>>Yes, as with any group, there are corrupt members here and there. But in defense of the police: They are a needed part of society and by the nature of their job, they deal with crimminals most of the time. It stands to reason that many would become jaded after continuously dealing with that sort of people. Some of them will crack and take action that they should not. That said, the police probably do not have the right to demand that taking pictures or video of an event be forbidden.
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>Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Well, the public. Anyone can take a video nowadays.
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>If this law passes, it will truly bring on a police state.

Too late. In at least three states, it is now illegal to record any on-duty police officer. But you know what? If I see a cop going Rodney-King on someone I'll be the first one to break the law and start taking a video....furthermore I'll run away to protect myself & my video too.