catches arrest on tape
On 2/21/06, Blanchard_Michael@emc.com
interesting that they'd be so concerned over that. It was very civil, and the arresting officers were nothing but kind and courteous to the perp during the arrest.
Is this a case of big brother not wanting to be watched?
yes and no. like the airline security measures which are "sensitive security information" the photography of police might disclose "sensitive law enforcement tactics" (whatever they call it in a given $jurismydicktion). and like the hassles/confiscation you get for photographing critical infrastructure this too is now verboten. the fact that this shields authority from public oversight is simply a bonus, in their eyes. (that would _never_ be the reason to ban such public disclosure, of course; tis a mere side effect of keeping you safe :) welcome to the police state.