| # | Question | Answer |
|---|
|
1
|
Will answering a question "off the record" keep your answer confidential?
|
No. The media may have different ground rules than you.
|
|
2
|
What are the four external "influences" one may encounter during a SAR incident?
|
- family
- media
- politicians
- psychics
|
|
3
|
What should you do if you encounter someone from the media in the field?
|
Refer them to the command post to the media liaison person.
|
|
4
|
How should you deal with family of the subject in SAR?
|
- don't ignore
- meet their needs
- keep family informed and show them what's being done
- assign one person to assist the family
- encourage, but don't build false hopes
- keep available to identify clues
|
|
5
|
Why would you not want family members to help with the searching?
|
- They may act unsafely due to their emotional state
- They need to be available to identify clues and provide information about the subject
|
|
6
|
How many SAR workers are normally designated to talk to the media?
|
Usually 1, the Public Information Officer, who often is a police officer.
|
Q: What are the four external "influences" one may encounter during a SAR incident?
A:
- family
- media
- political entities
- psychics
Q:
What should you do if you encounter someone from the media in the field?
A:
Refer them to the command post to the media liaison person.
Q:
How should you deal with family and loved ones of the subject in SAR?
A:
- don't ignore
- meet their needs
- keep family informed and show them what's being done
- assign one person to assist the family
- encourage, but don't build false hopes
- keep available to identify clues
