Under the policy, reporters must arrive at the crime scene to get a “sound bite” or brief synopsis from an officer. An Idaho police department has prohibited its officers from speaking to reporters who call on weekends under a new policy that went into effect on Monday. Asotin County Sheriff John Hilderbran says he gives his cellphone number to reporters, while the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office gives reporters access to call logs and personnel during regular business hours. Previously, officers fielded calls from reporters at their convenience during the weekend hours. Dispatchers are also barred from providing reporters with information.

Source: Fox News July 01, 2016 06:15 UTC