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& #39;s guide on Police, Protesters and the Press covers journalists& #39; rights to:

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

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. @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/">https://www.rcfp.org/resources...

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 ">https://rcfp.org/hotline&q...