ACLU, Justice Committee, and WITNESS for recording safely and effectively.Be safe- Assess your surroundings.
Leave a situation if you feel endangered.- Stay at least six feet away from a police encounter.- Film or photograph from further away if necessary; key evidence can be recorded from windows or fire escapes.
If filming feels hazardous, watch as a witness and take notes.- There’s still a pandemic. Practice social distancing.- Leave home only for essentials trips; don’t go seeking out injustice right now.Know your rights- The First Amendment guarantees the right to photograph and film the police in any public space.