Man arrested after refusing to give camera to police at crash scene
Found on CNet News on Monday, 12 January 2015
Though Flinchbaugh offered to give him a copy of the video, for reasons that are still unclear, the detective wanted the camera.
When the officer threatened him with arrest, the video shows that Flinchbaugh calmly said: "Then you're going to have to place me under arrest."
When it comes to filming the police in action, the Supreme Court is clear that, as long as you're not obstructing the police in performing their duties, you can film.
You would think that somebody tells the cops on the street what the current laws are.