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Hemet delays media‑access policy for disaster areas, to meet with press groups
Summary
The council continued consideration of a draft media access policy after the city attorney presented a safety‑focused credentialing proposal and members requested discussions with press organizations.
The Hemet City Council voted 5–0 on Feb. 25 to continue consideration of a proposed media access policy for disaster areas so staff can consult with local and regional media organizations.
City Attorney Steven Graham Pacifico presented the draft policy, saying the city lacked a written procedure in such incidents and that state law and constitutional principles guide what access the city may permit. "This policy... attempts to balance the city's legal obligations under statutory law with its constitutional principles including the first amendment," Graham Pacifico said, describing concerns about safety, evidence preservation and instances when an incident may be an active crime scene.
The draft…
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