Public information and media relations

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How does the policy define 'public information'?

Information that interferes with the Department's mission

Only information that infringes upon individual rights

Information that may be of interest to the general public regarding policy, procedures, or events involving the Department (correct)

Any information that is legally protected

Who are considered 'News Media Representatives' according to the policy?

Individuals employed by agencies of the electronic or print media (correct)

Individuals employed in public relations firms

Individuals employed by government agencies

Individuals employed in non-governmental organizations

What is the Department's policy regarding cooperation with news media representatives?

To only cooperate if it doesn't interfere with the Department's operation

To cooperate fully and impartially with authorized news media representatives (correct)

To avoid any cooperation with news media representatives

To prioritize cooperation with online news media representatives

What is NOT considered as 'public information' according to the policy?

Information legally protected Signup and view all the answers

Who maintains the liaison with the public and media according to the policy?

The Public Information Office through the Office of the Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Public Information Officer (PIO) as defined in the text?

Serving as the central source of information for the Department Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does social media use web-based technologies to do?

Broadcast media monologues into social media dialogues Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing complete and accurate information, within legal and investigative limitations, to all media representatives?

Public Information Manager (PIM) Signup and view all the answers

What is the PIM's responsibility in the absence of the PIO?

To assume the responsibilities of the Public Information officer Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of information shall not be disclosed without expressed permission of the chief of police or his/her designee?

Information concerning confidential police operations Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for arranging and conducting press conferences for critical incidents according to the text?

Public Information Officer (PIO) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Department recognize as valid identification cards for media representatives according to the text?

Valid identification cards issued by local, national, and international news organizations Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the responsibility of PIO personnel in providing incident briefs to media representatives?

To make incident briefs available to the media for review after applicable redaction via the Department website Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to designate a preliminary press area at a critical incident according to the text?

'Incident commander at a critical incident' Signup and view all the answers

Who can instruct the release of information to the media at a critical incident if the PIO or PIM are absent?

The chief of police or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

What does the release date on a press release issued by PIO or PIM signify according to the text?

Date, time, and nature of an incident Signup and view all the answers

Who notifies news outlets and applicable Department personnel after posting a press release on social networking sites?

PIO or PIM or his/her designee Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the preparation and release of all press releases?

The Public Information Office Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following information is considered protected and NOT to be released to the media?

Information received from a non-Florida criminal justice agency Signup and view all the answers

When can information concerning an active investigation be released?

With approval from the Public Information Office Signup and view all the answers

Which agency should be responsible for the coordination and release of information over a particular event?

Agency with primary jurisdiction and/or command Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information will be released at the discretion of the chief of police?

Character or reputation of suspects Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is any change in the status of information previously withheld?

It should be reported to the PIO and/or PIM Signup and view all the answers

Who will coordinate the release of information concerning an active investigation?

The investigator in charge Signup and view all the answers

Which information is NOT considered protected and can be released at the discretion of the chief of police?

Arrest record, character or reputation of suspects Signup and view all the answers