GM- Section 307

Question 1

What 2 constitutional concerns must be balanced for public information?

Answer 1

the right to access

the right to privacy

Question 2

Mandates from the _____ _____ _____ Act and the _____ _____ stipulate certain information agencies must give.

Answer 2

Texas Open Records

Family Code

Question 3

What responsibilities do the police media services detail have?

Answer 3

Limiting media personnel to certain areas
Establishing and marking an information dissemination point or press area
Arranging interviews
Preparing written news releases

Question 4

What information can be released regarding a police incident?

Answer 4

Location of off/ incident
Premises involved
times of occurrence
brief summary
ID or description of complainant
General description of suspect
General description or LP of suspect vehicle
General description of property involved
ID of investigation officers

Question 5

What internal information is release by PIO?

Answer 5

Internal investigation info
UCR reporting
Interpretation of policy and procedures

Question 6

Information regarding police incidents not allowed to be released is….

Answer 6

Name of complainant or victim deceased or seriously injured
complainant involved in a sex offense
suspect name
ID or description of witnesses
existence or contents of statements, oral admissions, or oral confessions
Personal opinions about suspect/ info on evidence
Photographs of an person arrested or suspected