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Public information Flashcards

1
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Who should all media inquiries be directed to in general?

A

PIO or the Patrol Duty Commander

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2
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What should officers base their released information on?

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Fact

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What should requests for general department information be forwarded to?

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PIO for a response

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Who should confer with the appropriate investigative unit before releasing information about an ongoing criminal investigation?

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PIO or the Patrol Duty Commander

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5
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When should PIO coordinate the release of information during special events, emergency situations, or critical incidents?

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With the Incident Commander or designee

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When can on-camera interviews be provided to media representatives in Special Victims Section cases?

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If approved by the Executive Officer or designee of the Chief of Police

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Who should review formal news releases before being distributed by a PIO?

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Appropriate unit supervisor(s) and the Executive Officer or other designee of the Chief of Police

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What should officers in uniform and outdoors on a scene of an incident do during on-camera interviews?

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Wear the currently approved department hat

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When conducting an on-camera interview, what items should officers not wear?

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Sunglasses, except glasses with transitional lenses

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Who must approve on-camera interviews involving Special Victims Section cases?

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Executive Officer or other designee of the Chief of Police

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How should a detective notify Public Information Office about submitting a case for LexIDme consideration?

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By sending an email to PolicePIO@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov with the incident case number.

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What is the detective’s responsibility before submitting a case to LexIDme?

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To obtain and document consent from a victim or complainant for placing their media on LexIDme.

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What happens to incoming email tips on LexIDme from the public?

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They are automatically routed to the Public Information Office and the submitting detective.

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When should the detective notify the Public Information Office about the status of a tip received on LexIDme?

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Promptly after investigating the tip, whether good or bad, and upon identifying a suspect.

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Under what circumstances can a case be removed from LexIDme?

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If a suspect is identified, at the request of the submitting detective, after 3 months with no tip, statute of limitations expired, or at discretion.

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What is required to track LexIDme-related statistics?

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To assess the program’s efficacy.

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17
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Who should officers and PIOs consult with before releasing information?

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Their supervisor

18
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How can information be released to the public?

A

Through formal news release, social media, Crime Stoppers, or LexIDme program

19
Q

When can the Crime Stoppers Coordinator release information without notifying the PIO?

A

When re-releasing previously released information

20
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What must be done before releasing information received from other law enforcement agencies?

A

Approval must be obtained

21
Q

In incidents with other public service agencies, who coordinates information release to the media?

A

The agency with primary jurisdiction

22
Q

What should be done with media inquiries related to case prosecution?

A

They should be referred to the appropriate prosecutor’s office

23
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What should employees avoid releasing to avoid prejudicing an accused person’s right to a fair trial?

A

Sensitive and prejudicial information

24
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When can an adult suspect’s name and charges be released?

A

When there is an active warrant or an arrest has been made

25
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What type of information should employees use when releasing information to the media?

A

Only objective facts

26
Q

Who is responsible for releasing death notifications?

A

The coroner’s office

27
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What type of information should employees not release without prior approval?

A

Information about evidence

28
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What personal information about a victim should not be released by employees?

A

Identifying information

29
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What is the purpose of G.O. 1992-10G?

A

To establish guidelines for public information release and media procedures.

30
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Who is responsible for the overall management of the Public Information Office function?

A

The Executive Officer.

31
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What are the responsibilities of the Public Information Office sworn supervisor?

A

Oversight and management of daily operations and supervision of assigned employees.

32
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What is the authority of PIOs regarding information release?

A

They have authority to release information without prior approval within policy guidelines.

33
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What duties pertain to PIOs in assisting with media interactions?

A

Handling media inquiries, news conferences, interviews, and written releases.

34
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How do PIOs handle active threat situations?

A

Respond to the scene, assist with media staging, and coordinate department communication.

35
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Who authorizes news releases about active threat situations?

A

Chief of Police, Executive Officer, or other designee.

36
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Who manages the LexIDme program?

A

The Public Information Office via a webpage associated with www.lexingtonky.gov.

37
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What type of information can detectives submit to the LexIDme program?

A

Photographs and/or video depicting suspect(s) who have not been identified through conventional investigative means.

38
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What is the purpose of posting suspect images on the LexIDme webpage?

A

To ask the public for assistance in identifying unknown suspect(s).

39
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What information can members of the public submit via LexIDme?

A

Members of the public submit tips via submission options listed on the webpage.

40
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What is the responsibility of designated Public Information Office employees in the LexIDme program?

A

To serve as liaisons between participating detectives and the news media.

41
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What must detectives do before submitting images to LexIDme?

A

Submit only confirmed suspect(s) video or photographic evidence linking a person(s) with alleged crime(s).

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