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ACT Policing—media
(Question No 383)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, upon notice, on 4 August 2017:
(1) How many people are employed within ACT Policing to produce and provide media content and support.
(2) How many people are employed within ACT Policing’s social media team.
(3) What is the exact policy timeline for making a (a) social media post and (b) media release in relation to an open investigation.
(4) How many levels of approval must be sought before a (a) social media post and (b) press release is made public and from whom are these approvals sought.
(5) What, if any, are the key performance indicators of the social media team.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) ACT Policing’s Media team is comprised of 17 members, consisting of:
|
Team |
Function |
Number of Staff |
|
Coordinator |
1 | |
|
Media and Public Relations |
Media |
5 |
|
Social Media |
1 | |
|
Production |
1 | |
|
Strategic Communications and Operational Support |
Video Operations |
4 |
|
Strategic Communications |
4 | |
|
Events |
1 | |
|
Total |
17 |
Note: Staffing numbers as at 27 July 2017.
The Media and Public Relations team operates on a seven day roster providing a 24/7 on-call capacity. The team develops and implements media strategies and liaises with media outlets in support of ACT Policing’s operational efforts. The team also provides media training, media monitoring and media reporting services.
The Strategic Communications and Operational Support team provides communications support to ACT Policing and ACT Government in developing and implementing communications strategies to support policing and community safety priorities. The team is also responsible for management of the ACT Policing website and attendance at community events, such as the Royal Canberra Show and Multicultural Festival. The Constable Kenny Koala program sits within this team.
The Video Operations Team provides technical support to investigations through the supply of digital and video related services and produce content for communication activities.
(2) There is one person dedicated to managing ACT Policing’s social media.
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