primalclaws1974
Well-Known Member
It seems many people think it is against the law, or at the very least they will get yelled at by a police officer if you record them. You can legally record anyone in public, including the police! They might yell at you, or threaten to take your camera, but as long as you are not obstructing their duties, they can't. There used to be a series of videos that this guy took of cops trying to force him to shut off his camera. He defended himself, and both he and the officer stood their ground, as the film rolled on. The only time they detained him and took his camera was when he went into the police station and filmed. They didn't arrest him, they just shut off the camera and put him back on the street. I am not saying you should "harass" police for no good reason, but if you have your cell phone out and feel like recording, it's not a crime. Have you ever recorded police?