2006-08-20 13:13:39 · 8 answers · asked by H. P. 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is not illegal to videotape anything or anyone, besides music concerts that SALE their likenesses for a living.
The invasion of privacy laws only come into play if you video someone within the confines of their home, a rented/leased private domain. Then, they still have to acknowledge the public if a window blind is left open that can be seen from the street or adjacent home or business.
"Public" being the key word here.
In other words...........you can't videotape a Stones concert, but you CAN videotape Mick Jagger eating lunch.
The police are no exception!
Ask Rodney King!
2006-08-20 15:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anna M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I only know Australian law, but I'm pretty sure it would be the same on this topic...
You can photograph, videotape pretty much anything in public (counter-terrorism laws might stop you taping power plants, military bases etc; and privacy/confidentiality laws might stop you publishing photos of naked people you took on the beach). but the law thinks operations of government need to be transparent for democracy to work, so footage of cops doing dodgy stuff could be published because its (usually) in the public interest. All this means, yes, you can probably video police in public. But you'll save yourself a lot of trouble if you dont let them see you do it.
2006-08-20 18:20:26 · answer #2 · answered by dave_eee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Videotaping police is not against the law anywhere. Interfering with an investigation is the only issue and they have to prove you interfered intentionally.
2006-08-20 13:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not illegal, and the only reason they feel it interferes with an investigation is they don't want evidence against their true nature. Make your tape and post it on the web send copies to the media, even good cops deserve to have scumbag cops off the street!
2006-08-20 13:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by macdyver60 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in public not a problem just do not want to get to close to the situation because the police at that point could state your are interfering with a police investigation, so as long as you keep your distance you are OK
2006-08-20 13:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but use the zoom and keep your distance
2006-08-20 15:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.... in most circumstances
2006-08-20 13:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-08-20 15:06:22 · answer #8 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋