I think that filming police is a questionable practice, but necessary in some cases. There are far too many cases of police over-reaching and then charging the individual to cover themselves for that over-reach. In other cases the filming of the police is a trap for them as the individual escalates the incident and then selectively releases that which suits them.
But the idea that you make it a felony to film the police, especially coming from a Republican is obnoxious and the voters in this guys district need to think about another person to serve as their representative.
/johnny
There is nothing questionable about filming a cop. In all of American history, anywhere you could stand legally, you could operate a camera.
This new security state crap is sickening. We do not order society and liberties around what is best for government and the cops.
This bill makes it a misdemeanor. Are you OK with that?
Well then there’s that pesky document called the Constitution. Irritating.
If the police are performing a public duty, they cannot expect privacy. As long as the person doing the filming does not interfere with the officer’s ability to perform his duties, there should be no question towards it.
Is it a "questionable practice" for police to film you?
Or is "if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" a one-way street?
Good idea! Clearly the presence of video documentation hinders our police in their sworn duty to shoot dogs and tase sick, handicapped, or elderly people.../s
What the hell..?
Your government is tracking all of your movements, your phone conversations, your bank transactions, your voting preferences, your purchasing, your internet behavior, etc.
They've also marked you for life with several unique I.D. numbers which cross reference between too many databases to mention. Let's not even start with how many times a day you're filmed by government cameras of all sorts.
And you think it's questionable to film their officers while they're engaged in public duties?
he’s an open borders REP. I had videotaped my own arrest currently being litigated. Had I not filmed you can bet I would not stand a chance of stopping qualified immunity. Many cities, counties etc...are finding that they end up in court over poorly trained officers. the TX FAIL TO ID LAW is the number one citation misunderstood by cops.
How do you feel about police having dash cams and body cams? Is it OK for them to record the incident?
Have you thought it through or did you just post your initial thoughts/feelings on the matter?
He’s daring constituents to find another candidate, pretty pompous and sure of his RINO self, isn’t he! FIND ONE!!
“I think that filming police is a questionable practice, but necessary in some cases.”
Really???????????
So The State can film you any time and any way. The citizen is prohibited from a defense??????
What is wrong with you?