POLICE INFORMATION FOR PRESS
OFFICIAL ATTITUDE Dominion Special Service. Palmerston North, February 1. “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. Mcllveney) when discussing the official attitude towards publicity. Mr. Mcllveney 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 officer to decide whether or not publication of details was desirable. I The police withheld only such information as would possibly retard their investigations. Otherwise, the Press - could obtain details affecting any matters of interest to the public.
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Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 110, 3 February 1930, Page 12
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