DINFOS BPASAC PA LATEST
EXAM 2(MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT,
WARTIME ROLES AND
MISSIONS,)
Why is proper phone etiquette important when taking a media query? -
ANSWERS-By remaining professional, the public affairs specialist is
able to collect all the information needed to answer the query while
keeping a positive report with the media.
When should you contact the reporter with the information you have for
release? - ANSWERS-As soon as you have the answer and the approval
release.
Basic details for initial release - ANSWERS-5 W's
Next of kin policy statement
Method of transportation from scene to hospital if not taken by
ambulance
Hospital name
Conditions
Investigation statement
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, DINFOS BPASAC PA LATEST
EXAM 2(MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT,
WARTIME ROLES AND
MISSIONS,)
Next of kin policy statement - ANSWERS-The names of the dead and
injured are being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin have been
notified.
Investigative Statement - ANSWERS-The cause of the (crash, fire,
shooting, etc.) is under investigation.
Statement used until the cause of an accident/incident is known.
Why should you never promise a reporter you can answer his questions?
- ANSWERS-Not everything is releasable.
How is mass appeal a function of the accident/incident story? -
ANSWERS-There could be one or more of the elements of mass appeal
in one accident/incident. It is our responsibility to release the
information to satisfy that appeal.
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EXAM 2(MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT,
WARTIME ROLES AND
MISSIONS,)
Why is proper phone etiquette important when taking a media query? -
ANSWERS-By remaining professional, the public affairs specialist is
able to collect all the information needed to answer the query while
keeping a positive report with the media.
When should you contact the reporter with the information you have for
release? - ANSWERS-As soon as you have the answer and the approval
release.
Basic details for initial release - ANSWERS-5 W's
Next of kin policy statement
Method of transportation from scene to hospital if not taken by
ambulance
Hospital name
Conditions
Investigation statement
END OF
PAGE
1
, DINFOS BPASAC PA LATEST
EXAM 2(MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT,
WARTIME ROLES AND
MISSIONS,)
Next of kin policy statement - ANSWERS-The names of the dead and
injured are being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin have been
notified.
Investigative Statement - ANSWERS-The cause of the (crash, fire,
shooting, etc.) is under investigation.
Statement used until the cause of an accident/incident is known.
Why should you never promise a reporter you can answer his questions?
- ANSWERS-Not everything is releasable.
How is mass appeal a function of the accident/incident story? -
ANSWERS-There could be one or more of the elements of mass appeal
in one accident/incident. It is our responsibility to release the
information to satisfy that appeal.
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PAGE
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