Is it normal for the police to tweet about where the media should go to cover an active threat?

Because something about “OMG, there’s a bomb! Quick, have the media stand over there!” seems odd to me.

Honest question… is it normal for the police to tweet about where the media should go to cover an active threat?

Because something about “OMG, there’s a bomb! Quick, have the media stand over there!” seems odd to me.