NH Man Arrested for Videotaping Police

macinrack writes to mention a story about a New Hampshire man who was arrested for videotaping police on his doorstep, using a fairly standard security camera system. He was officially charged with 'two felony counts of violating state eavesdropping and wiretap law by using an electronic device.' From the article: "The security cameras record sound and audio directly to a videocassette recorder inside the house, and the Gannons posted warnings about the system, Janet Gannon said. On Tuesday night, Michael Gannon brought a videocassette to the police department, and asked to speak with someone in 'public relations,' his wife said and police reported. Gannon wanted to lodge a complaint against Karlis, who had come to the family's house while investigating their sons, Janet Gannon said. She said Karlis showed up late at night, was rude, and refused to leave when they asked him."

Comments

Re:Clarification

[Lord Kano]

The owner probably should have had a sign posted, to avoid all of this legal hassle. Simply stating to the officer that he or she is being videotaped makes for a shaky "who are you going to believe" argument.

According to the available information he DID have a sign posted. And since he was videotaping the encounter, there is no question about who to believe. They tape speaks for itself.

Hopefully he was smart enough to make duplicated before he got busted.

LK

Re:sigh

[buswolley]

I generally think people in power act like they are in power. Cops speed, fail to use turn signals, are rude, and generally pompous hippocrites. However, when I serve them coffee in the morning at work lo and be hold they are human again. They walk out the door of the cafe, and BAM..asshole.