Ch. 2 - Headquarters and Division Level Flashcards
(15 cards)
The commander of COMR is responsible for?
(1) Implementing and coordinating the Department’s community outreach and media relations programs.
(2) Planning specific programs to assist the Department in goal attainment.
What are media advisories?
invitations for the media to attend an event. They include the focus of the event, time, place, who will be present, and what visuals will be available.
What are news Releases?
News releases are summaries of an event or subject for which the Depart. believes there is media interest and the public needs to be informed. Typically include: explanation of the event or subject, data, and quotes from participants.
When requested, members of the press and news media personnel ____ provide photo identification when coming in contact with California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers who have jurisdiction over an emergency incident.
Shall
Independent journalists or photographers _____ be credentialed through a recognized news organization.
Should
In the absence of credentials, independent members of the press _____ present acceptable photo identification and proof of their association with a media outlet source.
Shall
True/False
The Department no longer issues press identification cards.
True
California Highway Patrol press credentials ____ not be recognized by CHP or law enforcement personnel.
Shall
What are acceptable forms of identification?
company identification card or other forms of press identification issued by a news organization
Division commanders ____ make immediate notification of all significant incidents and newsworthy events involving the Department, occurring in their Divisions, to the appropriate Assistant Commissioner
Shall
Each field Division office staff should include a minimum of one full-time Division Public Information Officer Coordinator (PIOC) and should be a?
sergeant or civilian PIO.
Traffic Management Centers are staffed by CHP officers, referred to as?
Media Information Officers (MIO)
Restricted to unplanned actual or impending events or circumstances which may cause a delay of 30 minutes or more to a large number of motorists is known as a?
Sigalert
Pre-planned events or situations of a continuing nature that may impact traffic for extended periods of times are know as?
Traffic advisory
Areas issuing Sigalerts or traffic advisories shall include:
a Exact location, direction, and lanes affected.
b Approximate duration.
c Cause of condition.
