[Ouderkirk]

I do find it questionable, for the reason that cameras tend to escalate things.

I’m not saying that is should be illegal. My post does not say that I agree with the Rep, in fact I find the idea of criminalizing filming to be a bad idea.

[DesertRhino]

A camera does not escalate things. The photographer knows they are recording their own behavior. At most they ask pointed questions. The only escalation I’ve seen is when a cop is angered by a camera and loses his composure,,,,, which is -exactly- what needs to be documented.

[Ken H]

I do find it questionable, for the reason that cameras tend to escalate things.

IOW, you find the use of cameras questionable because police officers don't like them.

[mtrott]

How does a camera “escalate things”? Does it play a Jedi mind trick on people somehow, and force them to do womthing they otherwise would not?

[Windflier]

I do find it questionable, for the reason that cameras tend to escalate things.

A simple video recording will only escalate tensions in a situation, if those depicted in it have broken the law, or have betrayed the faith of those watching.

Film keeps everyone honest.