23-02 Media Contacts and Interactions

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Who will ascertain areas of access for media outlets at the assembly site of an incident?

Crime Scene Investigator

Supervisor/Commander on scene

Ranking sworn member

Media Unit member (correct)

What is the purpose of establishing a designated staging area along the perimeter of the secured crime scene?

To ensure media outlets are kept at a safe distance from the crime scene (correct)

To provide media outlets with unrestricted access to the crime scene

To limit media access to the crime scene

To facilitate communication between media outlets and the ranking sworn member

How will media outlets be identified at police facilities?

Through identification cards issued by the police department

By requesting media credentials issued by the media affiliate (correct)

Through a verbal confirmation of their media affiliation

By conducting a background check

What is the role of the Media Unit in managing media access to police facilities?

To notify the presence of media outlets at police facilities Signup and view all the answers

Where will mobile television, radio transmitting units, or vans be directed when arriving at a police perimeter?

To the media assembly point for their mobile units Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that crime scene tape is placed at a proper distance from the scene?

Supervisor/Commander on scene Signup and view all the answers

What areas of police facilities are media outlets allowed access to?

General areas open to the public only Signup and view all the answers

Who will escort media outlets to restricted areas of police facilities?

Department member Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ascertaining a site for assembly of media outlets during a major incident?

Communications Unit supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who should department members notify prior to conducting an interview with media outlets in non-emergency situations?

Media Unit and supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of notifying the Media Unit during a major incident?

To coordinate media responses and ensure consistent information release Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the Media Unit of an event or operation that may attract media attention?

Division/Bureau Commander or designee Signup and view all the answers

What should a department member do if they are contacted by media outlets for an interview in a non-emergency situation?

Notify the Media Unit and then conduct the interview Signup and view all the answers

What Missouri Revised Statute is referenced in the procedural instruction?

610.100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the procedural instruction?

05/15/2023 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the Patrol Bureau Commander and the Duty Officer during a major incident?

Communications Unit supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the escorting member when accompanying media outlets?

To secure non-public information and sources to prevent media access Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making media releases at the scene of a fire until it is determined to be a crime scene?

The Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for media outlets requesting information about an incident after hours?

The member will contact the on-call Media Unit representative or investigating supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the central location established by elements with their own facilities?

To monitor and secure media briefings Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for briefing media outlets if a member from the Media Unit is not responding?

The supervisor or commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for releasing information to media outlets regarding a call for service or police response?

The Communications Unit provides preliminary information to media outlets Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for media outlets to access areas labeled 'Law Enforcement Personnel Only'?

Prior approval from the Media Unit Commander or Division Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a member who is uncomfortable addressing media outlets?

To refer the media outlet to a supervisor or commander Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Media Access and Restrictions

Media outlets are not allowed in areas labeled "Law Enforcement Personnel Only" without prior approval from the Media Unit Commander or Division Commander.
Media outlets do not have access to non-public Department information or sources, such as evidence lockers, computers, and files.
Escorting members are responsible for securing sensitive information and sources.

Release of Information to the Media

The Fire Department will make media releases at the scene of a fire until it is determined to be a crime scene.
A supervisor or commander must be consulted before releasing information not specified in the directive.
Members who are uncomfortable addressing media outlets should refer them to a supervisor or commander.
Supervisors or commanders will be responsible for briefing media outlets if a Media Unit member is not responding.

Media Access to Police Perimeters

A designated staging area will be established along the perimeter of a secured crime scene.
Access beyond the secured crime scene is not permitted without approval from the ranking investigating sworn member.
Media outlets and cameras will be allowed adjacent to barriers and in areas accessible to the general public.

Media Access to Police Facilities

The Media Unit will be notified of the presence of media outlets at police facilities.
Media outlets may be required to show identification credentials issued by their media affiliate.
Media outlets will be allowed access to general areas open to the public, but must be escorted by a Department member to restricted areas.
The Media Unit will be responsible for coordinating media access to police facilities.

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This quiz covers the rules and restrictions for media outlets accessing law enforcement areas and information. Learn about the guidelines for media access and what areas are off-limits.