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  <title>News12 Connecticut: Family of Lauren Smith-Fields pushes for release of public records regarding her death</title>
  <pubDate>February 10, 2023</pubDate>
  <description>Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses why it is essential for transparency in releasing documents regarding a police investigation when requested using the Freedom of Information Act.</description>
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  <author>michael-lawlor</author>
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