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First Amendment Audits
by Frank Hatfield April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023

Over the last few years citizen activists have been conducting "First Amendment Audits" with increasing frequency. This phenomenon does not appear to be led by an organization; rather, audits are conducted by individuals interested in videoing law enforcement and other public officials and offices. Although conducted by individuals, organizations such as the ACLU provide guidance and encourage First Amendment audits. (See ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/#i-want-to-take-pic….) Frequently, these video audits are posted online and, if a perceived First Amendment violation occurred, the videos are the basis for a civil lawsuit. Now is a good time to review and update or create, if necessary, your County's protocol with regard to citizens videoing County operations. Fortunately, counties and public offices, such as Union County, have prepared well to withstand a "First Amendment" without incident. Union County, specifically Sheriff Patton, was kind enough to share the attached memorandum regarding recent "First Amendment Audit" activity and permit it to be distributed by CORSA broadcast email. Thank you Union County. The attached is not legal advice nor should it be construed as such. Should you require a legal opinion please contact your Prosecutor's Office or legal counsel. Frank Hatfield, Esq. CORSA Risk Manager fhatfield(a)ccao.org<mailto:fhatfield@ccao.org> 614-560-1474 614-220-0209 Fax www.corsa.org<http://www.corsa.org/> " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Spoof Email from Tricia Callihan
by Tricia Callihan Aug. 24, 2020

Aug. 24, 2020

To: CORSA Broadcast Members From: Frank Hatfield Re: Spoof email We have learned that two emails, one with the subject "BWC 2-hour Safety Training Requirement" and one with no subject, have been received by some of our members. The messages appear to come from Tricia Callihan, but the email address is not hers - Tricia's email is TCallihan(a)ccao.org<mailto:TCallihan@ccao.org>. These messages are not from CCAO - please delete them, and don't click on any links or attachments. Notify your IT Department or provider to see if they have any further directions. The messages did not come from the CCAO email system. Our system is secure and has not been impacted. Continue to review every incoming email. If it looks strange - don't click, delete it! Please give one of us a call if you have any questions. Thanks, Frank

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