PRP 5230 - Policy for Releasing Information from Bloomsburg University Police to Marketing and Communication
Issued by: Robert J. Parrish, V.P. for Administration
Effective Date: 2/16/87
Procedures
1. The Office of Marketing and Communication will provide to the media all information about incidents on campus.
2. The Bloomsburg University Police will notify Marketing and Communication each day, including weekends and vacations, when incidents occur that could result in an arrest, involve a sizable group of students, or there is theft or damage to university or student property by natural, vandalistic, or criminal causes. The Bloomsburg University Police will release to the Office of Marketing and Communication the names of accused individuals involved in incidents only after an arraignment. Names of juveniles will not be released under any circumstances. The Bloomsburg University Police will release to the Office of Marketing and Communication locations of victims of theft, vandalism, or natural disasters.
3. Routine desk log incidents such as inquires, unsubstantiated rumors, and minor infractions such as traffic citations will not be routinely reported to the Office of Marketing and Communication.
4. The Office of Marketing and Communication will agree not to release information to the media about an incident if in the judgment of the Bloomsburg University Police such a release of information may jeopardize an on-going investigation.
5. The following information about incidents and individuals involved will be provided by the BU Law Enforcement Office to the Office of Marketing and Communication:
- What happened
- When did it happen (specific time)
- Where did it happen
- Who was involved or victimized (name, if charged and not a juvenile; male/female; age)
- Will charges be filed ( name magistrate)