ACLU Android/iphone app to record police encounters.

[type911]

ACLU-NJ Launches Smartphone App That Lets Users Secretly Record Police Stops « CBS New York

The ACLU in New Jersey has developed a phone app to record police stops and send the recordings to their server.
There's also info on one's rights when dealing with the police included....


"officer, if you are not doing anything wrong then you don't mind if I record this encounter."

Wonder how long before these apps are Country wide.

 

[ON D BIT]

How is this different from simple video with permission? One does not need an app to take or send vids.:rollseyes

 

[type911]

How is this different from simple video with permission? One does not need an app to take or send vids.:rollseyes

Because this goes directly to their servers where it can be reviewed by lawyers for civil rights violations......Did you read the article?

Vid and audio can't easily be deleted either......

 

[DaleM]

Police need video jammers now!

 

[oooooh snap]

only a matter of time until:
a) somebody records a stop and it pisses a cop off enough to have him beat/taze/harass somebody.
b) somebody records a stop and winds up getting arrested and having his computers confiscated.

 

[chrisheltra]

"officer, if you are not doing anything wrong then you don't mind if I record this encounter."

What if they dont want you to record it and they do end up doing something wrong?

I actually think this is a good idea. Everyone needs to be held accountable.

 

[Stanley]

Does it record to your phone too or does the only copy go to the ACLU?

 

[Outlaw99]

as an officer, i would not have 1 issue at all.

 

[SweetSVT99]

I wonder who the first City/State will be to attempt banning this type of App.

 

[blinelaxd27]

keep in mind that if you are using this app... your chances of just getting a warning are probably pretty slim.

 

[FoxFour]

keep in mind that if you are using this app... your chances of just getting a warning are probably pretty slim.

Just don't get caught using it. Simple enough.

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[chrisheltra]

Most record you during a traffic stop without your consent why cant we do the same to them?

This app isnt targeted at your average traffic stop though.

 

[03Sssnake]

Most record you during a traffic stop without your consent why cant we do the same to them?

This app isnt targeted at your average traffic stop though.

bingo...

 

[NEp8ntballer]

Most record you during a traffic stop without your consent why cant we do the same to them?

This app isnt targeted at your average traffic stop though.

differing state laws. Some states require two party consent or at least notification. Know your laws so you don't get charged with 'wiretapping' or 'illegally recording'

 

[blwn306]

With all the twisted cops here in town it's a great app! In small decals put on your car you may be recorded for the safety and quality assurance of civil servant and civilian lol

 

[CobraBob]

It will only be good IF the entire stop is recorded, leaving NO gaps. For example, if the person stopped gets tough with the cop or even threatens him, and THEN starts the app up, the file sent to the ACLU server will be incomplete and swayed heavily (potentially) against the cop until the cop's video is matched against the accused person's video. This is going to potentially cause a lot of unnecessary time wasted as people partially video a police encounter after which the police department will have to defend itself. Where does all of this stop? I mean the nonsense end of it. I would bet it is more the people who DO get into trouble routinely that will love to use this app. Maybe those who want to claim police profiling or harassment.

As someone said above, if you don't do anything that gets the attention of law enforcement to begin with, then you should have nothing to worry about. People who DO draw law enforcement attention will be the first ones to whine and cry "police harassment/police brutality" and claim their liberties were breached. JMO.

 

[99cobrablack]

Could have used this when my wife got arrested for disorderly conduct for standing at the back door of a bar when a confrontation started with the bouncer and other people.