Public Records Act: California (other states available on request) $250*

Seminar Overview

Who should attend: anyone who manages government records and subpoenas for records

A one day in-depth course covering the California Public Records Act and how to respond to subpoenas. Taught by California’s resident expert, Joseph Surges, learn the ins and outs of public records requests from a practitioner’s perspective.

What can/cannot be released
Process for managing public records requests
Fees for records
Handling subpoenas for records
Recent legislative changes

Host agencies needed. Host a class and get 2 free seats. Get details here.

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If you would like to have one of our workshops held at your agency and allow others to attend, you'll get 2 free seats and we'll do all the work!

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Pleasant Hill PD

"I have attended many seminars and training classes over the last 20 years in law enforcement; I have to say with certainty, yours was simply amazing. You are very informed about the topic you teach. VERY informed."

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"Compared to other records seminars, this blows them out of the water!! Not the same dry instruction, but actual real world conditions. The ideas for improving 'systems' and 'people' were sound and logical. Fantastic!"

Sunrise Police Dept.

"Records management seminar is a must for anyone who deals with records--very informative class, extremely knowledgeable instructor. Send your employees--it's worth every penny."

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"This class exceeded my expectations! We have already scheduled future training with PRI Management Group. We are looking forward to the next class."

Ft. Lauderdale Police Dept.

"I attended the Crime Stats and UCR for the Police Executive seminar. As with the others, the class was very informative. Thanks for another great class!"

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"The seminar was outstanding, I hope to make some changes here in my department with some of what I have taken away from this class."

Avon Park Police Dept.

"I have attended other records management seminars in the past and this one was far above any of the others. Thanks for a great class."

ACTUAL COURSE COMMENTS

"I really enjoyed the way every portion was explained. It wasn't overwhelming, but it put into perspective the importance of running a good police records unit."

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"Ed is very personable and extremely knowledgeable about the police business. The stories are entertaining and have meaning to the topic at hand. Great incorporation of videos and images to liven up the lecture."

ACTUAL COURSE COMMENTS

"We thoroughly enjoyed the style and presentation of this class. It was easy to understand and the instructor made the class entertaining. Never a dull moment."

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"No suggestions. really enjoyed the class. We will be taking the UCR class in March and are very excited to get everything started for our own records unit."

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Credit card only.

Cancellations must be made more than 5 days in advance to receive a refund. Other cancellations will be eligible for a credit to a future class.