3-03/025.10 - Press Relations



Employees shall facilitate the work of accredited members of the press by providing them with accurate information according to Department regulations.

Any terms of speech in a press release which cast unfair reflections upon any race or culture, or specifically implies or infers a race or culture shall be avoided unless the term specifically applies and can be corroborated by factual evidence and is not contrary to any other policies of this Department.

Any type of media information shall be limited to general public information only (i.e.; continuances, outcome of case) unless otherwise instructed by his/her supervisor.

The press shall not be used as a means of publicity for personal reasons.