Training Courses

Public Records for Massachusetts Public Safety Personnel – Acton PD

Date & Time:
  • January 19, 2027 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
371 Main Street, Acton, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

FACTS

  • Instructor: Eric Atstupenas, Esquire
  • Date: January 19, 2027
  • Location: Acton Police Department
  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Price: $219.00 USD

This one-day in-person course targets records access officers and supervisors seeking to quickly master Massachusetts public records requirements. Participants will gain practical knowledge of the Massachusetts Public Records Law with emphasis on exemptions most relevant to law enforcement, learn how real-world scenarios apply these exemptions, and develop effective strategies for responding to requests received in actual practice. Attendees will leave the course understanding what constitutes a public record, which exemptions apply to public safety agencies and how to apply them correctly, how to draft legally sound responses, and how to manage requests that are unclear, extensive, or complex. All participants receive a PDF Guide to Public Records for Massachusetts Public Safety Personnel (2026 Edition) featuring sample forms for reference.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Public Records Core Concepts
  • The Role of the Records Access Officer
  • Requests and Requestors
  • Responding to Requests
  • Extensions of Time
  • Charging Fees
  • Appeals and Violations
  • Records Management
  • Exemptions
  • Crafting Responses and Petitions