Records of the Police Department's Public Information Unit, which was the focal point for the dissemination of information to the press and to the public regarding police activity. The unit also provided newspaper clippings and periodic publications to the department. The series consists mainly of correspondence with citizens and organizations, along with some internal departmental memoranda. Topics include commendations for individual officers, complaints, invitations, and requests for auction items. Note that there is a gap in the correspondence for 1985 and most of 1986. Press guidelines and exchanges with the local newspaper's troubleshooter columnists are also included in the records.