Thread by @rcfp, News coverage of protests like the one in Minneapolis is essential to [...]

News coverage of protests like the one in Minneapolis is essential to informing the public & understanding the concerns of our communities.

But, protests remain one of the the most dangerous places in the U.S. for a journalist (via @uspresstracker).

Thread of @rcfp resources:

. @rcfp has a tip sheet that describes ways journalists can protect themselves while covering protests.

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. @rcfp's guide on Police, Protesters and the Press covers journalists' rights to:

- gather news generally
- record (video or audio footage, photographs, etc.)
- to protect equipment and materials from unnecessary search and seizure

and more: https://bit.ly/3cdEy3F

Police, Protesters and the Press | Legal Guide | RCFP

This guide helps journalists understand their rights at protests and avoid arrest when reporting on these events by summarizing the legal landscape.

https://bit.ly/3cdEy3F

. @rcfp also keeps a map of the current status of state legislation and police department policies regarding public access to police body-worn cameras (bodycams or BWCs) around the U.S. under public records laws. https://www.rcfp.org/resources/bodycams/

Police Body-Worn Camera Footage Access Map - RCFP

An up-to-date map of current state legislation status and police department policies regarding police worn body camera footage.

https://www.rcfp.org/resources/bodycams/

ANY journalist with additional questions or in need of assistance finding a lawyer should contact the Reporters Committee’s free hotline: http://rcfp.org/hotline

Reporters Commitee Legal Defense and FOIA Hotline

RCFP's Legal Defense and FOIA Hotline is available seven days a week to journalists and media lawyers who need legal help or have questions.

http://rcfp.org/hotline

You can follow @rcfp.

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