Media Unit

Question 1

Agg Burg

• Victim 90y.o.
• Suspect are youth in African appearance
• Hit victim with serious head injuries, stole war medals and vehicle

Media attend what are your considerations?

Answer 1

• notify Media Unit via D24 & mobile
• Seek advice from them
• Make notes of notification
• Est RV outside of crime scene/ boundaries
• Explain what they can and can’t do
• Make notes of which media is there

Question 2

Reason for

Standup

Answer 2

• operational need : get public on board to assist ID/location/apprehension
• Locate stolen vehicle
• Appeal for witnesses

Question 3

Constable informs of CCTV across road, would we release to media

Answer 3

• Notify MU
• Convey footage to MU
• They will edit suitable for release
• Can release to media IF there is no avenues of inquiries and not able establish offenders

Question 4

What are the

Key Messages to deliver to the Media

Answer 4

• Summary what’s occurred
• Description offenders/item stolen
• Status of witness/victim
• Strong appeal to public

Question 5

Are we allowed to give our opinion

Answer 5

• You can give your personal opinion
• On their behaviour not on anything else
• Community expect police to reflect their view
• This make us more relatable - helps us resonate with the public

Question 6

Media requests for your update are we allowed to give

Answer 6

tell him that you will speak to media unit and seek direction

Question 7

MU says yes to you giving the media an update

what should you say

Answer 7

• x amount of suspects have been arrested
• Victim’s conditions
• Items recovered / or still outstanding
• Re-iterate for further witnesses/ public assistance

Question 8

Can we name the offenders

Answer 8

Can’t name the offenders as matter is still before the court, protected by sub judice

Question 9

6 months later offenders are convicted

can we make further comments

Answer 9

we can’t make opinion until matter is finalised and appeal period concluded