HPM 90.1 - PIO Flashcards
Collision reports are releasable to who?
- Involved parties
- Insurance company of involved party
- Attorney of involved party
- The media (Only public portions - fwd request to COMR)
Fatal victim information is only releasable through who?
The coroner
Are traffic collision photographs releasable to the media?
No
Are BAC results releasable to the media?
No
Injuries should be classified as _______________________________. (4 things)
Minor, Moderate, Major or Fatal
Do not list specific injuries
Criminal Arrest Reports
What is releasable?
- Arrestee’s full name (except juveniles)
- Arrestee’s address
- Victim’s name / address
- Arrestee’s occupation, DOB and physical description
- Time, date, location
- Pursuit or use of weapons by officers
- Name of arresting officer, length of investigation
- Limited description of evidence seized (handgun)
- Booking time, date and location
- Charges (and warrants, probation or parole status)
- Bail amount
Juvenile Traffic Collision
What is releasable?
- Name
- Age
- Hometown
HOWEVER, if youth has or might be arrested, NAME is NOT releasable
Juvenile - Serious Felony
*What is releasable IF an arrest warrant has been issued or if info would assist in the minor’s apprehension or protect the public?
- Name
- Description
- Felony charges
Juvenile - Serious Felony
What is releasable?
- Name
- Offense(s)
Can CHP Personnel Actions and Peace Officer’s address be releasable to the press?
NO
Per the POBR (it’s a Misdemeanor to do this)
Are complaints and calls for service by CHP releasable?
Yes - releasable
Should Not or Shall Not reveal existence of a confession, plea deal with DA’s office, investigative reports, officer opinion on guilt, etc?
SHALL NOT
Unlike BAC results, _____________results are considered public information and can be released in response to a PRA or other informal request
PAS (Preliminary alcohol screening test)
Is a suspect’s criminal history releasable to the press?
No
What form should be signed by parent that allows CHP to use video/photography including an identifiable minor?
CHP 464 - Photograph/Video Authorization
