Chapter 1 – General Administration

13010.16.1 On‑Duty Interviews

• Media representatives may be permitted random or specific-person interviews with on-duty staff who consent to the interviews, provided such interviews do not interfere with the normal operations or security of the institution. Such interviews shall be conducted as stipulated by the institution head, including restricting the time, place, and duration of interviews, and size of the technical crews.

• Use of cameras or recording equipment shall require prior approval of the institution head, or designee.  

• Photographing, filming, or video recording of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff within an institution, parole office, or other non-public area is permissible only with prior consent of each employee.