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> I've read that several times, and I think they're saying you can't record the encounter if it's not dangerous? It’s poorly worded. The law is to be limited i
by throwawaycities 5y ago
> I've read that several times, and I think they're saying you can't record the encounter if it's not dangerous?
It’s poorly worded. The law is to be limited in its application by the police officers to situations they deem dangerous. In other words don’t ask people not to record within 8ft of an interaction/arrest unless it’s a potentially dangerous.
- LordDragonfang 5y ago>The law is to be limited in its application by the police officers to situations they deem dangerous. Considering one of the current complaints against police is poor discretion as to what counts as a "dangerous situation" (e.g. going for lethal force against unarmed citizens), that seems intentionally rife with opportunities for abuse.
- throwawaycities 5y ago> that seems intentionally rife with opportunities for abuse. Lets say you are <8ft away recording an officer interaction or arrest that isn’t particularly dangerous and another officer asks you to stand at least 8ft back for safety, and you comply even though you don’t think the situation is potentially dangerous, the harm isn’t all that great so the potential for abuse is minimal. If the officer decides to fine you, you have video for your defense if it helps prove it really wasn’t a dangerous situation, so the potential for abusing discretion is there, but once again the harm is minimal.