News and Media Relations

Question 0

Mug shots of subjects become public after subjects are convicted of those crimes for which they are arrested. Mug Shots will only be released through PIO. A mug shot may be released prior to conviction if:

1. The _____ has authorized its release;
2. The subject has been _____; or
3. If the release of the mug shot will not _____.

Answer 0

case detective; charged; hinder the investigation

Question 1

A____ W_____ and C_____ S_____ (AWACS)

Answer 1

Austin Warning and Communications System (AWACS)

Question 2

Requests for APD 9-1-1 tapes need to be submitted in _____.

Answer 2

writing

Question 3

By law, the public and/or media has access to the following arrest information:

1. Arrestee’s name, _____, race, and sex;
2. _____ of arrest;
3. Names of the _____; and
4. _____ filed.

Answer 3

age; Location; arresting officers; Charges

Question 4

Only the ____ Commander, and/or PIO personnel may confirm:

1. An _____ investigation is being conducted;
2. The name of the employee involved; and
3. The nature of the allegation or incident.

Answer 4

IA; internal