I agree that this is probably a good rule. On the other hand, when the mayor shows up at a police funeral to give a speech while the press is there, that's cle

I agree that this is probably a good rule. On the other hand, when the mayor shows up at a police funeral to give a speech while the press is there, that's clearly a political statement. It doesn't seem fair to use the police as props (implying their support) while you have a rule saying they can't make a statement in reply.