Stay current on the latest legislative changes impacting law enforcement records and information management. This 2-hour online course provides records personnel, supervisors, and other law enforcement professionals with a timely year-end review of legislative updates and what they mean for your agency. The course will highlight new and amended legislation affecting law enforcement records, including important changes taking effect in the coming years. Participants will review effective dates, implementation requirements, and key compliance considerations so agencies can be prepared before new laws take effect. The course will also provide important beginning-of-the-year reminders, including required reporting, notifications, recordkeeping obligations, and other annual requirements that agencies and records personnel need to have on their radar. Whether you work directly in records or supervise personnel responsible for public records and information management, this course is designed to help you finish the year informed, start the new year prepared, and keep your agency compliant with evolving legislative requirements.

This advanced PRA training is designed for employees who already have a foundational understanding of the California Public Records Act (CPRA) and are responsible for processing or reviewing public records requests. Building on the basics, this course will take a deeper dive into the practical application of the CPRA, with a focus on analyzing and applying specific statutory exemptions, understanding relevant case law, and making well-supported disclosure decisions. Participants will also receive response templates for many of the most common CPRA scenarios, providing practical tools and resources that can be adapted for future requests. By the end of the course, attendees will have greater confidence in navigating complex requests, applying exemptions consistently, and expanding their toolkit for responding effectively and efficiently.

An essential training session where we’ll dig deep into the various types of subpoenas you may encounter and teach you how to handle them properly. This comprehensive session will cover a range of subpoena types, including Subpoena Duces Tecum and Deposition Subpoenas. We’ll also dive into Admin Per Se Subpoenas, exploring their unique administrative aspects, and cover Federal Subpoenas, highlighting the key differences between state and federal best practices. Finally, we’ll address Workers’ Compensation Subpoenas, providing specific guidance on handling. By the end of this training, you’ll have an understanding of various types of subpoenas and be equipped to respond effectively.