FC 1141 police/ public media relations

Question 1

The official representative of the police department is __?

Answer 1

public information office

Question 2

During non business hours, holidays, and weekends the responsibility for providing news to media lies within ____

Answer 2

ECC, then Duty Commander

Question 3

T/F Media will have the same access as the general public

Answer 3

T

Question 4

Interviews of persons in police custody shall/ shall not be interviewed by media?

Answer 4

Not

Question 5

Media are only allowed inside a home during execution of a search warrant with permission from ____

Answer 5

chief of police or designee

Question 6

During the hours of _____, notifications of newsworthy events will by made by ECC to PIO

Answer 6

0600 to 2000

Question 7

The Duty Commander will be notified first of the following events:

Answer 7

0100/ non natural deaths; disasters; hostage/barricade; kidnappings; confirmed bomb plants; serious vehicular accidents; major traffic disruptions; critical missing/ missing with foul play; public rioting/ disruptions; shots fired; incidents involving prominent persons

Question 8

The address of an arrested person can/ cannot be given to media?

Answer 8

Can

Question 9

The ID of an arrested juvenile charged as an adult can/ cannot be given to media?

Answer 9

Can

Question 10

After __ days, the media will cease discussing an arrest and further inquiries will be directed to the ___

Answer 10

7; SAO

Question 11

A mug shot of anyone under ____ yoa will not be released

Answer 11

18

Question 12

Any death in the county does/ doesn’t qualify for media attention?

Answer 12

does

Question 13

If a NOK notification is unsuccessful, the media may make a release of the death after ___ hours

Answer 13

12

Question 14

In reference to traffic collisions, the names of victims will/ will not be released

Answer 14

will

Question 15

Charging documents filed with the court are/ are not public record

Answer 15

are

Question 16

The exact dollar value and specific descriptions of items stolen from commercial and residential locations can/ cannot be disclosed if it exposes them to further vulnerability

Answer 16

not