HPM 90.1 Media Relations Manual

Question 0

All publications, except local press releases or routine items, SHALL be cleared through ______.

Answer 0

Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Now called Office of Media Relations but not updated in policy

Question 1

Names of persons killed shall be released only by approval of the _______.

Answer 1

Office of Public Affairs (OPA)

Question 2

When may the name of a juvenile 14 years or older taken into custody for a serious felony be released?

Answer 2

If a criminal complaint has been filed.

Question 3

When can the name, description and alleged violent felony of a minor be released?

Answer 3

When an arrest warrant has been issued or if the information would assist in the minir’s apprehension.