Lewiston PD shuts down weekend info

A new policy adopted this week by the Lewiston Police Department restricts the flow of public information about criminal activity that occurs on weekends. The policy, drafted by Police Chief Chris Ankeny (shown in Lewiston Tribune photo), will limit the flow of information from the department for approximately 72 hours from around noon Friday to noon Monday and insulate officers from direct contact with the media. The reason for the change is a lack of staffed positions to respond to media inquiries over the weekend, Ankeny said. “The department or the city does not have someone available to respond to inquiries over the weekend,” the chief said. Prior to the policy change, officers were available during the weekend to field occasional phone calls or media questions at their convenience. A member of the police department administrative staff would routinely field questions from reporters during the week/ Ralph Bartholdt , Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: Izzit just me, or is this bad, bad policy?