(A) Policies in general.
(1) It is the concern of this department to protect the identity of an individual while he or she is under investigation or involved in an investigation.
(2) An officer is prohibited from giving the names of individuals to members of his or her immediate family, relative or member of the general public that are under investigation or involved in an investigation.
(3) This is not public information until said individual(s) have been formally charged and convicted in a court of law.
(4) An officer is prohibited from giving the name of a juvenile offender to the public.
(5) All police personnel shall acquaint themselves and be familiar with state law relating to data practices, M.S. §§ 13.02 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time.
(6) All police personnel shall acquaint themselves and be familiar with state law relating to retaining of records, M.S. §§ 15.17 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time.
(7) All police personnel shall acquaint themselves and be familiar with state law relating to government records, administration, M.S. §§ 138.17 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) Information to the media. All information given to the media will be by the Chief of Police.