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What is the primary goal of the Department’s media relations program?

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To attain its goals and objectives through a professional, creative, proactive, and coordinated approach.

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Who is responsible for upholding the professional image of the Department?

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Every employee when in contact with the news media and the public.

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What should all members of the Department do in relation to authorized news media?

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Cooperate fully in providing information of legitimate public interest.

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What types of subjects should media relations materials be confined to?

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  • Departmental activities
  • Activities of employees
  • Goal attainment
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Who must approve materials prepared for dissemination to the news media?

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COMR, except for local news releases related to daily or routine operations.

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What must personnel not divulge to the media?

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Confidential information or personal opinions on matters of policy.

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Which rank is authorized to discuss personnel issues with the media?

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Only the rank of commander or above.

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What is the purpose of the Notify Press (Code 20)?

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To request media notification of a significant traffic incident or other newsworthy events.

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What does California Penal Code Section 409.5(a) allow the Department to do?

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Close areas where a menace exists to unauthorized persons.

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What are the conditions under which media access may be denied?

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  • Incident declared a crime scene
  • Interference with emergency operations
  • Military aircraft collision declared a National Defense Area
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What is required for media representatives to access a scene?

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A valid form of identification and reasonable verification they are gathering information for publication.

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What must personnel document when advising reporters of risks?

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The reporters’ express acknowledgment of the risk before entering a hazardous location.

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What is the guideline for media access to private property?

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Media cannot enter private property without voluntary consent from an authorized person.

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What information is releasable under Vehicle Code Section 20012?

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  • Collision reports to involved parties
  • Insurance companies
  • Attorneys
  • The media (public portions only)
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Who can request collision report copies from the media?

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Only public portions can be released upon request.

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What information regarding fatal victims is releasable?

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Only through the coroner.

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What is the classification for injuries in collision reports?

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  • Minor
  • Moderate
  • Major
  • Fatal
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What are the non-releasable pieces of information under the CHP guidelines?

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  • Name of crime victims
  • Identity of suspects prior to arrest
  • Investigative reports
  • Officer-involved shooting investigations
  • Confessions
  • Officer’s opinions
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What does Penal Code Section 13306(b) state about releasing photographs?

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It is not a violation to disseminate information for the purpose of assisting in the apprehension of a wanted person.

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What rights does the news media have regarding public domain information?

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They cannot be denied access to information already in the public domain.

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What must be done prior to sobriety checkpoint operations?

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Provide a printed news release to the media 48 hours in advance.

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What information about arrestees is releasable under the California Public Records Act?

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  • Full name (except juveniles)
  • Complete address (with exemptions)
  • Occupation, physical description, date of birth
  • Time, date, location, and circumstances of arrest
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True or False: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) results are releasable to the media.

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Fill in the blank: Personnel shall not allow media access based on concerns for journalists’ _______.

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What does the CHP prioritize when making decisions regarding media access?
Public safety and order.
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What type of transmissions are considered public records?
Computer transmissions from/to dispatch and field units
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Who must approve the release of recordings that may be evidence in legal cases?
Special Counsel
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How much advance notice is required to provide a printed news release for sobriety checkpoints?
48 hours
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What information must be included in the sobriety checkpoint notifications?
General information outlining date(s), time(s), and geographical areas
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Specific checkpoint locations must not be released sooner than how long before the checkpoint start time?
Two hours
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Which social media platforms must all Areas and Divisions utilize?
* Facebook * Twitter * Instagram
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What forms must be completed to obtain approval for a social media account?
* CHP 109, Information Technology Request * CHP 463, Request for Social Media Account Authorization
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How long must CHP 463 forms be retained? Social media
For the life of the social media account and three years beyond termination
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What must be obtained before using photographs of juveniles on social media?
CHP 464, Photograph/Video Authorization
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According to Government Code Section 3307.5, what is not required of uniformed employees regarding their photos?
Consent to use their photo if they believe it may result in a threat, harassment, or harm
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Departmental employees must not engage in what type of discussions on social media?
Arguments or hostile discussions
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What types of posts should be removed from departmental social media accounts?
* Profane * Obscene * Pornographic * Violent * Discriminatory * Threatening * Violates state and/or federal law
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What is the policy regarding blocking users from viewing departmental social media pages?
Do not block users
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What activities are considered incompatible with CHP employment regarding social media?
* Using CHP badge or identification for private gain * Soliciting money or gifts for advising on matters administered by the Department * Divulging unauthorized departmental information * Posting traffic crash photographs or reports without authorization * Recommending specific services to victims of traffic incidents * Influencing legislation without permission * Participating in politics while on-duty * Posting law enforcement-related articles without prior approval * Endorsing political candidates with specific titles * Using obscene language or images while on-duty
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Fill in the blank: Employees must only use a name and _______ when endorsing a political candidate.
generic rank
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What should uniformed employees include when endorsing a political candidate?
Their name and generic rank, with the occupation 'Peace Officer'
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What type of speech is prohibited on social media while on-duty?
Obscene or sexually explicit language, or speech considered hostile, intimidating, or abusive
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