The First Amendment generally protects your right to record in public places, including public servants like police officers. Some state courts have ruled that recording officers without their consent can be considered a crime, potentially leading to significant penalties.
There are potential Legal Consequences: Despite the First Amendment protection, recording without consent in certain states could result in criminal charges and even imprisonment. While recording police is generally protected, be aware of specific state laws regarding consent and potential legal ramifications.
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Mostly it's about how far you have to stay back so you aren't interfering with their duties. Not that you can't record.
ReplyDeleteIf it can be seen in public, it can be recorded, state laws do not overcome the 1st amendment
ReplyDeleteThe Supreme Court of the US has ruled that recording law enforcement in a public place is a First Amendment Right. Any state law contrary to that is null and void. The trick is affording the legal fees to protect your Right because the local cops REALLY don't care about your Rights. They can do whatever they want. If you beat them in court it's the TAXPAYER who pays the settlement....NOT the cops.
ReplyDeletePublic employee in public, doing public employee things. "No expectation of privacy.""
DeleteIf you are really 'auditing' the PD then keep your distance, shut your mouth, and document the event.
ReplyDeleteIf you are trolling for clickbait and money from U-tube then you can curse at officers, call them names, film inside police cars, and throw your ignorant two cents in while an officer is interacting with some else at the scene.
Being a true auditor is boring so most of those clowns stir up trouble to get clicks.
Simply inform them at first contact that you are recording. If they continue the interaction, it is implied consent.
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