April 2, 2014
Across Virginia, police agencies use the Freedom of Information Act to deny access to basic information available in other states, including audio of 911 calls.
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Virginia Laws Help Local Governments Conceal 911 Calls from Public
Police agencies refuse to release audio from 911 calls, prompting questions about transparency.
When city officials in Alexandria released the audio of a 911 call in a high-profile murder case, many people interpreted the move as a step forward for transparency in a commonwealth known for opaque government.
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