There are two primary ways to request public records from state or federal governmental agencies. This guide will review what you can request in both a FOIA and PRA request, how to make each type of request, and provides a general template for creating a successful request.

SAMPLE: FOIA Request

Document, Published:

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

VICTORY: Bellingham Voters Ban Facial Recognition, Predictive Policing Software

News Release, Published:

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Last week, Bellingham voters approved a ban on government use of facial recognition and predictive policing technologies by their city.

SAMPLE: PRA Request

Document, Published:

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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SAMPLE: FOIA Request

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