Law Enforcement Should Be Allowed By Civilians Since It Is...

Thesis: Videotaping of Law enforcement should be allowed by civilians since it is a constitutional right of the people. Police can be videotaped while working in the public as long as specific conditions are met. Implementing new video technology both on the officer directly and in law enforcement departments, will help to reduce tax payer money for wrongful prosecution and ensure civilian and law enforcements safety. Videotaping is, indeed, specified and protected by the first amendment to our constitution. Law enforcers and their administrative counterparts across the country have proclaimed for years, that citizens do not have the right to videotape officers while they conduct official police business. According to our constitution,†¦show more content†¦Videotaping is, indeed, stated and protected by the first amendment to our constitution. Public debate regarding this issue is, at the very least, a succinct directive established by the legal assembly and founding fathers by the statutory declarations of our country. With the evolution in electronics and video capabilities of civilians, many have turned into unofficial members of the media who wish to exercise and preserve their first amendment freedoms. Entering into any field of law enforcement in this day and age requires a much more advanced understanding of our legal system and constitutional privileges. With such an enormous amount of recent scrutiny on law enforcement personnel due to the vast amount of negative publicity that has begun to surface through the media, becoming a probation officer seems to have inherited a similar meaning to that of any type of law enforcement representative. Being an advocate for the innocent victims of often times, violent crimes, holds some level of reward. It also forces new and established officers of the courts to maintain professionalism and lawful duties. A career in probationary duties is a great substitute to serving as a sworn officer; still, it is n ot for everyone. Civilian or non-sworn positions flourish in most probation and parole agencies these days, especially with the higher demand for space needed in prisons and jails and an increase in statistical criminal activity. Most people