http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ccrb/downloads/pdf/20170628_recordinginterference_release.pdf
“Today, the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), the nation’s largest independent police oversight entity, released a new report revealing insights into officer interference with civilian recordings of police interactions. The report, ―Worth a Thousand Words: Examining Officer Interference with Civilian Recordings of Police,‖ reviews complaints filed against members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), and is among the first analyses in the country of this type of misconduct.”
“This report underscores a need for members of the public to be aware of their First Amendment right to record police activity, which is only limited by a specific set of conditions. At the same time, analysis of police interference highlights the need for clearer guidance for NYPD officers on how they respond to civilian recordings of interactions so that police respect civilians’ First Amendment liberties while ensuring the safety of the officers and civilians involved in an interaction.”