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According to the provided content, which of the following statements is NOT a court case that has ruled in favor of the public's right to record law enforcement in public?
According to the provided content, which of the following statements is NOT a court case that has ruled in favor of the public's right to record law enforcement in public?
- Fordyce v. City of Seattle
- Glik v. Cunniffe
- Angel v. Williams (correct)
- Smith v. Cumming
The provided content states that officers are prohibited from certain actions related to individuals recording police activity. Which of the following is NOT explicitly prohibited?
The provided content states that officers are prohibited from certain actions related to individuals recording police activity. Which of the following is NOT explicitly prohibited?
- Seizing recording devices from individuals recording police activities (correct)
- Intimidating individuals recording police activities
- Discouraging individuals from recording police activities
- Threatening individuals recording police activities
Based on the content provided, which of the following scenarios would NOT be considered a 'public discharge of duties' by a police officer, according to the Omaha Police Department policy?
Based on the content provided, which of the following scenarios would NOT be considered a 'public discharge of duties' by a police officer, according to the Omaha Police Department policy?
- An officer investigating a suspicious person in a public park
- An officer conducting a search warrant inside a private residence (correct)
- An officer responding to a 911 call for a domestic disturbance
- An officer conducting a traffic stop
The provided content states that individuals' rights to record police activity are NOT limited to specific locations. Which of the following areas is explicitly mentioned as NOT being limited?
The provided content states that individuals' rights to record police activity are NOT limited to specific locations. Which of the following areas is explicitly mentioned as NOT being limited?
The content mentions the 'prevalence' of certain recording devices. Which of the following devices is NOT specifically mentioned as a commonly used recording device?
The content mentions the 'prevalence' of certain recording devices. Which of the following devices is NOT specifically mentioned as a commonly used recording device?
The Omaha Police Department policy states that individuals have the right to record police activity. What does the content define as 'record'?
The Omaha Police Department policy states that individuals have the right to record police activity. What does the content define as 'record'?
The content about the "Recording of Officer Activity by the Public" mentions the 8th Circuit Court in relation to the First Amendment. Which of the following statements best describes the 8th Circuit Court's ruling regarding the First Amendment and public recording of officers?
The content about the "Recording of Officer Activity by the Public" mentions the 8th Circuit Court in relation to the First Amendment. Which of the following statements best describes the 8th Circuit Court's ruling regarding the First Amendment and public recording of officers?
The provided content states that OPD's General Order #16-13 is a previous order regarding "Recording of Officer Activity by the Public." What does the content suggest is the main purpose of this order?
The provided content states that OPD's General Order #16-13 is a previous order regarding "Recording of Officer Activity by the Public." What does the content suggest is the main purpose of this order?
Flashcards
First Amendment Right
First Amendment Right
The right allowing individuals to record police officers perform their duties in public.
Public Recording
Public Recording
Recording police activities in any location where the public is legally present.
Court Cases Examples
Court Cases Examples
Notable cases supporting public recording rights include Glik v. Cunniffe and Smith v. Cumming.
Omaha Police Department Policy
Omaha Police Department Policy
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Recording Definition
Recording Definition
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Recording Exceptions
Recording Exceptions
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Threats Against Recording
Threats Against Recording
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Legal Presence
Legal Presence
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Study Notes
Recording of Officer Activity by the Public
- Individuals have a First Amendment right to record police officers in public.
- Courts have consistently upheld this right.
- Policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) respects public's right to record officers in public areas.
- Recording includes still and moving images, with or without simultaneous audio. This includes various devices such as cell phones, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cameras.
- The right to record extends to areas where individuals have a legal right to be present. This could include private property or businesses.
- Officers are prohibited from obstructing, intimidating, or discouraging recording.
- No press credentials are required to record police activity in public areas.
- Officers are not allowed to seize recording devices without proper legal authority.
- Intentional blocking of recording devices by officers is prohibited.
Exceptions to Recording
- If an individual's actions merit arrest, recording may be restricted during detention.
- Specific conduct that might lead to arrest includes instructing witnesses not to answer questions, persistently engaging officers who are already busy, hindering lawful requests, and inciting hindering behavior.
- Supreme court rules that officers are expected to exercise more restraint than general public.
- Blocking an recording does not prohibit recordings of police officers in public areas.
- Recording is not allowed on private property, private dwellings, crime scenes or any areas restricted by authorities.
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