Friday, October 28, 2011

ANS -- Filming and Photographing the Police

This is a very short article from the ACLU.  Know your rights! (and I love the graphic!)
Find it here:  http://www.aclu.org/filming-and-photographing-police 
--Kim


Filming and Photographing the Police

camera-flag.jpg Filming and Photographing the Police

Taking photographs and video of things that are plainly visible in public spaces is a constitutional right ­ and that includes the outside of federal buildings, as well as transportation facilities, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties.

However, there is a widespread, continuing pattern of law enforcement officers ordering people to stop taking photographs or video in public places, and harassing, detaining and arresting those who fail to comply.

The ACLU, photographer's groups, and others have been complaining about such incidents for years ­ and consistently winning in court. Yet, a continuing stream of incidents of illegal harassment of photographers and videographers makes it clear that the problem is not going away.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
> A Guide to Photographers' Rights
> Article: Law Enforcement Harrassment of Photographers

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