Executive directors of organizations or public information officers are often the most accurate and accessible sources. They also should be able to get you in touch with volunteers or other sources.

机构的执行董事或公关经理往往是最精准、最可接近的采访资源，他们还会带你接洽到志愿者和其他消息来源。

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Cuomo's administration has earned a reputation for tightly controlling information and access to departmental public information officers.

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But if they have credible information of some risk to the public, officers can use powers of arrest and force - providing they use the minimum necessary in the circumstances.

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Operation Elveden is looking at allegations that journalists made corrupt payments to public officials, including police officers, in return for information.

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