John ParisPERSONAL WEBSITEIndependent reporting, field notes, practical guides and source-driven resources by John Paris.
Paris Independent Media is the reporting and public-information arm of thejohnparis.com. This section is a home for original reporting, field observations, practical journalism guides and resources built to be useful both online and offline.
A practical Florida field reference covering public records, recording, police encounters, body and dash camera records, public meetings, federal FOIA, press access and related newsgathering issues.
Read online →Reported stories and public-interest work will live here as they are published.
Reporting →Observations, working notes and updates that do not need to become full reported pieces.
Field Notes →Readable web guides and downloadable field material, with sources and update information where appropriate.
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