City of Inglewood - First Amendment Auditor Training

Welcome to the First Amendment Auditor Training!

This training consists of a video section, case studies, and ten test questions. A certificate of completion is awarded after 80% of the test questions are answered correctly. You may attempt to re-take the training 4 times, or you will need to wait 24 hours to re-take the training. Be certain that you have a full hour to complete the training in one sitting.

Agenda:

Training Video = 20 minutes

4 Case Studies = 15 minutes

Quiz = 10 minutes

Completion of all tasks = 45 minutes

Disclaimer: The information provided in this training material & quiz is for instructional purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Times are approximate. As always, should you have any questions about policies and practices, seek the assistance of legal counsel.

Welcome to the First Amendment Auditor Training!

Agenda:

Training Video = 20 minutes

4 Case Studies = 15 minutes

Quiz = 10 minutes

Completion of all tasks = 45 minutes

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Enter your name as it should appear on your Certificate

First Amendment Auditor Training

The following section provides four case studies. Read the information on the slide, then respond to the situation.

First Amendment Auditor Training

The following section provides four case studies. Read the information on the slide, then respond to the situation.

Use the text box below to explain how you would respond:

Test Questions

The following screens include 10 test questions. You must get 8 correct to pass the test, or you can re-take the test 4 times. After that, you will need to wait 24 hours to re-take the training. At the end, you can enter your name and email and a certificate of completion will be emailed to you and retained for your employer if they have set up an account.

Test Questions

1. True or False: First Amendment auditors have the legal right to record in any area of City Hall, including employee breakrooms and offices.

True

False

2. City employees should remain professional and courteous during interactions with First Amendment auditors, even if the auditor is confrontational.

True

False

3. If an auditor is quietly recording in a public hallway and not interfering with operations, staff should ask them to leave.

True

False

4. Auditors are required by law to identify themselves and explain their purpose when filming in public spaces.

True

False

5. Staff should secure sensitive documents and move private conversations to enclosed rooms to prevent accidental recording.

True

False

6. If an auditor refuses to stop disruptive behavior, staff may contact an authority such as a manager, H.R., building security or law enforcement.

True

False

7. Posting clear signage in restricted areas helps communicate recording boundaries to auditors and the public.

True

False

8. Any incident involving an auditor should be documented only if law enforcement is involved.

True

False

9. Auditors may record private meetings held behind a public counter if a member of the public is present.

True

False

10. Staff should consult with an authority such as a supervisor, manager, or H.R. if they are unsure about how to respond to an auditor’s behavior or requests.

True

False