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ID Card Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who can I contact if the answers below do not
address my questions?
A: Please contact Linda Baun at WBA -
lbaun@wi-broadcasters.orgQ: Does this program cost my station anything?
A: No. All costs are borne by WBA and Wisconsin DOJ/DCI.
Q: How long will the process take?
A: We are estimating a 4-6 week turnaround.
Q: Is there a limit on the number of ID’s each
station can request?
A: No, but the request should reflect a reasonable number of engineers
responsible for maintenance of the transmitter.
Q: Do the ID’s expire?
A: No, but WBA will reconfirm the list of ID holders on an annual basis.
Q: Can photos be in formats other than JPEG?
A: To make things simpler for DOJ/DCI, all photos should be in JPEG
format. They can possibly work with other formats, but they have
requested that we ask for JPEG pictures if at all possible. Please work
with Linda Baun at WBA at address above if this is a problem. Also, the
file size does not matter. They have the ability to adjust it to the
size they need for the ID.
Q: Can these ID cards be used by reporters and
news-gathering crews?
A: No, news-gathering personnel already have their own Press
credentials. Police officials can decide whether to let news-gathering
crews into secured areas based on their Press credential status. The
Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID card is meant to identify engineers
on the specific mission to maintain a broadcast transmitter or to report
to the local Emergency Operation Center (EOC) at the request of EOC
officials. Use of the Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID card by
reporters and news-gathering personnel is a violation of WBA’s signed
agreement with DOJ/DCI, and will jeopardize the program for all stations
in Wisconsin. Such misuse will subject a station to having all of its
issued ID cards returned to WBA for cancellation. WBA holds the Station
Manager signing the Agreement/Request Form responsible for proper use of
these cards at that station.Q: Does the ID guarantee passage through police
lines at all times?
A: While the Broadcaster Emergency Personnel ID card is meant to aid
engineers in crossing police lines to gain access to transmitter sites,
the ID’s do not guarantee passage. If the law enforcement agency
deems it unsafe, passage may be denied. If any law enforcement agency
needs clarification on use of the card, a 24-hour phone number is shown
on the card for them to contact the DOJ/DCI Administrator or Acting
Administrator.
Q: After I receive the ID’s, is there anything I
need to do?
A: WBA recommends that you meet with local/county law
enforcement to be sure they are aware of this program. This would be
particularly advised if your transmitter is in a different county than
your studio. In that case, meet with agencies from both counties, to
facilitate travel both to and from the transmitter site.
Q: Who should my local law enforcement agency
contact if I mention this program to them and they are unaware of the
program?
A: They should contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of
Criminal Investigation Administrator’s office.
Q: What happens if an employee issued an ID leaves
the employ of the station?
A: The Station Manager or designee is to collect the ID card and return
it to WBA.
Q: What if an ID card is lost?
A: Station Manager must sign and mail a new Agreement/Request Form,
indicating it is for a replacement card. A new Photo Email Form and
photo must be submitted as well. The replacement card will indicate
“DUPLICATE” on the face of the card. If the original card is relocated,
the duplicate should be returned to WBA for cancellation.
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