Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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2013 FOIC Annual Conference
FOIC Executive Director and General Counsel Colleen M. Murphy offers opening remarks.
FOIC Executive Director and General Counsel Colleen M. Murphy offers opening remarks.
FOIC's Public Education Officer Tom Hennick moderates the "FOI Nuts and Bolts" panel discussion.
FOIC's Public Education Officer Tom Hennick moderates the "FOI Nuts and Bolts" panel discussion.
Commission staff members (l-r) Gregory Daniels, Mary Schwind, Kathleen Ross, and Clifton Leonhardt answer questions during the “FOI Nuts and Bolts” panel discussion.
Commission staff members (l-r) Gregory Daniels, Mary Schwind, Kathleen Ross, and Clifton Leonhardt answer questions during the “FOI Nuts and Bolts” panel discussion.
Panel Moderator Steven Kalb, Adjunct Professor, Broadcast Journalism, University of Connecticut.
Panel Moderator Steven Kalb, Adjunct Professor, Broadcast Journalism, University of Connecticut.
Audience participation by Public Records Administrator Leanne Powers.
Audience participation by Public Records Administrator Leanne Powers.
Panelist Matthew Reed, Chief of Police in South Windsor.
Panelist Matthew Reed, Chief of Police in South Windsor.
Attorneys Henry Zacardi (podium) and Thomas Mooney (seated) of the law firm of Shipman and Goodwin answer questions during the “Helpful Hints” panel discussion.
Attorneys Henry Zacardi (podium) and Thomas Mooney (seated) of the law firm of Shipman and Goodwin answer questions during the “Helpful Hints” panel discussion.
Panel Discussing Transparency – Panelists James Smith, South Windsor Police Chief Matthew Reed, OPM Under Secretary Michael Lawlor and Attorney Daniel Klau discuss whether transparency in government enhances our safety and security; Steven Kalb, Adjunct Professor, Broadcast Journalism, University of Connecticut moderates.
Panel Discussing Transparency – Panelists James Smith, South Windsor Police Chief Matthew Reed, OPM Under Secretary Michael Lawlor and Attorney Daniel Klau discuss whether transparency in government enhances our safety and security; Steven Kalb, Adjunct Professor, Broadcast Journalism, University of Connecticut moderates.
Special guest State Comptroller Kevin Lembo remarks on the value of open government.
Special guest State Comptroller Kevin Lembo remarks on the value of open government.
Keynote speaker Professor Frank Harris, Chairperson, Journalism Department, Southern Connecticut State University.
Keynote speaker Professor Frank Harris, Chairperson, Journalism Department, Southern Connecticut State University.
Attorney Jeffrey Beckham, Director of Communications, DAS.
FOI Staff members Linda Fasciano (left) and Cindy Cannata (right) welcome conference attendees to the Riverhouse.
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FOI Staff members Linda Fasciano (left) and Cindy Cannata (right) welcome conference attendees to the Riverhouse.
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Attorney Jeffrey Beckham, Director of Communications, DAS.