Name those many states.OP, you do know that many states require the consent of other parties to be video-recorded, right?
A body-worn camera is a whole 'nother kettle of fish than a dash camera or security camera on one's property.
Yeah, thats happened how many times in an officer involved shooting? None, zero, zilch.Prosecutor to the Jury. " Lady's and Gentlemen We will show you how the Defendant even wore a camera during the the murder of this poor man so that he could demonstrate to all how righteous he is in his justification. We will prove how this premeditated execution came about, using the defendants own words and video to.....................
Video only is typically legal (unless you're going to share faces on the internet). But educate yourself on the restrictions for capturing audio recordings, even in public, especially if you are in the conversation and you're in a two-party consent state.No state prohibits video recording of anyone, at any time, when in a public place.
To the OP, how visible is the body cam? If its small enough to be practically invisible then it may serve you well, if its large enough to be seen it might get you into some hot water. Say for example, a group of hoodlums/idiots/drunks are on the street corner harassing pedestrians, verbally but edging towards physically. You walk by hoping to avoid conflict, not making eye contact, but one of the hoodlums/idiots/drunks notices your body camera and gets into their head that your some kind of "snitch" or freak or are recording them. Suddenly you become a target.
Not saying its super likely but possible.
Prosecutor to the Jury. " Lady's and Gentlemen We will show you how the Defendant even wore a camera during the the murder of this poor man so that he could demonstrate to all how righteous he is in his justification. We will prove how this premeditated execution came about, using the defendants own words and video to.....................
I know that.....thats why I responded to your post that said otherwise:Video only is typically legal (unless you're going to share faces on the internet).
Old Dog said: ↑OP, you do know that many states require the consent of other parties to be video-recorded, right?
I have. Whether in a two party state or a one party state, consent is not required when in a public place and no expectation of privacy exists.But educate yourself on the restrictions for capturing audio recordings, even in public, especially if you are in the conversation and you're in a two-party consent state.
Did you come here to make a statement or ask a question?To all those who are having the thought "I would never do that! Or " Can and Will be used against You.
Absolutely! In this day Completely lawful use of a firearm can and Will be used against you even with no body cam present.
My question is why are you so afraid of having your ACTUAL behavior and actions documented? What's lacking in your Training Behavior and Mindset? Why Are you afraid of being Judged on a Factual record?
Maybe you can help me understand. Carrying a weapon makes me libel to attack by Progressive DAs and Media. ???
I'm not "afraid" of it. What I am is aware that no matter how thin you pour a pancake, it still has two sides. IOW, a body cam video of a self-defense shooting is one more variable thrown into an already complex legal situation. I don't like variables in my court cases.....My question is why are you so afraid of having your ACTUAL behavior and actions documented? What's lacking in your Training Behavior and Mindset? Why Are you afraid of being Judged on a Factual record?
Maybe you can help me understand. Carrying a weapon makes me libel to attack by Progressive DAs and Media. ???
My question is why are you so afraid of having your ACTUAL behavior and actions documented?
To all those who are having the thought "I would never do that! Or " Can and Will be used against You.
Absolutely! In this day Completely lawful use of a firearm can and Will be used against you even with no body cam present.
My question is why are you so afraid of having your ACTUAL behavior and actions documented? What's lacking in your Training Behavior and Mindset? Why Are you afraid of being Judged on a Factual record?
Maybe you can help me understand. Carrying a weapon makes me libel to attack by Progressive DAs and Media. ???