New York City police officers were warned against using their personal cell phones to record video or take pictures while on duty unless authorized by a supervisor, the New York Daily News is reporting.
"Members of the service are reminded that any video or audio created by any device, including a personal device becomes a record for legal purposes and is therefore subject to applicable evidentiary laws," NYPD administrators said in an order dated Aug. 7 which prohibits cops from taking photos or video and audio recordings "during any encounter."