New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 7 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Chapter II - Employee Rules
Part 51 - Public Contacts Of Institutions And Employees
Section 51.20 - Emergency situations

Universal Citation: 7 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 51.20
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

In situations of an emergency nature, such as escapes, disturbances, etc., the cooperation of the news media is requested in that inquiries and information interviews be reasonably limited. The public information officer or his or her designee will issue periodic updating reports and will be available for interviews as he/she deems necessary. Emergency situations call for extensive effort on the part of the entire agency. While every effort will be made to keep information current, the emergency of the situation must be respected and the cooperation of the news media will be appreciated. When a correctional facility is placed under a "state of emergency," news media access will be limited consistent with the criteria established in section 3.20 of this Title. Approval and designated areas shall be at the discretion of the commissioner or his or her designee.

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