CNPA Members are invited to an Oct. 12 training program on newsgathering rights and limitations.
The virtual session led by First Amendment experts will cover key laws and legal limits on topics such as filming police in public, recording broadcasting public meetings, accessing disaster scenes and protests, and the legal protections for journalists shielding confidential news sources and unpublished newsgathering materials.

The session will include practical considerations for reporters, photographers and editors. There is no cost to attend.

It is presented by the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State in collaboration with the First Amendment Coalition.

“Press Freed 101: Know Your Newsgathering Rights and Limitations”

6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 (via Zoom)
Speakers will include:
  • David Snyder, executive director, First Amendment Coalition
  • Ginny LaRoe, programs & outreach director, First Amendment Coalition
  • Jim Boren, executive director, Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State
Use this link to register.