Today’s video should be of interest for anyone wondering about the legality of making videos of police activity. A number of recent court case decisions have upheld the right of citizens to video and record events that take place in public settings. But what if you are challenged while exercising this fundamental right? This ACLU video identifies some key issues that everyone needs to be aware of when exercising your right to record.
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michael-leonard says
the prime internet locus for problems encountered photographing police is PINAC.
PhotographyIsNotaCrime.com was launched in 2007 after Miami multimedia journalist Carlos Miller was arrested for taking photos of Miami police during a journalistic assignment.
Rich says
Thanks for the tip!