Special considerations when videotaping: With regards to videotaping, there is an important legal distinction between a visual photographic record (fully prote

Special considerations when videotaping: With regards to videotaping, there is an important legal distinction between a visual photographic record (fully protected) and the audio portion of a videotape, which some states have tried to regulate under state wiretapping laws. Such laws are generally intended to accomplish the important privacy-protecting goal of prohibiting audio "bugging" of private conversations. However, in nearly all cases audio recording the police is legal. In states that allow recording with the consent of just one party to the conversation, you can tape your own interactions with officers without violating wiretap statutes (since you are one of the parties). [1] Police officers may not confiscate or demand to view your digital photographs or video without a warrant. Police may not delete your photographs or video under any circumstances. Police officers may legitimately order citizens to cease activities that are truly interfering with legitimate law enforcement operations. [1] Know Your Rights: Photographers https://www.aclu.org/kyr-photo https://www.aclu.org/kyr-photo