What to do when RECORDING the POLICE

Discussion in 'Conversations Between White Women and Black Men' started by 4north1side2, Apr 28, 2015.

  1. 4north1side2

    4north1side2 Well-Known Member

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    B]1. Know the law.[/B]
    You have te right to openly record the police in public.
    1st amendment protected activity.
    For states that under the "All party consent laws" say that the law is not applied when you OPENLY record the police.
    *Tip: When openly recording, be prepared to email or upload the video in the event that the police confiscate your phone or attempt to damage your phone.

    2. Know your technology
    Police are required to obtain a warrant before searching your phone so make sure you have a password on your phone.
    Put a streaming video app on your home page of your cell phone.
    When the video is streaming, the video is sent securely to an off site server.

    3. Respond to things that cops say.
    If cop asks why you are recording, say "I am not interfering, I am exercising my 1st amendment right to record."
    If a cop says that it it is against the law to record say "I am familiar with the law and the law does not include recording on duty police"

    4. Do not point camera at police as if your phone is a gun.
    Hold the phone at waist level so that your pose is not confrontation.

    5. Don’t Share Your Video with Police
    If you capture video of police misconduct or brutality, but otherwise avoid being identified yourself, you can anonymously upload it to YouTube. This seems to be the safest legal option.

    6. If you record the police and they DO NOT see you. Do not make your presence known.

    7. If you recorded the police without them knowing, do NOT turn in the video until AFTER an official report has been made public.
    If police know that there is a video, they will build their lies around what they see in the video.
    Let the cop play their hand with a false statement before you provide video.

    8. Be prepared to be arrested
    Cops may abuse their power and arrest you for recording them.
    If you do get arrested, don't talk until you speak with your lawyer.

    9. Learn how to handle police intimidation
    No matter how much you think you have prepared yourself, it can get downright nerve-racking when a hulking cop stands over you with a badge, gun, handcuffs, taser gun and pepper spray, ordering you to hand over your identification and/or your camera.

    But you need to think of yourself as a journalist not an activist. You are there to do a job, even if you are not getting paid for it.

    10. Learn to edit video
    If you want your video to go viral, you need to keep it short and concise.

    People on the internet don’t have time to sit through a ten minute video. In fact, most people will probably not make it this far down in this article, so imagine them trying to sit through a video where nothing is happening waiting for something exciting to happen.

    More Info:
    http://reason.com/archives/2012/04/05/7-rules-for-recording-police/1
    http://photographyisnotacrime.com/2013/06/ten-rules-for-recording-cops/
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    Regarding number 10, do not edit the video, if you do, you open the possibility of police justifying actions since things were edited out.
     
    Last edited: Apr 28, 2015
  2. 4north1side2

    4north1side2 Well-Known Member

    The Ottawa Citizen has a very good editorial on the practice of police intimidation of citizens who use their cellphone cameras and other devices to record the police.

    Here's a summary of what Canadians should know about this:

    • There is no law in Canada that prevents a member of the public from taking photographs or video in a public place (other than some limitations related to sensitive defense installations);
    • There is no law in Canada that prevents a member of the public from taking photographs or video of a police officer executing his or her duties in public or in a location lawfully controlled by the photographer (in fact, police officers have no privacy rights in public when executing their duties);
    • Preventing a person from taking photos or video is a prima facie infringement of a person's Charter rights;
    • You cannot interfere with a police officer's lawful execution of his or her duties, but taking photos or videos does not, in and of itself, constitute interference;
    • A police officer cannot take your phone or camera simply for recording him or her, as long as you were not obstructing;
    • These privileges are not reserved to media -- everyone has these rights;
    • A police officer cannot make you unlock your phone to show him or her your images; and
    • A police officer cannot make you delete any photos.

    Source: http://blog.privacylawyer.ca/2012/08/photographing-and-filming-police.html

    Edit:

    I just read recent Canadian law make it that officers can search your phone without an search warrant.
     
  3. 4north1side2

    4north1side2 Well-Known Member

    Here is a link to a waterproof $20 camera with 170 degree view If you are black and you drive, invest $80-100 in four of these cameras. (1 outward front, 1 outward back, 1 interior front, and 1 interior back)

    This will allow you to record what happens outside the car (in case you are pulled out) and it will allow you to record what is happening inside your car in case they attempt to plant evidence or claim that you reached for their weapon in order to justify excessive force.

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    Wireless Transmitter: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008Z9E4DW...to-do-when-recording-the-police.308773/page-2
     
  4. 4north1side2

    4north1side2 Well-Known Member

    Automatically Upload Videos to YouTube When Recording Police with Your iPhone

    The shooting of Walter Scott (who was unarmed) has been dominating the news these past few weeks. Scott, who ran away from police officer Michael Slager after a routine traffic stop, was shot in the back and pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Unlike similar cases where a cop shoots an unarmed person, the police officer involved in this particular shooting is currently in jail, facing a potential murder charge.

    Video of the shooting, captured by a bystander, is responsible for the widespread attention this story has been getting. If it hadn't been for the video, this could've have easily gone another way, with a victim and no one in prison. Unfortunately, some officers try and skirt the law by arresting innocent bystanders when they're recording the police, or by confiscating their cell phones.

    Thanks to Cop Watch, a new iOS app from developer pelau, you can make sure that if you're recording the police, your video will live on forever. You can record video on your iPhone and have it automatically uploaded to YouTube, even if the app is closed or the screen is turned off.

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    Through Cop Watch, you can record video, view your history of recordings, and read through your rights when filming police (FYI: the guide is from Toronto, Canada).

    In the settings, you can toggle features such as automatic recording, automatic uploading, force landscape recording, and make the uploads visible to the public. At the bottom of the settings, you can log in to your YouTube account.

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    Within Cop Watch's built-in camera, you will only be allowed to record video when your phone is horizontal (you can disable this feature in the settings). Only then will the record button turn red and be accessible for use.

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    hen you're done recording, you can hit the record button to stop the video, and your video will then automatically upload to YouTube. What separates this app from others is that if you leave the app abruptly in the middle of recording, or have your screen shut off, your video will still upload to YouTube in the background.

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    In the screenshots above, you can see what it looks like when the video is uploading, as well as what the video looks like on the official YouTube app.

    Now when you're recording something sketchy, you don't have to worry about the police trying to delete the video or confiscating your phone. Either way, the video will upload to your YouTube account and you'll have proof of your story.




    http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/a...en-recording-police-with-your-iphone-0161369/
     
  5. 4north1side2

    4north1side2 Well-Known Member

    Automatically back up photos and videos from any mobile device to the cloud

    A lot of us have mobile devices on multiple platforms. Maybe an iPod, an Android tablet, and/or a Windows Phone. Or perhaps you have a BlackBerry or Kindle Fire to throw into the mix. Whatever your combination of devices, it can be cumbersome accessing each platform's respective storage service to manage photos and videos you take. An easier solution is to use one service to consolidate all of your photos and videos in one spot. Both OneDrive and Dropbox have apps for each of the major mobile platforms and will back up photos and videos automatically – no matter which device you're using.

    With each new generation of smartphones, the cameras continue to improve, offering higher-resolution photos and videos. But with higher resolution comes larger files and the need for more storage space. The good news is cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive are continually increasing the amount of storage space to keep apace with this ever-increasing demand. They also allow automatic backup from virtually any type of mobile device. Let's start by looking at OneDrive.

    Automatically back up your pictures and videos to OneDrive

    Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it was doubling storage capacity for users of a free account to 15 GB. It's also worth noting that the company increased OneDrive storage for subscribers of Office 365 to 1 TB per user. Of course, if you need additional space, Microsoft offers different tiers of storage and pricing.

    OneDrive is available on iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Amazon Fire Phone and tablets, and Windows Phone. As an extra bonus, when you set your non-Microsoft phone or tablet to auto backup to OneDrive, you will get an extra 3 GB of free storage space for a total of 18 GB. And that's not too shabby If you're just getting started.

    Windows Phone 8.1

    As you might expect, it's easier to set OneDrive up on Windows Phone as it is built into the phone's OS and there's no need to download anything. Just go to Settings > Backup > photos + videos. There you have a few options on the quality you want the photos and videos to be uploaded at. If you pick Best quality, you will need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network, which is also a good idea even on lower quality settings if you're on a limited mobile data plan.

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    Android Devices


    When first setting up your shiny new Android device, you may have selected to auto backup photos to Google+ but it's easy to change it to OneDrive. Download the OneDrive Android app and launch it. Then sign in with your Microsoft Account and one of the first setup screens will ask if you want to turn on Camera Backup and get 3 GB of extra storage. If you don't want your photos backing up to two locations, launch Google+ and go to Settings > Auto Backup and switch it off.


    Apple Iphone or Ipad

    Typically your photos on an iOS device are stored to iCloud. But OneDrive is also available for iOS and it works similar to the way it does on Android. Just download the app, start it up and log in with your Microsoft Account. That will allow you to select OneDrive as your automatic storage service. It also will give you an extra 3 GB of storage, but you'll only be able to upload pictures and video over Wi-Fi.

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    Sharing your photos via OneDrive is simple, and it gives you a lot of options. You control the level of security of who's able to see and download the stored pictures or videos. After you select the image you want to share, you can create a short link to it, post it on Facebook or Twitter, or email it to someone. It also allows you to invite people from your contacts list to view or download the photos or videos. The person you're sharing the item with do not need to have, or create a OneDrive account if they don't have one.

    It also includes a the ability to setup a PIN code to restrict access to the items you don't want to share or only want select people to see. You can set up the photos and videos you want to share directly from your device, the Windows 8.1 app, file explorer in Windows 7, or directly from the onedrive.com site from any browser.

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    Back up photos and videos to Dropbox

    Dropbox increased its storage capacity for Pro users to 1 TB of space for US$9.99/month, but the free account is the same it's been for years at 2 GB. Dropbox also lets you to back up all of your photos and videos automatically from Android, iOS, BlackBerry and even the Kindle Fire line of devices, including the Fire phone. One caveat is there isn't an official Dropbox app for Windows Phone yet. There is one for Windows desktop, but not the phone.

    A free third-party Dropbox app for Windows Phone that gives you the same type of options and automatic backup is called Cloudsix for Dropbox.

    When you first install the Dropbox app on any of your devices, it gives you the option to automatically back up your photos and videos just like OneDrive does.

    If you already have Dropbox set up on your phone and didn't opt-in to auto photo backups, launch the app and go to Settings > Camera Upload. Or on iOS launch Dropbox and go to Settings > Camera Upload to turn it on.

    f you're already familiar with Dropbox, you know that sharing your photos and videos is as easy, if not easier than OneDrive. Just select the images, videos, or folder of pictures and/or videos and send a link or invite the other person to share the folder with you. You can control Dropbox from your mobile device, PC or Mac via dropbox.com or the app. Dropbox also gives you security options like creating a PIN code for your content.

    Summing up

    Do keep in mind that any photos or videos you've taken before setting up either service will need to be uploaded separately. Only the images you take after installing the app will be saved automatically. If you're still on the fence about which cloud service to go with, check out our Cloud storage comparison guide. It will give you an idea of what to expect from either service.

    Another thing worth mentioning is both OneDrive and Dropbox offer Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), which provides an extra layer of security for your photos, video, and other data.

    Consolidating all of your photos and videos in one location makes sense since you can access them easily, no matter which device you took them from – as long as you have an internet connection. And since both Dropbox and OneDrive can be set to back up photos and videos automatically, you don't even need to think about it.

    http://www.gizmag.com/automatic-back-up-photos-video-cloud/33614/
     
  6. pettyofficerj

    pettyofficerj New Member

    I wonder why cops who destroy film and cameras aren't fired for rights violations
     
  7. Soulthinker

    Soulthinker Well-Known Member

    Just like in Staten Island the homeboy who recorded that arrest in Baltimore was arrested.
     
  8. Satchmo

    Satchmo New Member

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    Do you know what the first amendment says? Of course you're not suggesting our very first bill of rights is to be "free to film cops."
    So what is it? Curious if you know, cause these "advice" articles are not exactly legally accurate. I don't think I'd follow some of this. Especially when the article talks about answerin the cop's interrogations. Personally, I think it's best to remain silent. But that's just me
     
  9. shaft2k4

    shaft2k4 Active Member



    All the above ideas are solid. Point 2 is extremely vital IMO. The suggestion to make sure the video is streamed and stored somewhere at the time of recording is crucial. I've heard of cops taking phones and trying to delete pics if they suspect they may have been recorded.

    The fact that it may be illegal for them to confiscate/destroy your camera cannot really be counted on to prevent them from doing it. Any cop thuggish enough to abuse a citizen will have no qualms about making evidence of any such abuse "disappear" if he can. Having the footage store automatically to an off site server is a very good idea.
     
  10. 4north1side2

    4north1side2 Well-Known Member

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  11. shaft2k4

    shaft2k4 Active Member





    Hope this guy sues the hell out of the NYPD.
     
  12. pettyofficerj

    pettyofficerj New Member

    When you see how fat some of these settlements are, they make you wish a cop would smack you over the head
     

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