Question

when at a crime or incident scene that is in a public area where there are onlookers or news reporters who ask you questions regarding your activities, how should you respond?
a. answer their questions to the best of your knowledge.
b. direct them to assist you in the collection of the digital evidence.
c. inform them that you cannot answer their questions and that they should contact your organizations public information officer.
d. ask the person questioning you for their name and contact information and inform them that you will call them later.

Explanation:

In professional incident response, personnel at a public crime scene should not disclose operational details directly to onlookers or reporters. Organizations designate public information officers to handle media and public inquiries to ensure consistent, authorized information sharing and protect ongoing investigations.

Answer:

c. Inform them that you cannot answer their questions and that they should contact your organization's public information officer.