Point of Law: First Amendment Audits and The Law - POLICE Magazine
WEBJun 15, 2022 · A First Amendment audit is a form of activism where an individual seeks to exercise their First Amendment rights. The audits can take place in public spaces such as streets, libraries, post offices, beaches, town halls, police and …
Controversial "First Amendment Auditors" Test the Right to Film …
WEBAug 2, 2023 · But a growing movement of self-described “First Amendment Auditors”—individuals who specifically film on public property and police stations to test the rights to film in a public space—has forced some police departments to review how to respond to First Amendment audits.
Audit the Audit - YouTube
WEBJoin us as we explore the laws, regulations, and violations showcased in first amendment audits, police interactions, and legislation.
'First Amendment Auditor' Sues NYPD Over Right To Record in Police Stations
WEBJul 24, 2023 · SeanPaul Reyes has been arrested and threatened by NYPD for filming in public places, including inside police precincts. He says that's a violation of his First Amendment rights.
First Amendment ‘audit’ leads to suspension of Conn. officer
WEBApr 8, 2023 · There are numerous examples online of these individuals walking into city halls, libraries and police stations, flexing their freedom of the press rights. They are sometimes told to stop recording, threatened with arrest and told to produce identification.
First Amendment Audits 101: Policing the Police - Healing Law
WEBNov 5, 2020 · So what is a first amendment audit? Simply put, an individual ‘armed’ with a camera will simply walk into a public space, and start recording. That public space may be: A police station; Sheriffs office; Post office; DMV; A sidewalk; The entrance of a military base; or other government facility or publicly owned space. That’s it!
How 1st Amendment auditors are changing policing, helped by …
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Cop-watchers and auditors say they’re waking up an over-policed nation to its plight. They're also facing some backlash.
Citizen Video Audits: Know Their Rights...And Yours
WEBOct 9, 2019 · Not wanting to appear hostile to the First Amendment, even some police agencies are now instructing their officers to allow filming inside police station lobbies.
How police should respond to 'First Amendment' audits
WEBMay 2, 2018 · Police contacts with “First Amendment” auditors. Persons conducting “First Amendment” audits appear to follow pre-determined responses when contacted by law enforcement. They are also inclined to make insulting comments that are intended to provoke a response from the officer(s).
Point of Law: Responding to First Amendment Audits - POLICE Magazine
WEBJul 6, 2022 · As we discussed last month, “First Amendment Auditors” have been challenging police and gaining media exposure by filming the inside of various public spaces and officers performing their duties on the street. As a result of this new phenomenon, many agencies are evaluating how to respond to these so-called “auditors.”
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