POLICE AND PRESS INFORMATION.
“In all cases, information which will not prejudice police inquiries will be readily given to the Press,” said the Commissioner of Police (Mr. W. B. Mcllveuey) when discussing, I lie official attitude towards publicity.
Mr. Mcllveuey stated that in all countries there was a police regulation forbidding the disclosure of information, except, by some responsible person. Manifestly, this regulation was very necessary, as the work of the police involved a considerable degree of secrecy. It was recognised, however, that publicity, in a number of cases, aided the police, and in such cases information would readily be given the press. Matters affecting publicity were left to the discretion of the inspector in charge, and it was for that oftiyer to decide whether or not publication of details was desirable.
The police withheld only such information as would nossibly retard their investigations. Otherwise, the Press could obtain details affecting o.ny matters of interest to the public.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4410, 4 February 1930, Page 3
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158POLICE AND PRESS INFORMATION. Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4410, 4 February 1930, Page 3
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