How to Record Police

"New York University’s First Amendment Watch has created a guide that outlines the rights of citizens in recording police actions in public spaces. The document draws upon nearly a dozen court decisions to formulate a legal roadmap and educational resource for documenting the conduct of public officials.
“Many millions of people have the capability to report news in a way that only journalists and film crews could do in the past, and the videos they capture have played a crucial role in shedding light on police misconduct,” says Professor Stephen D. Solomon, founding editor of First Amendment Watch, which is housed at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. “The First Amendment right to record public officials, such as the police performing their official duties in public, is central to our democracy. As such, it’s vital that citizens are aware of the legal protections and freedoms granted under the Constitution.”

HERE is the NYU guide.