Woman arrested for filming police

[OutofDate1980]

How does the press figure in to the mix? Does being a member of the press grant some assumed "rights?" I cannot imagine that every member of the press has written permission before they film a cop. and if the courts become involved, I would imagine it could become a he said/she said issue

Or are you referring to audio recordings and things like recording your phone calls?

I do not in any way believe that if I am in one of the states you mention, I require permission form the police before I film them. Especially if on a public street or on my property.

Then again, you might be right. Care to prove it?

EDIT: If all parties are required to obtain permission, does this apply to the police with cameras in their cars?

Just an update from the original source; Charge against Emily Good in videotaping case dismissed | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com

 

[sethman88]

If I had it my way and the technology was available, police officers would be required to wear a small, unobstructive video camera on their uniform to capture everything in the duration of their shift.

The courts get first rate evidence for prosecuting criminals while the cops make sure they do their jobs properly. Everybody wins.

I like this idea, I think it would fix a lot of problems, no abusive cops, and all cops would treat people fairly, but would also confirm a policemens allegations about something that could happen with a criminal,

but about the lady getting arrested thats just stupid

 

[lordofthereef]

Electrical tape over the camera. And out comes the nightstick!

 

[noah way]

If I had it my way and the technology was available, police officers would be required to wear a small, unobstructive video camera on their uniform to capture everything in the duration of their shift.

The courts get first rate evidence for prosecuting criminals while the cops make sure they do their jobs properly. Everybody wins.

If I had it my way and the technology was available, politicians would be required to wear a small, unobstructive video camera on their uniform to capture everything in the duration of their term.

The courts get first rate evidence for prosecution, while the politicians make sure they do their jobs properly. Everybody wins.

 

[Knewz]

If I had it my way and the technology was available, politicians would be required to wear a small, unobstructive video camera on their uniform to capture everything in the duration of their term.
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i'm sure some pole would scream about his privacy and having his rights removed, blah blah unamerican.... "we should be watching the terrorist"

 

[lordofthereef]

I think it's going to depend on where you live and what part of town too.

 

[heatohio]

Well maybe not all, but when a cop pulls u over at gunpoint for a broken plate light therea not much sense in that is there? Just a jerk lookin to get hus power rush... But i havve had some nice cops as well

You're right, I've met some really good cops. I think those are the ones who got suckered in and actually thought the job was about protecting and serving.

 

[Bob Maxey]

Please do not judge all cops by the actions you say you've observed in your family.

 

[Frisco]

Police are under pressures from all directions, as we see them being attacked physically, spat upon, shot at, disrespected in general, criticized by politicians, media, citizens "watchdog" organizations, etc.

I'd never take that job, although I've got friends on both the local police force here in town and the State Patrol.

I can tell you that just about all of them are in that uniform because they want to make a difference, to really serve the community and keep us from having to be on the front lines of the crime and mayhem, drunken idiots at all hours, some armed, some not but still dangerous because of their impaired state of mind.

Then they have to do the paperwork, and then testify in a court of law.

Let's see some YouTube cellphone uploads of the actions of 99% of the police force, when not heroic just business as usual and rather boring. Those videos would not exactly go viral, would they.

 

[heatohio]

It's very naive to believe that cops are just regular people out to make a difference. They are people who have the job of protecting the status quo of society. And I'll repeat myself because some people have selective reading habits, statistics prove my claims on police officers, the personal observation was just to give an example to what is already well known. And I hate the excuses made for these people, it's people like that, that make this country as horrible as it is. We have to strive for better, not justify our shortcomings.

 

[Bob Maxey]

It's very naive to believe that cops are just regular people out to make a difference. They are people who have the job of protecting the status quo of society. And I'll repeat myself because some people have selective reading habits, statistics prove my claims on police officers, the personal observation was just to give an example to what is already well known. And I hate the excuses made for these people, it's people like that, that make this country as horrible as it is. We have to strive for better, not justify our shortcomings.

You are making it up, or, have no serious stats, or you have been arrested by cops that do not tolerate BS and cranky people. So very sad that you have such a dim view of police officers. Tisk, Tisk, Tisk.

 

[Frisco]

It's very naive to believe that cops are just regular people out to make a difference. They are people who have the job of protecting the status quo of society. And I'll repeat myself because some people have selective reading habits, statistics prove my claims on police officers, the personal observation was just to give an example to what is already well known. And I hate the excuses made for these people, it's people like that, that make this country as horrible as it is. We have to strive for better, not justify our shortcomings.

The notions you express there sound irresponsible to me. That is, they sound like those of a person who needs to blame somebody, usually somebody in authority, for their misery.

That "status quo" thing seems quite naive, speaking of naive, in that here in the U.S. any status quo is always in flux, always changing along with the many influences, from entertainment and news media to the latest politically correct ways to express oneself.

Personally, I think cops don't have much time to really "protect" anybody except for themselves in their daily, ongoing encounters with destructive people.. in so doing, of course, they are by extension protecting non-destructive citizens who just want to go about their work, school and family lives uninterrupted by twisted, impaired, violent people.

 

[heatohio]

The notions you express there sound irresponsible to me. That is, they sound like those of a person who needs to blame somebody, usually somebody in authority, for their misery.

That "status quo" thing seems quite naive, speaking of naive, in that here in the U.S. any status quo is always in flux, always changing along with the many influences, from entertainment and news media to the latest politically correct ways to express oneself.

Personally, I think cops don't have much time to really "protect" anybody except for themselves in their daily, ongoing encounters with destructive people.. in so doing, of course, they are by extension protecting non-destructive citizens who just want to go about their work, school and family lives uninterrupted by twisted, impaired, violent people.

Cities that have main money makers, such as P&G in Cincinnati Ohio, the police will go out of their way to protect the interest of that company more so than any other group. On a smaller scale, some small counties that may have one major money maker, such as an amusement park, will give dedicated Sheriffs to that particular location to protect their interests. In New Orleans (where my fiance's brother was a cop til Katrina) many police are assigned detail to watch over some of the wealthy of the city. (on tax payer dime).

 

[Frisco]

Cities that have main money makers, such as P&G in Cincinnati Ohio, the police will go out of their way to protect the interest of that company more so than any other group.

On a smaller scale, some small counties that may have one major money maker, such as an amusement park, will give dedicated Sheriffs to that particular location to protect their interests. In New Orleans (where my fiance's brother was a cop til Katrina) many police are assigned detail to watch over some of the wealthy of the city. (on tax payer dime).

Thank you for your opinions on this. It's a tough subject, in that it is so easy to become polarized on one side or the other.