2006-11-30 05:34:15 · 6 answers · asked by quidproquo888 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
So there you go! Spag who I guess says he is a cop warns you that if you have the audacity to do the right thing and inform him you are recording he WILL punish you with a ticket! Thanks for the warning copper but I have never told cops I record them and I record them EVERY time I am confronted by one. Neat thing about digital cameras nowadays is they can be used to record video so if you carry it in your pocket all you have to do is turn it on and while there won't be a picture the sound quality is quite good.
2006-11-30 05:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In the state in which I prosecute (not CA), there is no reason why you could not record your encounter with a law enforcement officer on a traffic stop so long as it does not interfere with the officer's duties in effectuating the purpose of the stop. Most (if not all) traffic stops are being recorded by the officer's squad camera anyway. However, if the officer tells you that your act of recording is somehow interfering with his/her duties, you would be well advised to set the device down and let the officer proceed. This does not mean that you need to stop recording.
Be aware, however, that this also does not constitute legal advice, especially in the state of California.
By the way, the person who responded to your question by stating that all recordings must be made by consent is incorrect.
2006-11-30 18:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by snowdrift 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it is a very good thing that the person records the car stop. It will protect and exonerate the officer when there is an allegation of abuse. Unless an officer is a fool, he or she will always be polite and professional when conducting a car stop, for reasons such as this.
2006-11-30 11:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Feel free to record me as I contact you. You need to advise me you are recording, the same that I must advise you when my dashcam is recording. I guarantee you will not leave the stop without a ticket and I will most polite when I hand it to you. Have a nice day.
2006-11-30 05:50:57 · answer #4 · answered by spag 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i dont know about ca but in most states you can't record anyone without permission. thats why sometimes in stores you see signs like "smile your on camera", or the reason why they are recording.
2006-11-30 05:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by tansyangeni 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you let them know before hand...............
2006-11-30 06:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋