From Valley News: Montpelier — A bill that would require police to release records of their investigations unanimously passed a House committee and now heads to the full House, perhaps as soon as next week.
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Public has no legal right to police logs, say attorneys general
From seacoastonline.com: There is no law in New Hampshire, or Maine, that says police departments have to publish logs on a regular basis that itemize police activity.
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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for May 3, 2013
A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week. While you're at it, be sure to check out State FOIA Friday Archives.
Blackfoot woman receives Idaho open government award
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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for April 26, 2013
A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week. While you're at it, be sure to check out State FOIA Friday Archives.
New Mexico court nixes damages against NM attorney general
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Award goes to California Watch reporter for police reporting
From University of Colorado Journalism and Mass Communication:
Ryan Gabrielson of the Center for Investigative Reporting’s California Watch has won the 2013 Al Nakkula Award for Police Reporting.
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Maryland public records ruling could let more sunshine in
From The Baltimore Sun:
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled recently that state police personnel files are not completely off-limits under the Maryland Public Information Act, a finding that could broaden access to a whole range of information, experts say.
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Scotts Valley (Cal.) police launch public records tracking program
WA high court to hear KOMO’s public records suit
From KOMOnews.com:
SEATTLE (Dec 5, 2012) — Washington state’s highest court will hear a case brought by the KOMO Problem Solvers involving the public’s right to records.
In the simplest terms, the city of Seattle wants to keep its police dashcam videos under wraps for three years. However, KOMO News believes the public the public should have quicker access to the footage.
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