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SUMMARY:Basic FOIA Training - Grand Valley State University
DESCRIPTION:The course is taught by Lori Hinkley\, the recently retired Manager and FOIA Coordinator for the Transparency and Accountability Division of the Michigan State Police.  The course will: \n\nIntroduce the students to an overview of the Act.\nDefine “public record” and “public body”.\nIntroduce the students to processing of FOIA requests\, fees\, exemptions\, rights of requestors.\nPresent model response statements\, forms\, and case studies.\nCover reports\, UD10’s\, and video requests.\n\nThis class is for anyone\, sworn or civilian\, who needs an understanding of the Freedom of Information Act and those who are actually responsible for dealing with and answering the public’s requests under the Freedom of Information Act at your agency. \nThe course is taught by Lori Hinkley\, J.D..  Lori is truly THE expert when it comes to FOIA in Michigan.  She has taught for many years.  She will pass on her many years of experience in dealing with the ACT and requests under the FOIA. You are sure to take away many practical tools. \n 
URL:https://therossowgroup.com/events/basic-freedom-of-information-act-training-3/
LOCATION:GVSU Alumni House\, 11150 North Campus Drive\, Allendale\, MI\, 49410\, United States
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SUMMARY:Records Retention and Disposal Thomas Twn. June 11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Records Retention and Disposal:\nThe Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly\nThomas Township Police Department\n8215 Shields Dr.\, Saginaw\, MI 48609\nInstructor: Lori Hinkley\, J.D.\n(MCOLES 302 and SNC registered)\nThis is the class you have been asking for:\nThis class will introduce the attendees to the Michigan laws governing the requirements surrounding the retention and disposal of public records. Topics covered will include what constitutes a public record\, the differences between general and specific retention schedules\, where to find the appropriate schedule\, how to\nread and apply the schedules\, unique issues that apply to electronic communications (email and text messages)\, and practical tips for managing records in today’s modern public agencies. The student will:\n1. Be able to understand and articulate the legal basis for the retention of public records.\n2. Understand the proper methods for the disposal of public records.\n3. Understand the process for the creation of a retention schedule and when there may be a need for a\nmodified schedule.\n4. Be able to articulate the difference between a general and a specific retention and disposal schedule.\n5. Be able to locate the schedules applicable to their public body and be able to read and apply them as\nneeded.\n6. Be able to define a public record\, a purely personal record\, and a transitory record and know how to\neffectively manage each of them.\n7. Leave the session with suggestions for better handling of electronic messages to ensure compliance with\napplicable laws.\nThe course is taught by Lori Hinkley\, J.D.. Lori is truly THE expert when it comes to FOIA and records management in Michigan. She has taught for many years. She will pass on her many years of experience in dealing records retention and disposal. You are sure to take away many practical tools.
URL:https://therossowgroup.com/events/records-retention-and-disposal-thomas-twn-june-11-2025/
LOCATION:Thomas Township Police Department\, 8215 Shields Dr.\,\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advanced FOIA Training Allegan County May 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Allegan County Sheriff’s Office640 River Street\, Allegan MI 49010Instructor: Lori Hinkley\, J.D.(MCOLES 302 and SNC Funds Registered)Prerequisite: Basic FOIA Course \nThis is the class you have been asking for:This is a workshop style class where attendees will apply their knowledge of Michigan’s FOIA to practical scenarios. After a quick review of the most challenging areas of FOIA\, participants will be presented with FOIA requests and they will be required to apply their knowledge to the exercise. Lori will then review the responses\, followed by an open discussion. The student will:• Understand and be able to articulate the 13(1)(b) privacy exemption\, including both prongs and the significant public interest exception\,• Understand the LE privacy exception and how it differs from the general privacy exception.• Understand when and how to apply the Crime Victims’ Rights Act when processing a FOIA request.• Be able to articulate why they applied an exception using appropriate statutory language that would not be considered arbitrary and capricious if appealed by a requester. This class is for anyone\, sworn or civilian\, who needs an understanding of the Freedom of Information Act and those who are actually responsible for dealing with and answering the public’s requests under the Freedom of Information Act at your agency.The course is taught by Lori Hinkley\, J.D.. Lori is truly THE expert when it comes to FOIA in Michigan. She has taught for many years. She will pass on her many years of experience in dealing with the ACT and requests under the FOIA. You are sure to take away many practical tools.
URL:https://therossowgroup.com/events/advanced-foia-training-allegan-county-may-13-2025/
LOCATION:Allegan County Sheriff’s Office\, 640 River Street\, Allegan\, MI\, 49010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced FOIA Classes
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SUMMARY:Advanced FOIA Training Green Oak Twp. May 7\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Green Oak Township Police Department\n9400 Whitmore Lake Rd\,\nBrighton\, MI 48116\nInstructor: Lori Hinkley\, J.D.\nPrerequisite: Basic FOIA Course\n(MCOLES 302 Fund Registered)\nThis is the class you have been asking for:\nThis is a workshop style class where attendees will apply their knowledge of Michigan’s FOIA to practical scenarios. After a quick review of the most challenging areas of FOIA\, participants will be presented with FOIA requests and they will be required to apply their knowledge to the exercise. Lori will then review the responses\, followed by an open discussion.\nThe student will:\n• Understand and be able to articulate the 13(1)(b) privacy exemption\, including both prongs and the significant public interest exception\,\n• Understand the LE privacy exception and how it differs from the general privacy exception.\n• Understand when and how to apply the Crime Victims’ Rights Act when processing a FOIA request.\n• Be able to articulate why they applied an exception using appropriate statutory language that would not be considered arbitrary and capricious if appealed by a requester.\nThis class is for anyone\, sworn or civilian\, who needs an understanding of the Freedom of Information Act and those who are actually responsible for dealing with and answering the public’s requests under the Freedom of Information Act at your agency.\nThe course is taught by Lori Hinkley\, J.D.. Lori is truly THE expert when it comes to FOIA in Michigan. She has taught for many years. She will pass on her many years of experience in dealing with the ACT and requests under the FOIA. You are sure to take away many practical tools.
URL:https://therossowgroup.com/events/advanced-foia-training-green-oak-township/
LOCATION:Green Oak Township Police Department\, 9400 Whitmore Lake Rd.\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced FOIA Classes
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SUMMARY:Sturgis DPS Basic FOIA Class
DESCRIPTION:January 22\, 2025\nSturgis DPS \nFor more information contact Eric at 810-320-9517 or eric@therossowgroup.com.
URL:https://therossowgroup.com/events/basic-sturgis-dps/
CATEGORIES:Basic FOIA Class
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