It is the belief of the Department of Public Safety (department) that the public should have accurate, authentic information concerning events that affect the public welfare, or that are of public interest. It is also the belief of the department that the public should be informed of the actions of governmental agencies when it is possible to give such information without substantially interfering with the performance of vital emergency police services or jeopardizing the results of a police investigation. To this end, the department has established a Public Information Office, to which the media may be referred.