Should it be illegal to film police officers? (Page 3)

quarks: one should be able to video tape law enforcement if it does not hender safety or inhibit them from performing their duties legally.
if an individual is beyond reproach they have nothing to hide.
I think the law enforcement officers record on video what they are doing for proof. maybe this is not in all countries.

Aspect212:
You have the right to video record and photograph absolutely anyone in public whether they consent to it or not. When people go into the public, they have no expectation of privacy. Video recording and taking photographs are protected by the First Amendment.

You have the right to video record on duty police officers.

You do not have to hand over your video recorder or camera to a police officer without a court ordered warrant.

You do not have to allow a police officer to enter your home without a warrant.

If you are pulled over by a police officer for photographing or video recording, politely assert your rights (you are protected by the First Amendment). You do NOT have to show photo ID or give your name unless you are being suspected of a crime. Do research on "Consensual Encounter." If a police officer orders you to put your recorder or camera away, he has given you an unlawful order, and you are under no obligation to comply. But if you don't want to get arrested, you might want to comply. If you get arrested, you may later sue for false arrest. if an officer asks you what you are doing, you can say "That's my business." And ask him "Am I being detained or am I free to go?" Or, "Am I being suspected of a crime"? If he keeps messing with you, politely request to speak with his supervisor and then assert your rights. If a civilian asks you what you are doing with your recorder or camera, you are under no obligation to answer him. He is not an officer, and you are not being detained by an officer, nor being suspected of a crime. You don't owe a civilian any explanation.

42 USC section 1983, popularly known as "Section 1983," is a federal law that allows lawsuits for violations of constitutional rights.

ACLU OF PENNSYLVANIA
https://www.aclupa.org/

The ACLU of Pennsylvania mails out a free pamphlet on this topic.

On police misconduct and brutality.
https://www.flexyourrights.org/

You have the right to carry a gun in a state where it is legal.

MJ59: They do, so why not?

MJ59: LETS ALL TYPE IN ALL CAPS TO MAKE OUR POINT THE MOST VALID!!

MJ59: Seems to be ole matie's way of communication....wonder if he stands on street corners yellling at people?

MJ59: Should it be illegal to make 100 pointless thrreads that nobody will read or is allowed to comment on because their comments are always deleted cos he thinks Trump reads them?

That's really not the point of a forum

MJ59: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/trump-may-be-even-more-unpopular-than-his-approval-rating-shows/

MJ59: Trump ain't real popular eh

MJ59: And filming cops is legal

xylance: Yeah for sure we can film them. They're citizens like anyone else. If we can be filmed, so can they.

WHlSKY:
"People find it very hard to conceive that upstanding, upright members of our police force are corrupt. They don't want to believe it, it doesn't make you feel very protected and most people can't conceive it" - Sallie-Anne Huckstepp on Roger Rogerson.

A career does not make someone trustworthy. Those with more responsibilities need to have more criticism & must be monitored deeper than anyone else.

rickjr3rd: in virginia you film police your cell or what ever is taken and destory and your put in jail for 30 days. we dont play that shit here at all.

LoisS: It might have been said already but...If no one taped what happened to Rodney King, people might not have ever really known what the hell was going on in some areas with some of their Police Officers....

WHlSKY:
True on that.

If there’s nothing to hide then let it all out in the public domain.

If there is something to hide then they’re doing their job wrong.

Owen49: They work for "we, the people". They are employed to serve us. It is in our best interest to be able to record their words & actions in public. Just because they're police doesn't mean they're all honorable. Considerable corruption and illegal activity has been exposed by members of the public recording police in action.

rickjr3rd: first off jake ass we dont work for you we work for the goverment. 2nd you film any of our officers you might just end up in the ER

WHlSKY:
"To protect and serve". That service and protection is not to the government, but to the citizens. I'd love you to come on over and attempt to put me in the ER..honest to God.

rickjr3rd: go fuck yourself jack ass

WHlSKY:
No, I want you to come over and do it yourself, rickjr3rd. Don't be lazy, come on over haaha.

rickjr3rd: look ill but fuck your mother and kick your ass all at the same time now fuck off you gay little bitch

WHlSKY:
I ain't buying it. You look like you're out of breath just typing that up.

Come on over, rickjr3rd.

WHlSKY:
Come on over, rickjr3rd, and bring your three chins with you.