HPM 90.1

Question 1

The Office of Primary Interest (OPI) for CHP media relations is the Office of what?

Community Outreach and Media Relations (COMR).

Research and Planning Section

Office of the Commissioner

None of the above

Answer 1

Community Outreach and Media Relations (COMR).

Question 2

What is the purpose of media relations?

To improve the departments image

To inform the general public of information concerning the activities of the Department and its employees.

To increase trust in the department

All of the above

Answer 2

To inform the general public of information concerning the activities of the Department and its employees.

Question 3

All materials prepared for dissemination to the news media, except local news.releases related to daily or routine operations, shall be cleared through who?

The office of the Commissioner

The Area Commander

COMR (community outreach media relations) prior to dissemination. All headquarters releases are to be approved by the Office of the Commissioner and disseminated by COMR.

The Governer’s office.

Answer 3

COMR (community outreach media relations) prior to dissemination. All headquarters releases are to be approved by the Office of the Commissioner and disseminated by COMR.

Question 4

Personnel shall not discuss, with the news media, matters of a politically sensitive nature without approval from who?

The Area Public Information Officer

COMR. Only the rank of commander or above shall discuss personnel issues other than critical incidents such as shootings, collisions, etc.

The office of the Commissioner

The Division Chief

Answer 4

COMR. Only the rank of commander or above shall discuss personnel issues other than critical incidents such as shootings, collisions, etc.

Question 5

The commander of COMR reports to the Deputy Commissioner
and is directly accountable for all headquarters’ media relations activities. The
commander of COMR is responsible for what?

Answer 5

(1) Implementing and coordinating the Department’s community outreach and media relations programs.

(2) Planning specific programs to assist the Department in goal attainment.

Question 6

Who has the authority to grant approval to reputable firms, corporations, groups, or
individuals presenting written requests for the wearing of a uniform substantially similar to the official California Highway Patrol (CHP) uniform?

Answer 6

CHP Commissioner

Question 7

Can an officer at an emergency scene request identification from a member of the press?

Answer 7

yes