QUESTION
Is it illegal to film a police officer in NC?
Asked on Apr 19th, 2013 on Litigation - North Carolina
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I was recently stopped by a cop (to this day I still don't know why he pulled me over). I was not speeding or breaking any traffic laws. I pulled out my cell phone and stated I am recording this encounter. He then became hostile but I stood my ground against him and he eventually left me alone. He kept saying it was illegal to film police. I wanted to know, in the state of N.C., is it illegal to film police? If so, do I have to tell them or have consent from myself and the officer or can I just turn it on and go nuts? Also, if I can record, where can I record?
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It is not illegal to film police. they often resent it.it is not wise to fight a police officer. If you
think he has misbehaved then the chief should hear from you or your lawyer later/ if there is an internal affairs dept in the police dept then talk to internal affairs.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 1:35 PM