J.R.McHale

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mandalay:

In response to a flood of Facebook and YouTube videos that depict police abuse, a new trend in law enforcement is gaining popularity. In at least three states, it is now illegal to record any on-duty police officer.

Even if the encounter involves you and may be necessary to your defense, and even if the recording is on a public street where no expectation of privacy exists.

This is unbelievable. People need to understand the scary, long term effects of limitations on civil rights.

See Also:

Reason: In Spite of State Law, Maryland Law Enforcement Officials Still Arresting, Charging People for Recording Cops.

Randy Balko: On recording police officers.