Rule 300 - Media Relations

Question 1

The relationship between police and news organizations is based upon what?

Answer 1

Complementary rather than conflicting interests

Question 2

As it relates to the need of media regarding information and photographs, the department has 3 responsibilities

Answer 2

1) Bring police operation to successful conclusion
2) Protect constitutional rights
3) Cooperate with media

Question 3

When is the Office of Media Relations open

Answer 3

7 days a week, 8AM-11PM

Question 4

CORI: What are exempted from disclosure

Answer 4

Except info with an arrest: All records that come under the Criminal Offenders Records LAW.

Criminal records - probation records

Question 5

Victim and Juvenile Identities: What is prohibited from disclosure

Answer 5

1) Names of victims and details in sexual assaults
2) Names of Juveniles (under 18 years of age)

Question 6

Who makes the final decision on releasing information to news media

Answer 6

Commissioner after consultation with Legal Advisor

Question 7

Photographing Prisoners

Answer 7

Can photograph persons in custody - Officers cannot pose nor can they be photographed inside police buildings

Question 8

News media are prohibited from a crime scene of how many feet

Answer 8

50 Feet

Question 9

When can the media cross over
Police lines

Answer 9

With Approved Credentials worn on most
Outermost garment

Question 10

Who can speak on behalf of
Department?

Answer 10

Command staff members

Question 11

How many command staff members can speak at one given time on a crime scene?

Answer 11

1 Command staff member

Question 12

For investigative information, who must vet the information?

Answer 12

Chief- Bureau of Investigative Services or
Designee