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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by jamison1</i> <br /><br />Gabe, you are correct. You do have a right to remain on public property after identifying yourself. The officer does not have the legal right to remove you as it would be an illegal search and seizure once you are no longer free to leave or anything else that transpires out of an illegal seizure.. I am familar with 42 U.S.C. § 1983 as well. <br /> <br />Most officers at least that I personally know and work with won't even bother stopping and identifying you. The exception is where we have have prior vandalism, tresspassing, etc. complaints that then you would be spoken to, under reasonable suspicion and even probable cause in some cases but such incidents would be justified. Once the officer has determined that you are not engaged in criminal activity, you legally cannot be removed as long as you are on public property. <br />[/quote]Officer,What should I do if im approached by an Officer during Takeing Photo's or Video Taping of a Train? Because I "never" been bothered by no one while railfanning. <br />Please help! <br />Thanks.
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