HPM 90.1

Question 1

Employees shall ensure each type of media receives ______________ consideration. (HPM 90.1 , 5-3)

Answer 1

fair and impartial

Question 2

Unfavorable or negative news stories are going to happen from time to time. In such situations, the _________________ should be immediately notified of the situation. (HPM 90.1 , 5-4)

Answer 2

Office of Media Relations (OMR

Question 3

Notify Press (Code 20). This radio code is used by the field _________________ a significant traffic incident or other newsworthy event(s). This provides for rapid notification to all media whenever a major or newsworthy event occurs. (HPM 90.1 , 5-6)

Answer 3

request media notification

Question 4

Commanders shall establish standard operating procedures for _______________ information to the news media. Commanders are responsible for every news release issued on their behalf. (HPM 90.1 , 5-9)

Answer 4

disseminating

Question 5

The CHP 288A, Report of Collision – News Release, was designed for the purpose of _______________ (HPM 90.1 , 5-9)

Answer 5

releasing information to the media

Question 6

The CHP 288B, Report of ______________ – News Release, was designed for the release of ________________ to the media. (HPM 90.1 , 5-9)

Answer 6

Arrest/Unusual Incident.

arrest or unusual incidents

Question 7

It is of utmost importance that all commands have a plan to respond to media inquiries at all times. This may include __________________________________ or arranging to have media calls referred to Area personnel via communications centers. (HPM 90.1 , 5-9)

Answer 7

making telephone numbers of PIOs and representatives available

Question 8

“Code 20” notifications shall be made whenever _______________occurs. (HPM 90.1 , 5-9)

Answer 8

a major collision/incident

Question 9

If the incident has been declared a crime scene, then the media may be ________________________________________.This subdivision does not authorize a representative of a news service, newspaper, or radio or television station or network to facilitate the entry of a person into or facilitate the transport of a person within a closed area. (HPM 90.1 , 5-10)

Answer 9

restricted from those areas closed for investigation and evidence preservation.

Question 10

All decisions regarding media access shall be reasonable, content-neutral, and uniformly applied. When restrictions of media access are __________, such restrictions shall be reasonable in time, place, and manner. California Highway Patrol personnel shall allow access to all media representatives who present a valid form of identification, as well as reasonable verification that they are gathering information about a newsworthy event for purposes of publication. (HPM 90.1 , 5-11)

Answer 10

permissible

Question 11

Personnel shall not limit the media’s access based on concerns for the journalists’ safety. The decision to assume the risk of danger remains with ________________ (HPM 90.1 , 5-11)

Answer 11

the individual reporter

Question 12

Journalists “have _______________ of access to the scenes of crime or disaster when the general public is excluded…” (Branzburg v. Hayes [1972] 408 U.S. 665, 684-685 [92 S.Ct. 2646].) (HPM 90.1 , 5-15)

Answer 12

no constitutional right

Question 13

The news media has a right to access public areas of state facilities. However, this right does not extend __________________. Departmental policy is to provide access to the media in all CHP facilities, when appropriate. (HPM 90.1 , 5-16)

Answer 13

to personal offices and private areas

Question 14

The collision report (including photographs) is releasable to:
(a) Involved parties (including registered owner of the vehicle).
(b) Insurance companies of the involved parties.
(c) ________________________.
(d) The media, who can request copies of collision reports. Only public portions of the report can be released. Such requests should be forwarded to COMR for input from the Special Counsel. (HPM 90.1 , 6-3, 6-4)

Answer 14

Attorneys of the involved parties.

Question 15

Generally, information released to the news media should be limited to what is indicated on __________________, and an indication as to how the collision happened. Particular care shall be taken to see that news agencies receive prompt, courteous attention since they perform a public service. (HPM 90.1 6-4)

Answer 15

CHP 288A, Report of Collision - News Release,

Question 16

If there was an arrest in connection with the collision, details as shown on the CHP 288B, Report of Arrest / Unusual Incident – News Release, can be disclosed. In addition:
(a) Fatal victim information is only releasable through the coroner.
(b) Injuries should be classified as minor, moderate, major and fatal. Do not list specific injuries (especially information obtained post-transportation to the hospital or other medical facility).
(c) ____________________________.
(d) Traffic collision photographs are not releasable to the media. (HPM 90.1 6-4)

Answer 16

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) results are not releasable

Question 17

When a juvenile has been in a traffic collision, the name, age and hometown are releasable. If the youth ____________________________ the juvenile’s name is not releasable. (HPM 90.1 6-5)

Answer 17

has or might be arrested (for example, driving under the influence or auto theft),

Question 18

Areas are required to provide a printed news release to the media _______ prior to the checkpoint operations. To assist PIOs with this requirement, a sample news release is included in HPM 70.4, Driving Under the Influence Enforcement Manual. Notifications shall include general information outlining date(s), time(s), and geographical areas where checkpoint operations will occur.( HPM 90.1 6-14)

Answer 18

48 hours

Question 19

___________ is a general term which describes the Department’s activities directed toward accomplishing its mission and attaining its goals through information dissemination to the print, television, radio, Internet, and social news media. (HPM 90.1 7-3)

Answer 19

Media relations

Question 20

The Department endorses the secure use of _______ to enhance communication, collaboration, and information exchange; streamline processes; foster productivity; and provide a professional image of the Department. (HPM 90.1 7-7)

Answer 20

social media

Question 21

Commanders are responsible for providing oversight of social media pages managed by the Area/section. Commanders will appoint appropriate Area/section ____________ (i.e., PIOs, professional staff, and sergeants) to post on behalf of the Area. Commanders shall ensure that all social media coordinators are fully trained as required by COMR and that all posts reflect the professional image of the Department. Commanders are ultimately responsible for all posted content and should have access to all accounts in the event a post must be removed. (HPM 90.1 7-10)

Answer 21

social media coordinators

Question 22

The Department regularly receives requests to participate in television (TV) shows, documentaries and other film productions. These requests can present an opportunity to _____________________ and promote our traffic safety messages. It is the policy of the Department to carefully and thoroughly evaluate every TV or film production request to ensure the production represents the very best interests of the Department. (HPM 90.1 8-3)

Answer 22

enhance the professional image of the Department

Question 23

All film requests must be made in writing to the _____________. (HPM 90.1 8-3)

Answer 23

Office of Community Outreach and Media Relations (COMR).