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Quotation of the Day for June 2, 2012"Because recording police officers in the public discharge of their duties is protected by the First Amendment, policies should prohibit interference with recording of police activities except in narrowly circumscribed situations. More particularly, policies should instruct officers that, except under limited circumstances, officers must not search or seize a camera or recording device without a warrant. In addition, policies should prohibit more subtle actions that may nonetheless infringe upon individuals' First Amendment rights. Officers should be advised not to threaten, intimidate, or otherwise discourage an individual from recording police officer enforcement activities or intentionally block or obstruct cameras or recording devices." - Jonathan M. Smith, Chief, Special Litigation Section, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Divison, in a letter to the Baltimore Police Department Office of Legal Affairs. [http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1122521/DOJ_letter_to_Baltimore_PD.pdf] Submitted by: Bob Bruhin May 18, 2012  |
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