Governor Doug Ducey has signed a law that makes it illegal in Arizona to knowingly video police officers 8 feet (2.5 meters) or closer without an officer’s permission. abc15
Civil rights and media groups opposed the measure that Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed Thursday. The law makes it illegal in Arizona to knowingly video police officers 8 feet or closer without an officer’s permission.
“I’m pleased that a very reasonable law that promotes the safety of police officers and those involved in police stops and bystanders has been signed into law,” Kavanagh said Friday. “It promotes everybody’s safety yet still allows people to reasonably videotape police activity as is their right.” The law has left opponents like K.M. Bell, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, incredulous.
The law also makes exceptions for people who are the direct subject of police interaction. They can film as long as they are not being arrested or searched. Someone who is in a car stopped by police or is being questioned can also film the encounter.Rumblings two years ago about anti-police groups who deliberately approach officers while filming inspired draft legislation. There was a risk of an officer being injured or a suspect escaping or ditching evidence, Kavanagh said.
Bell said it's unlikely that other states might follow suit to limit police recording directly given questions about constitutionality.Media groups including The Associated Press said the measure raises serious constitutional issues. They signed onto a letter from the National Press Photographers Association, or NPPA, in opposition to the bill.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
In era of transparency, Arizona law limits filming policeArizona’s governor has signed a law that restricts how the public can video police at a time when there’s growing pressure around the country for greater law enforcement transparency.
Les mer »
In era of calls for more transparency, Arizona law limits filming policeArizona’s governor has signed a law that restricts how the public can video police. Opponents say the law is unconstitutional and simply cannot be applied in real-world scenarios.
Les mer »
In era of transparency, Arizona law limits filming policeArizona's governor has signed a law that restricts how the public can video police at a time when there's growing pressure around the country for greater law enforcement transparency.
Les mer »
In era of transparency, Arizona law limits filming policeArizona's governor has signed a law that restricts how the public can video police at a time when there’s growing pressure across the U.S. for greater law enforcement transparency.
Les mer »
In era of transparency, Arizona law limits filming policeArizona’s governor has signed a law that restricts how the public can video police at a time when there’s growing pressure across the U.S. for greater law enforcement transparency.
Les mer »
In era of transparency, Arizona law limits filming policeArizona’s governor has signed a law that restricts how the public can video police at a time when there’s growing pressure around the country for greater law enforcement transparency
Les mer »