Procedure 307

Question 1

.04 RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The __________ has the following responsibilities:
1. Releasing to the media, as soon as practical, any factual information listed under Subsection .05A;
2. Designating a press area;

Answer 1

ranking officer at the scene of an incident

Question 2

.04 RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The __________ has the following responsibilities:
3. Allowing access to crime scenes as soon as practical;

Answer 2

ranking officer at the scene of an incident

Question 3

The __________ has the responsibility to coordinate media activities involving the various official functions of the Department at scenes of major police incidents. These responsibilities include the following:

1. Limiting media personnel to those areas which will not interfere with operational functions and access to the location;
2. Establishing and marking an information dissemination point or press area;
3. Arranging interviews with appropriate personnel if and when feasible;

Answer 3

Police Media Services Detail

Question 4

2. The Officer delegated the responsibility of releasing information consults with _________ before releasing information not covered by this procedure.

Answer 4

a Supervisory Officer

Question 5

.07 MEDIA ACCESS TO POLICE INCIDENTS

D. Photographs may be taken in or from any public access or officially designated areas. __________ may restrict the use of flash or bright lighting when their use may hinder police operations.

Answer 5

Officers