[apillar]

You would think that these cops would eventually learn that they lost that battle long ago and with the ease of recording and instantaneous posting to the Internet, (which will only get easier with products like Google Glass), that they really should assume they are being recorded at all times and therefore not make such asinine statements.

[Hardastarboard]

As public servants and public employees, everything an officer does in his official duties is a matter of public record. When that record is a written record that the officer creates, they have control of the story and how it’s told. When it’s on video, the story unfolds (more or less) as it actually occurs, so they can’t spin it in their favor if they do something that puts them in a bad light.

[luvbach1]

Cops don’t mind being photographed for the show “Cops” and similar documentaries.The obvious reason is that they have “creative control” over what segments will air, and they’re usually on their good behavior while on camera. Any misconduct will hit the cutting room floor, to borrow a phrase from the movies.