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Fourth, it’s often not safe to record the police yourself even if it is legal in your jurisdiction. If it seems like it isn’t safe, try to make a mental note of who is around, whether there are cameras, where you are, and the lighting and weather conditions.

If you can see the cop’s name, badge number, and vehicle number, great. Asking for it during the interaction may be unsafe. You may want to ask a bystander to call a family member or lawyer for you. Use your own judgment. /6