things records management, UCR/NIBRS and IT related.  We are law enforcement.

Managing Social Media & Body-Cam Records Seminar

 

 

Managing Social Media & Body Cam Records Seminar
Managing Social Media & Body Cam Records Seminar

Who should attend: anyone who manages or publishes social media and video records.

This course will provide your agency all of the current and pending legal requirements and best practices in your state for the proper retention, disposal and release of social media and video records.  We provide you with the most current laws and best practices for managing these high-profile records.  You will also receive a  demonstration of the methods to redact video from these systems.

  • How social media is used in law enforcement
  • Get the apps that automatically retain and delete social posts
  • How long must Facebook posts and Tweets be retained
  • What body-cam video is public in your state
  • Review the proposed legislative changes for body-cams
  • What must be redacted from video
  • How long video records have to be retained
  • Reporting and scheduling the retention of these records
  • Includes discussion about the filming of police
  • Get extensive e-course material with comprehensive research papers, articles and legal resources online
Technology News
  • Valdosta Police expand paperless reporting system and connect with court and prosecutors office.
  • Ohio biometric criminal background system flawed according to report. Operated by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in the office of Attorney General Mike DeWine, the report claims that the system has been plagued with various problems within the 15 years it has been in operation including falsely indicating that thousands of criminals have clean records.
  • Memphis open records system needs work. Deficiencies in the city's public records process stem from inefficient processes, a lack of understanding of open records laws by citizens and city employees, and "a growing distrust between the public records staff at various levels of city government and the local media," according to a new report. (Records Room Editor Note: should have turned to PRI for help;)
CALL FOR PRESENTERS: Body-cam Systems
We are seeking representatives from agencies currently utilizing body-cam systems to provide a 30 minute presentation at our Managing Social Media & Body-cam Records seminars.  These presentations are designed to help agencies seeking to learn from other practitioners about the technicalities of managing body-cam video.  Presentations will focus on the methods and procedures for redacting audio/video, lessons learned and best practices for managing the information captured with these systems.  These are law enforcement classes. Presenters will be invited to attend the full day of training at no cost.  Vendor presentations are welcome. Contact us here to schedule. Kindly let your body-cam administrator know about this opportunity.  Thank you!
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Building a Model Police Records Unit: Schaumburg, Illinois May 6-7, 2015

Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 8:00 AM CDT -to- Thursday May 7, 2015 at 4:00 PM CDT

Building a Model Police Records Section: Schaumburg, Illinois May 6-7, 2015 Law enforcement's premier records management seminar.

Schaumburg Police Department

 

Crime Stats & UCR for the Police Executive: Folsom, May 15, 2015

Friday May 15, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT

Learn everything you need to know about your agency's numbers and how to keep your stats accurate.

Folsom Police Department

 

Building a Model Police Records Unit: DeFuniak Springs, FL May 19-20, 2015

Tuesday May 19, 2015 at 8:00 AM EDT -to- Wednesday May 20, 2015 at 4:00 PM EDT

Building a Model Police Records Section: DeFuniak Springs, FL May 19-20, 2015. Law enforcement's premier records management seminar.

Chautauqua Building

 

Building a Model Police Records Unit: Champaign, Illinois June 2-3, 2015

Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM CDT -to- Wednesday June 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM CDT

Building a Model Police Records Section: Champaign, Illinois June 2-3, 2015 Law enforcement's premier records management seminar.

Champaign Police Department

 

Managing Police Records in Colorado, Montrose

Thursday June 11, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM MDT

The latest public records law and retention schedules for public safety agencies in Colorado.

The Montrose Pavilion