Know Your Rights: Recording the Police
Last updated: June 21, 2017 09:45 am
Taking photographs and videos of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is your constitutional right. That includes federal buildings, transportation facilities, and police and government officials carrying out their duties. Learn more about your rights--and how to protect them--by downloading our quick one-page guide.
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