The administrator of a correctional facility must build a relationship with the media especially with local media outlets. The best policy is be honest and forthcoming with media representatives releasing as much information as possible unless the information is part of an on-going investigation. If an administrator is ever caught in a lie, his credibility was be ruined. The first thing an administrator should do is to define what constitutes the media. With the growth of the Internet there are many blogs, online news services, and independent producers and exactly who qualifies as a media representative has to be determined (Reporters Committee, n.d.). Except in rare instances, an administrator should leave media communications to a Public
