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: Introduce the students to an overview of the Act. Define “public record” and “public body”. Introduce the students to processing of FOIA requests, fees, exemptions, rights of […]

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: Introduce the students to an overview of the Act. Define “public record” and “public body”. Introduce the students to processing of FOIA requests, fees, exemptions, rights of […]

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 […]

MCOLES 302, CPE, SMOKE, and SNC Registered - This two-day program will call for personnel at every level to think more critically about their leadership role within their organization.  When someone decides to enter public safety, they have decided they want to be leaders in their community.  The very nature of their profession makes them […]