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Procedure 307-Public & Media Information Flashcards

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.01. This procedure provides members of the Department with direction regarding…

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the official dissemination of information to

the public and media.

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.02. Police activities, by their very nature, generate a great deal of…

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public and media interest.

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.02. Major police incidents, such as officer-involved shootings, hostage incidents, major crimes, and large-scale operations significantly…

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heighten levels of public exposure and scrutiny.

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.02. Police information has an extremely sensitive aspect which must…

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balance two major concerns.

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.02. Two major concerns police information must balance are the…

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(constitutional guarantees involving the rights to access by the public) and (right of privacy belonging to each individual.)

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.02. Bears upon the dissemination of information in that they stipulate certain information agencies must divulge or protect.

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Mandates from The Texas Open Records Act and the Family Code.

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.03. It is the policy of the San Antonio Police Department to establish and maintain an open and cooperative environment in which members of the media and public may obtain..

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timely and accurate information on all matters of community interest.

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.03.It is the policy of the San Antonio Police Department the public and media may obtain information in a manner which does not jeopardize…

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police operations or the rights of citizens, complainants, witnesses, and persons in
custody.

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.04. Releasing to the media, as soon as practical, any factual information listed under Subsection .05A, is the responsibility of…

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The ranking officer at the scene of an incident has this responsibility.

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.04. Designating a press area,is the responsibility of…

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The ranking officer at the scene of an incident has this responsibility.

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.04. Allowing access to crime scenes as soon as practical;is the responsibility of…

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The ranking officer at the scene of an incident has this responsibility.

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.04. Protecting the interests of owners or agents on whose private property a crime scene exists; is the responsibility of…

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The ranking officer at the scene of an incident has this responsibility.

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.04. Delegating the responsibility for the release of information under Subsection .05A,is the responsibility of…

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The ranking officer at the scene of an incident has this responsibility.

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.04. Any officer may release information listed under Subsection .05A on a police incident which…

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does not require the presence of a Supervisory Officer (i.e., major accidents, fires, etc.).

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.04. Has the responsibility to coordinate media activities involving the various official functions of the Department at scenes of major police incidents.

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The Police Media Services Detail.

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.04. Has the responsibility for Limiting media personnel to those areas which will not interfere with operational functions and access to the location.

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The Police Media Services Detail.

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.04. Has the responsibility for Establishing and marking an information dissemination point or press area.

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The Police Media Services Detail.

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.04. Has the responsibility for Arranging interviews with appropriate personnel if and when feasible.

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The Police Media Services Detail.

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.04. Has the responsibility for Preparing a written news release, if necessary.

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The Police Media Services Detail.

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.05 Release of Information:

a. Location of the offense/incident;
b. Premises involved;
c. Time of occurrence;
d. Brief summary of offense/incident;
e. Identification/description of complainant.

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Information that may be released regarding a police incident:

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.05 Release of Information:

f. General description of suspect.
g. General description and/or license number of a suspect’s vehicle, if it does not compromise the investigation;

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Information that may be released regarding a police incident:

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.05 Release of Information:

h. General description of property involved. Avoid descriptions which detail the evidence and which hinder the investigation;
i. Identification of investigating officers, without compromising an undercover operation.

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Information that may be released regarding a police incident:

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.05. The Officer delegated the responsibility of releasing information consults with….

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A Supervisory Officer before releasing information not covered by this procedure.

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.05. The release of information at major crime scenes or incidents is coordinated with the…

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proper investigative unit to ensure crime scene integrity

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.05. Information regarding internal investigations is released through the..

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Police Media Services Detail or a representative designated by the Chief of Police. Prior Test Question.

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.05. Information regarding Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) citywide statistics is released …

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only through the Police Media Services Detail.

Prior Test Question.

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.05. Information regarding the interpretation of departmental policy or procedures is released through the…

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Police Media Services Detail or a representative designated by the Chief of Police. Prior test question.

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.06. The name of a complainant or victim who is deceased or seriously injured, until a surviving relative has been notified;

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06.The name of a complainant who has been involved in any type of sexual offense;

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06. The name of a suspect, until the suspect has been booked in a jail facility or formal charges have been filed;

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06.Identification and description of witnesses;

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06. The existence or contents of statements, oral admissions, or oral confessions made by a suspect or apprehended person;

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06. Personal opinions about the suspect and/or information on evidence;

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06.Statements concerning the testimony or the truthfulness of witnesses; and

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06. Photographs of any person who is a suspect or arrested person which are taken for purposes of investigatory or criminal history record information in an ongoing investigation.

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Information in connection with police incidents that is not released:

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.06. Any officer encountering a citizen or media representative who is not satisfied with the officer’s response to a request for non-releasable information should refer the citizen or media representative to…

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the officer’s immediate supervisor.

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.06. Requests from the public or media for release of the home address or phone number of any member of the Department are referred to the…

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Police Media Services Detail.

Prior test question.

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.06. Any requests from outside the Department for release of information from departmental administrative or field files are referred to the…

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Accounting and Personnel Office.

Prior test question.

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.07. Members of the media requesting to ride in a police vehicle to a police incident shall make the request through the…

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Police Media Services Detail, with final approval obtained through the Office of the Chief of Police.

Prior test question.

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.07. Members of the media must display appropriate press credentials prior to being admitted to…

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press areas or locations of police incidents.

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.07. Officers should not restrict the movement of media personnel unless their actions clearly and directly…

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interfere with police operations or investigations.

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.07. Photographs may be taken in or from any…

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public access or officially designated areas.

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.07. No member of the media shall have any property…

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seized or threatened with confiscation without due process of law.

44
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.07. The mere presence of media personnel, the taking of pictures, or the asking of questions does not constitute…

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unlawful interference.

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.07. Officers may restrict the use of flash or bright lighting when their use may…

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hinder police operations.

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