Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Iowa
I witnessed a police incident the other day that I felt needed to be recorded. An officer was using profanity and screaming at some kids. When the officer saw that I was recording he stomped over to me and told me I didnt have permission to film him and if I didnt turn it off I would go to jail.
Is that true?
Is it legal for me to record police officers without their consent in Iowa?
Asked on 5/15/14, 11:09 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
If what's happening is in public, you can record (I assume with a camera phone), but you have to be ready for what comes next. You might be charged with something or other for interfering in a police affair, and you'll have to go to court and get a lawyer and try and talk your way out of it.
Answered on 5/28/14, 6:07 am
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