Photographs and video recordings taken inside the perimeter of ACI facilities require advance approval by the Director or the Chief of Information and Public Relations. Requests shall be in writing whenever possible (See News Media Request Form.). Requests of an emergency or imminent nature may be approved via telephone by the Director or Chief of Information and Public Relations. Identifying photographs or recordings of an inmate require the Department's and the inmate's prior written approval. (See Media Waiver Form.) However, inmates need not consent to the release of their identification (ID) photos.
240 R.I. Code R. 240-RICR-20-00-2.7