Is it legal to film cops who are breaking the law?

Question

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/02/AR2008080201503.html?nav=rss_nation

Answer 1

In the U.S. there are no laws prohibiting the taking of photographs on public or private property(except in certain government facilities). Trespassing laws apply. If  a telescopic lens is used it may pose serious legal issues. If the person taking the photo is clearly visible and is not trespassing they are well within their rights.  Publication of the photos or movies is a whole other issue. In order to be published the photos must not infringe upon a persons privacy and cause harm. This is a very basic explanation, and there are many more factors to be considered.

Answer 2

I don't see why not, as long as they are not in a private home.

Answer 3

I don't know, but it shouldn't be.

Cops take advantage of everything and i think there's too many who don't 'protect and serve' as they say and should.

Answer 4

I think so.   I loved the Board of Ed piece.    

Answer 5

Nope! and more people should film them and catch their asses in the act.  

Answer 6

Don't know, but it's a great way to get wacked.

Answer 7

Under New York secular law, yes, it is legal.

Answer 8

nope..and its happening much more often now than ever before because just about everyone has a camera on their cell phone