Sleuth By Day: Investigative Reporting for Your Professional and Personal Life January 21, 2009

Learn to unlock government secrets and access public information from a multiple Emmy Award winning investigative television journalist. This class isn't only for aspiring reporters. Knowing how to write and win a public records request can make you a winner in your boss's eyes or help your grass roots organization score a victory !
Want to know many accidents there have been on Mass Ave.? How many errors there are in the 911 system? Is there a cancer cluster in your neighborhood? How to get a list of all registered dog owners for your marketing campaign? How your favorite restaurant did on its last inspection? I'll show you how to request it, how to deal with government agencies that put you on hold, or reject your request and the tricks of the trade to fight until you get the information you want.

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