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We have seen demonstrations and protests intensify over the past few years. We have seen legislation of what, where and when something can be shared in public places. One state tried to regulate the rights of onlookers and their ability to record police activity, only to be struck down by their courts. We have seen social media posts made by law enforcement officers lead to sanctions and discipline. Are we all on the same page when it comes to knowing the First Amendment?
In this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim Dudley speaks with Chief Jeffrey Scott (ret.) who presented a session on First Amendment auditors to an assembly of police chiefs and command staff at the Georgia Chief’s summer conference. Chief Scott talks about key points to remember and policies that we should think about for our agencies.
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Police 1 FIRST AMENDMENT resources
- Police & press interactions: A legal understanding
- Cop’s career ended by a $25 online donation and ‘words of encouragement’
- Analysis: Playing music not advised while being recorded
- First Amendment associative rights and LE employment
- Should the constitutional cop be fired?
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