You Can Now Film in NYPD Precincts, Thanks to YouTuber's Lawsuit

Re:You Can Now Film in NYPD Precincts, Thanks to YouTuber's ... by AnimalMuppet on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @11:39AM (#38192900)

My position is that it is good that everyone going into the precinct should be publicly noticed. Nobody goes in through "a back door". Nobody goes into police custody without the public knowing. Yes, this gets embarrassing. But it keeps people from silently "disappearing". If they're in police custody, everybody knows (or can find out).

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Re:You Can Now Film in NYPD Precincts, Thanks to YouTuber's ... by SketchySeaBeast on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @11:48AM (#38193077)

Which is fine if you're being arrested, not great if you're trying to report domestic violence.

I get it, it's better like this, but it could have secondary side effects for some people.

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Re:You Can Now Film in NYPD Precincts, Thanks to YouTuber's ... by Kye on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @12:05PM (#38193382)

Every law is a balance with some compromises toward or against personal and public good. Some of that balance should include alternate channels for reporting things with hazards like this.

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Re:You Can Now Film in NYPD Precincts, Thanks to YouTuber's ... by KennyBlanken on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @12:04PM (#38193359)

Trying to report any crime where the victim fears repercussions. Organized crime, crime by an employer, etc.

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