Both actions are violations of departmental policy and state law.

And at his insistence, a better American diet became official departmental policy.

This speech represented existing departmental policy but the words may not have been the same as those used by the Minister.

On appointment to office a new minister will take over responsibility for many departmental policies.

"This is a major breach of departmental policy," he said.

"You are aware of departmental policy on unauthorized leaks to the media."

Properly requested records are provided in accordance with law and departmental policy.

Police officials have not released the names of the students, who are both 18, citing departmental policy in cases involving youths.

She said the order not to speak to the media without prior approval was a "reaffirmation of departmental policy."

Several staff members have asked for a clarification of departmental policy concerning prayer meetings.