It is the belief of the department of public safety that the public should have accurate, authentic information concerning events that affect the public welfare, or that are of public interest. It is also the belief of the department of public safety that the public should be informed of the actions of governmental agencies when it is possible to give such information without substantially interfering with the performance of vital emergency police services or jeopardizing the results of a police investigation. To this end, all department of public safety employees will cooperate to the fullest extent possible with news media representatives within the limitations of the officer's sworn duty to perform police services.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.51 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.