The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit just ruled a few days ago that recording police in public is within a person's first amendment rights.
Link to article:
http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2011/sep/court-rules-citizens-can-record-police
dekemd The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit just ruled a few days ago that recording police in public is within a person's first amendment rights. Link to article: http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2011/sep/court-rules-citizens-can-record-police
There have been several reports lately about confrontations between photographers and law enforcement. In one case the photographer moved better than a block away - the officer had to get in his vehicle to again confront him.
Having a father, uncle, and cousin in law enforcement over the years, I can second the fact that some officers have an attitude - but so do some people.
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But, Larry, even though a person has an attitude, if they are legally within their rights to be and to do what is their intent, no other attitude should prevail against them, including those of police personnel.
Perhaps I have misunderstood you just above.
Crandell
Larry,
How correct you are. I've had a good relationship with Oakland County deputies for several years. Most of them I've known are indeed the 'good guys' others do have a bit of an attitude but are not obnoxious.
Attitude when confronted by an officer means a lot. If you're polite you're OK. If you are not, the cop is going to be less than friendly.
Norm
Hey Norm - I was just out there (Milford Memories plus some old school friends). I still know a couple of the officers there.
Crandell - When I speak of people with "attitude," they're the folks who do the exact opposite of all of the advice given here. As Norm points out, they don't respond logically and non-confrontationally - they puff out their chests and insist that "you can't tell me what to do!" Which will usually elicit a "let's just see about that" response from just about anybody. Then they'll complain loud and long about how the police harassed them.
I've seen video of police, fire, EMS, and even civilians confronting the media. Usually it's not that the cameraperson is on private property - it's because they're shooting in the first place.
selector But, Larry, even though a person has an attitude, if they are legally within their rights to be and to do what is their intent, no other attitude should prevail against them, including those of police personnel. Perhaps I have misunderstood you just above. Crandell
Crandell,Here's a shocker you can be arrested for loitering even on public property-the penalty is usually a modest fine..
Did you know some corporations and manufacturing companies can lawfully restrict taking photos of their property-even in the background?
All to sadly there is hidden laws that covers just about everything from spitting in public to cussing in public.
Larry
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This may be of interest to those that still wish to use a camera:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/240250/faq_when_can_you_capture_cops_on_camera.html#tk.nl_dnx_h_crawl
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