Comments on: Watching, and Recording, the Police

By: John Q.

John Q. — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:28:58 +0000

Officer,

Visit YouTube and search the phrase, “Why cops fear shtf”. This is why we the people do not trust police officers and unless we know you; sorry.

No more fear, respect is earned. The badge is not worth any more than the metal it is stamped from and I carry a 1911 that plugs at least the same size hole as any department issue sidearm, if not more. Remember the song, We’re not gonna take it; well, We’re not gonna take it, anymore!

Tell your colleagues and superiors. We’ve been brutalized and beat down for too long and as free men, we refuse to live in a police state any longer! We only want to be left alone, to live our lives as free men and women. We will never take an offensive posture against the government or police, but we will defend ourselves; with force if need be, should we be assaulted by said entities.

We will not give up our freedom; only in death will we surrender and our fate and that of the very Constitution that every officer swears to uphold and defend are inextricably tied.

By: Me

Me — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:58:57 +0000

There needs to be more officers like yourself, that is of course assuming you practice what you say.

By: Heather Fox

Heather Fox — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:51:52 +0000

I have a question.. It’s somewhat different from this but here goes: Can the police come on your property without your permission to do surveillance on someone that doesn’t live on your property, say a neighbor for example. I live in a rural community, and they have came on several occassions, really late at night causing my dogs to bark, and waking my children. When I tried to approach the trespassers, they ran and didn’t even try to identify themselves. I followed them and seen them get into an unmarked police car. I was just wanting to know if they can legally do this without permission. If anyone can help here it would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

By: Portland SEM

Portland SEM — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:47:01 +0000

Thanks for these links. This is a very interesting case because she was filming from her own property. This should be a right.

By: Is There A Right To Record the Police? : Newsroom Law Blog

Is There A Right To Record the Police? : Newsroom Law Blog — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:42:51 +0000

[...] According to one recent judicial opinion, Ickes v. Borough of Bedford (W.D. Pa. Dec. 3, 2010), "the issue of police officers arresting citizens for recording them in public has recently been brought to the forefront of the cultural Zeitgeist." From the “don’t taze me, bro” video to lesser known incidents, YouTube and other video content sharing sites are rife with examples of recorded videos of interactions between police and arrestee/detainees. Moreover, the “right” to record or film police officers has received much attention in the news media and the blogosphere. [...]

By: Police Training

Police Training — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:27:06 +0000

I am a police officer, but more importantly I am a citizen of the United States. If you want to record me, fine. You have the right to do so. I work for you, and you have the right to make sure I am doing what the law tells me to do.

Obviously, you can’t interfere with my investigation, cause an actual safety problem, etc. But observe, video tape, etc….all fine.

I can’t believe the cops who would make such a BS arrest.

By: Mendy

Mendy — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:18:44 +0000

In cases of security police should have the right to ask to terminate videotaping and if someone refuses its obstruction of justice. But normally I believe people should do it as often as possible so police officers will know they are being watched.