20-12 Procedure for Live, Breaking News (Rescue Operations) and Providing LASD Commentary

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE DIVISION

SHERIFF’S INFORMATION BUREAU

Unit Order:

20-12

Effective Date:

03-01-2020

Subject:

Procedure for Live, Breaking News (Rescue Operations) and Providing LASD Commentary

Reference:

N/A

PURPOSE OF ORDER

The purpose of this order is to define the procedures by which Sheriff’s Information Bureau (SIB) assists Department members with live breaking news.

SCOPE OF ORDER

All Media Response Deputies.

ORDER

Upon notification by Emergency Services Detail (ESD) or Aero Bureau that they are responding to an air rescue, or if Media Unit personnel observe such activity during routine monitoring of television stations, they should:

1. Ascertain facts from the ESD or Aero Bureau watch commander.
2. Ask for footage (helmet-cam) that was obtained by rescue personnel to provide to the various media outlets once the rescue is completed.
3. Sworn SIB personnel may conduct live on-air telephone interviews with television and radio outlets.