Training Courses

Public Records for Massachusetts Public Safety Personnel – Mansfield PD

Date & Time:
  • September 22, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
500A East Street, Mansfield, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

Facts

  • Instructor: Eric Atstupenas, Esquire
  • Date: September 22, 2026
  • Location: Mansfield Police Department
  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Price: $219.00 USD

Overview

This one-day in-person training is designed for records access officers and supervisors who need practical, immediately applicable knowledge of Massachusetts Public Records Law. The course combines a working overview of the law with an in-depth examination of exemptions most relevant to public safety agencies, real-world examples, and actionable strategies for managing requests as they arrive at your department.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of what constitutes a public record, which exemptions apply to public safety contexts and how to properly invoke them, techniques for drafting responses that withstand scrutiny, and methods for addressing challenging situations such as unclear, large, or complex requests. Each attendee receives the PDF Guide to Public Records for Massachusetts Public Safety Personnel (2026 Edition), complete with sample forms for immediate use.

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