Thomas Hawk writes:
"Having been the subject of unwarranted police background checks and being detained when shooting in the streets of Oakland myself, I was dismayed to read about this guy, Ben Hider, who was detained by police for two hours, searched, forced to empty his pockets and frisked. His crime? Taking photos of the flags out in front of the courthouse. Although he was issued an apology this is just unacceptable behavior on the part of the police. Photography is not a crime."
Read article at ABC News
The article says, "…that’s why today a memo was issued offering very clear specifics on what to do with people taking pictures in public places…"
Uh, how about nothing? Photography in public places is legal in the US.
Further reading
- Attorney and photographer Bert P. Krages‘ downloadable flyer, The Photographer’s Right.
- photopermit.org
Via Boing Boing