WAPRO Mission Statement

The Washington Association of Public Records Officers (WAPRO) is a non-profit corporation founded to provide education in support of the Public Records Act and to provide a forum for public records officers and those involved in responding to public records requests.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF March 24, 2020: Governor’s Proclamation, 2020 Spring Training, and COVID-19 Updates here

Welcome to WAPRO!

Check out our event calendar for upcoming training opportunities, and learn more about our association. Interested in becoming a member? Take a look at our membership options and benefits and join today!

Certified Public Records Officer Designations

Congratulations to the following Public Records Officers who recently received their CPRO designation:

Certification	Recertification
Brandie Marshall	Melissa Hart-McCain
Jin Yi	Audrey Hoover

WAPRO FAQ

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Transparency News Highlights

July 02, 2020

Public Disclosure, Washington

Yakima County leaders discuss police use of force during virtual town hall Thursday, Yakima County

Public Disclosure, National

Why eDiscovery Software Is the Perfect Solution for FOIA Requests (Technology)
FOIA Roundup: Cities pass more police transparency measures
Gov. DeSantis hides no-bid COVID contracts from public in defiance of state law, Florida
Iowa State Fair meeting was affront to open government, Iowa
St. Louis circuit attorney sued again over alleged Sunshine Law violations, Missouri
North Augusta resident files initial brief in city’s FOIA appeal, South Carolina
New judge releases contract requested in 2011 under FOIA, South Carolina

Open Gov’t, Washington

Despite Opposition From Some Washington Lawmakers, Financial Disclosures Go Back Online

Related News

New concerns raised about a well-known digital learning platform (Privacy, Schools)
Public disclosure of spending with Black- and women-owned companies is a vital start, though just a start (Private Sector)

Announcements

Dear WAPRO Community,

It is with heavy hearts to let you know that we are mourning the loss of our President, friend, colleague, and mentor, Sheila Friend Gray, who passed March 17th, 2020. She was a committed public servant. Sheila served on the WAPRO Board for over 5 years. She was widely respected throughout Washington State. Sheila was passionate about education on compliance with RCW 42.56 for public employees and believed strongly in our mission. She was also an expert in her field of public records and tackled significant issues in the public records arena, including body cameras in law enforcement. She stood out by her actions, attitude, guidance, and her warm smile. Sheila was always dedicated to her family whom she loved immensely. Our hearts ache to know the world is a little less bright because of her passing.
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New Website and Member Login

WAPRO has transitioned to a new website on July 1st. In order to view your “Members Only” pages please re-register your profile using this link https://wa-pro.org/register/ . Once we are notified and verify your membership, we will approve your profile on the new website.

***We advise you to clear your Internet cache on all your devices. If you need assistance with your profile or login, please contact the WAPRO office office@wa-pro.org and we will be able to help you.