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I'm sure this state rep is a scumbag in general and all that, but what the law says is: * bystanders can't record within 8 ft of the police questioning a suspe
by kevinpet 4y ago
I'm sure this state rep is a scumbag in general and all that, but what the law says is:
* bystanders can't record within 8 ft of the police questioning a suspect, arresting someone, or dealing with a mental health case.
* the person police are interacting with is exempt and can record unless that interfere with the police operations. I.e. no guarantee you can hold your phone while handcuffed.
* the driver and passengers of a car pulled over are also explicitly exempt.
I think the opposition to this is a knee jerk over reaction comes across as just ... not rooted in reality.
If you insist on getting up in arms about Arizona's contempt for the first amendment, I encourage you to go burn a flag and dare them to arrest you for violating https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03703.htm https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03703.htm
- Justin_K 4y ago8 ft seems pretty reasonable... Not sure why people are upset over this. Police officers can't question and keep track of bystanders hanging over their shoulders. Am I missing something?
- x86_64Ubuntu 4y agoBecause interfering with police is already illegal, and the law only deals with RECORDING police officers which is kind of peculiar if the concern for safety was legitimate.
- rahimnathwani 4y agoYou might be able to take a decent recording from 8 feet away, but: - there may be obstructions or bystanders closer to the incident, partially or fully blocking your view - you may only be able to see clearly from a limited range of angles, and they may all point off the sidewalk into the road, meaning you need to risk your life to get a usable shot