is that legal or illegal
could we do it does it fall under the law?yes or no
what happend if the cop says put the camera down and is we dont could ge arrest us
2007-09-28 16:25:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can but if the officer tells you to step back then do it,but why put yourself at risk the suspect could have a gun shot the cop then shot you and run off. Is it worth the risk of maybe dying to tape a traffic stop at close range?
2007-09-28 16:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by Steven C 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A cop could legally order you away from the immediate scene if there is an incident that he needs to maintain control. But you can still move away from the incident and still videotape him from a public position.
For me, if a cop told me to shut off the camera or be arrested, my reaction would be, please DO. I can always use the money from the lawsuit. The same reaction applies if he confiscated the camera, or caused damage to it.
For you, only you can answer whether it's worth the consequences. Are you ready to go through a long fight over your rights? Not everyone is. Most cops will not put you in that position, though.
2007-09-28 20:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Marc X 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they tell you that the tapes if made public will hinder an investigation for a stated reason then it might be a good idea not to make them public. But otherwise it is legal to tape public things. Cops, movie stars, politicians etc... There are some laws though in some states that you would have to be aware of.
2007-09-28 16:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by James Q 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its perfectly legal. There's no law prohibiting a person from taking video during an arrest, as long as you are not obstructing. Besides, if those cops are doing their arrest in accordance with law, they should even thank you for documenting their arrest.
If the cop asks you to put the camera down and you did not obey, let him arrest you, so you can file charges against him for unlawful arrest. He can arrest you, but since the arrest has no legal basis (as explained above), then you can file charges against that stupid cop.
2007-09-28 17:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by kyutlayar 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, it is not unlawful, and no, they have not got the wonderful to take the digicam away. maximum of them have cameras fixed on the dashboards of their squad automobiles, and can use the pictures from that tape against you in courtroom in the event that they mandatory to. As a citizen, you have an identical precise. yet basically when you consider which you have a digicam out, do not think of you are able to say despite you desire to attempt to influence them. each and every so often i think of those that intentionally galvanize cops deserve a solid @$$ whoopin'.
2016-10-20 06:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by rud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you're protected under the first amendment. Freedom of the press is supposed to apply to all citizens. We're all potential freelance photographers, and an arrest is news.
2007-09-28 22:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by mick t 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes as a matter of fact, Ive been thinking about keeping a camera in my car
2007-10-02 00:14:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Video in public is legal; however, in some places it's illegal to record audio.
2007-09-28 16:29:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Unless you are interfering with the officer, film away. You should obey his order to stop filming but if you weren't interfering, file a complaint.
2007-09-28 17:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Generally, it is legal, but be prepared to have you fil trashed or confiscated if they see you videotaping them.
2007-09-29 00:38:27 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋