Please be safe if you are attending protests. But also, let’s hold these cops to justice.
How to film and record police misconduct legally and ethically.
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All points here are pulled from the Teen Vogue article I RT’d earlier, as well as the ACLU, EFF, and WITNESS human rights organizations. This is just another format for info that might be more accessible to the bit of platform I have. I will link those resources at the end.


Filming can put you and the victims of brutality in danger if done incorrectly. There are other ways to bear witness, if that will not put your life in danger.
Stay updated about risks online. There are reports of rooftop cops and ICE involvement. Be careful.


From the ACLU on filming at a protest:




+ Audibly state that you are recording when you are filming. This should cover the eleven states that require all-party consent. Generally, it is permitted to record if all parties are aware it is being recorded. If they keep going, that’s on them.


Lock your phone with at least a six-digit passcode. Courts have mostly ruled that you do not need to give up a PASSCODE, but they’ve ruled both ways for biometric data (Touch ID, Face ID, pattern lock). Passcode is safest.


Set your phone to automatically backup to a cloud service. Even if they break/take your phone, you’ll still have a backup to work with. While law enforcement can still request data, Google, Apple, and Dropbox require a proper warrant and will inform the user.









To hold someone accountable, lawyers need to be able to prove WHAT crime took place, WHO committed the crime, and HOW it was committed. Keep these in mind when filming, and make what could become potential evidence very clear.


If you are livestreaming, remember that livestreaming can expose location details, identities, protestor tactics, and other sensitive information much easier than regular recorded video. Be mindful of that as you record.





(Obviously, safety still first. If you need to run away, RUN.)






































I have donated to funds and spread resources to my own circles, but my small platform here has always prioritized correct and usable info, first and foremost. That is what I hope this thread provides.
Please stay safe, everyone. I believe in the power of the people.
Please stay safe, everyone. I believe in the power of the people.