There Is No Off The Record

"Off the record" are three words that should raise a red flag. The term was allegedly coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt when he was president. He held press conferences including "off the record" portions that were intended to be heard only by those attending, with strict instructions not to share with anyone else. As the usage of the term grew, its meaning changed. It was a way to guide journalists in a specific direction without exposing the source. In today's law enforcement world, off the reco