90.1, Media Relations Flashcards
When unfavorable or negative news stories occur, the _____________ should be immediately notified of the situation.
Office of Community Outreach and Media Relations (COMR)
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
The ________ form was designed for the purpose of releasing traffic collision information to the media.
CHP 288A, Report of Collision - News Release
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
The ________ form was designed for the release of arrest or unusual incidents to the media.
CHP 288B, Report of Arrest/Unusual Incident - News Release
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 409.5(d), properly identified members of the news media shall not be restricted from entering __________ areas that have been closed to the general public.
Disaster
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
True or False: during a calamity, riot, or other civil disturbances, legal authorities may prohibit members of the media from affected areas.
False
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
True or False: After an assembly has been declared unlawful and an order to disperse has been given, media not dispersing to designated media areas are considered part of the general public.
True
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
True or False: crime scenes may be closed to all unauthorized persons, including the media.
True
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
The best time for a press conference or media event is ____________.
Mid-morning or early afternoon
HPM 90.1, Chapter 5
Photographs, flip charts, single card charts, and PowerPoint presentations to a group are examples of _________.
Visual aids
HPM 90.1, Chapter 6
__________ is the best type of visual aid.
The speaker
HPM 90.1, Chapter 6
Pamphlets, brochures, and other literature prepared by the Department are examples of ____________.
Handouts
HPM 90.1, Chapter 6
___________ is a general term describing the Department’s activities directed toward accomplishing our mission and attaining our goals through information dissemination to the print, television, radio, internet, and social news media.
Media relations
HPM 90.1, Chapter 7
The Department is committed to continuing its policy of __________ with the media and the public by releasing information that is legally permissible.
Transparency
HPM 90.1, Chapter 1
All materials prepared for dissemination to the news media, except ______________ shall be cleared through COMR.
Local news releases related to daily or routine operations
HPM 90.1, Chapter 1
Personnel shall not divulge confidential information or render ______ on matters of policy.
Personal opinions
HPM 90.1, Chapter 1