Available dates
- 05/07/2026 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Overview
Seminar Overview
PRI invites Virginia Law Enforcement Agencies to a 2-day Onsite Event.
May 7 & 8, 2026
8:30am – 4:00pm
York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Community Room
159 Goodwin Neck Rd. Yorktown, VA 23692
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Join us for a comprehensive two-day symposium in Virginia dedicated to equipping law enforcement professionals with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the complex landscape of records management.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers and build your network, while gaining valuable insights from key speakers and industry experts. From legal updates to hands-on learning sessions, you’ll leave with actionable strategies and an expanded professional network to support your records management success.
Key topics at a glance:
- Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Overview of public records and accessing law enforcement records. Receiving and responding to requests, managing and processing requests and proving records per state statute.
- Establishing A Records Inventory: This session will guide participants through the critical process of establishing a records inventory, highlighting its importance for compliance, efficiency, and risk management, and providing practical steps for creating and maintaining an effective inventory system.
- Seal/Expunging Records: Establishing clear procedures for sealing and expunging records to align with legal mandates and ensure proper record retention practices.
- Quality Control–Ensuring NIBRS Accuracy: Implementing validation and review processes to maintain accurate NIBRS data reporting and compliance with federal standards.
- Going Paperless: Transitioning to digital records management to improve efficiency, accessibility, and compliance while reducing reliance on physical documents.
- Body-Worn Camera Footage & Statutory Exceptions: This session will explore the statutory exceptions related to public access of body-worn camera (BWC) footage, focusing on release requirements, privacy considerations, and practical guidance for balancing transparency with legal and ethical obligations.
- Records, Evidence, and Digital Management: This session will clarify the critical distinctions between records and evidence, and provide practical strategies for the proper retention, storage, and compliant management of both physical and digital materials, ensuring agencies meet legal, operational, and technological standards.
Event Highlights
- Expert-Led Sessions: Each session is led by experienced instructors with a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding Virginia law enforcement records.
- Interactive Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers across Virginia during interactive sessions, roundtable discussions, and networking breaks. Share best practices, discuss common challenges, and build valuable relationships that extend beyond the event.
- Catered Lunches & Group Discussions: Enjoy catered lunches provided by PRI while participating in dynamic group discussions. These working lunches will allow attendees to share real-life records management challenges and collaboratively brainstorm solutions.
Meet Your Hosts
- Ed Claughton- Law enforcement veteran Ed Claughton, founder and President of PRI, is a former police lieutenant who once managed the records and technology unit for the Coral Gables, FL PD. As the UCR program manager, systems administrator and custodian of records, he became quite passionate about information management in law enforcement. Ed’s mantra is…”keep it accurate, error-free and well-written.” Ed holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree and has instructed agencies in UCR/NIBRS, records management, and public records for over 20 years, and provides consulting services to help agencies achieve records and tech compliance and peak performance.
- Brian Cash- Brian Cash began his law enforcement career in 1992 with the Leesburg Police Department in Florida. Over the years he has served in patrol, community services and criminal investigations. In 2007 while serving as the department’s intelligence liaison he became the first sworn officer to graduate from the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy. As with many analysts the certification brought with it responsibility for his department’s Uniform Crime Reporting. Being a crime analyst has afforded Brian a unique perspective on the importance of separating NIBRS from raw data analysis. Brian‘s expertise will help your agency not only compile accurate NIBRS reports but also provide reliable crime statistics. Brian has been teaching NIBRS and public records for over 10 years with PRI.
course material
Included materials
- Course slides
- Industry and technology guides, articles, and sites
- Course certificate
pricing
Checks, credit cards, PO’s accepted. Payment information is provided during the registration process.
$499/person.
Virginia 2-Day Onsite Symposium
PRI invites Virginia law enforcement agencies to join us for a two-day symposium designed to equip law enforcement professionals with essential records management strategies. Gain insights from industry experts, participate in hands-on sessions, and connect with peers to enhance your expertise and network.
DISCOUNTED PRICING
2nd person 25% off $374.25
3rd person 35% off $324.35
4th person (or more) 50% off $249.50
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