Lee advises that witnesses can legally film police in a public space, even if they are told not to. “The only point where it isn't legal is if filming is hindering an arrest. Our advice is to always film from a distance.
They are filming you, which, in a public place they are legally entitled to do. If you politely ask the person to stop recording and they refuse, you have no power to stop them from doing so. The NSWPF media policy also states that police do not have the power to stop a person filming from a public place.
Giving your name and address
The police do not have the right to demand your name or address without a reason. Generally, a police officer can only ask you to give your name and address if they believe you: have committed an offence.
The NSW Police Media Policy acknowledges that members of the public “have the right to take photographs of or film police officers, and incidents involving police officers, which are observable from a public space, or from a privately owned place with the consent of the owner/occupier”.
If the police suspect your mobile phone holds evidence to a crime, they can apply to a magistrate for an order pursuant to section 3LA of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth). The order will stipulate that you must disclose the mobile phones password. Any failure to comply with the order will have consequences.
What is the Penalty If I Refuse to Give Police My Password? It is an offence for a person subject to a digital evidence access order to refuse or fail to provide their phone or computer password, without a reasonable excuse, or to provide false or misleading information, whilst purporting to comply with the order.
You should pull over when directed if an unmarked police car is displaying flashing lights. If you have been pulled over by an unmarked police car and you are unsure whether the person is a genuine police officer you should remain in your car with your car doors locked.
Can You Film Police in Victoria? A police officer cannot detain you for filming an officer on duty, provided the filming occurred in a public place.
The NSW Police media policy says “members of the public have the right to take photographs or film police officers which are observable from a public space or from a privately owned place with the consent of the owner or occupier…”
Employees must not discuss or disclose NSW Police Force information that is not publicly available, whether confidential or not. If employees comment on police related issues in a private capacity on social media sites, they must avoid any reference to their employment by the NSW Police Force.
The penalty for not giving your ID to police is a fine of $220. This contained in section 12 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW). The same penalty applies if you provide police with a false name or address.
Essentially, police vehicle searches are only lawful when the police have a valid search warrant, the driver's consent, or when there are reasonable grounds to suspect that there is evidence of criminal activity in the vehicle.
No. If the police believe you have information about a crime, they may ask you to attend and participate in a police interview; but you do not have to attend.
It is illegal to record someone without consent in New South Wales unless one of the lawful exceptions to this apply under the Surveillance Devices Act. You can secretly record a private conversation if the secret recording is 'reasonably necessary' to protect your 'lawful interests'.
There is currently no law in Australia that prohibits you from filming in a public place without asking for permission. This extends to recording buildings, sites, and even people – but not artistic works. This means that you should be careful not to film something that has copyright protection.
Under s 8 of the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW), the use of visual recording devices such as video cameras is only prohibited where trespass on private premises is involved.
What Can Police Search? There are a few circumstances in which a NSW police officer may stop and search a person without a warrant, and then seize any items including a mobile phone.
There is no law prohibiting taking pictures in public places, such as streets, parks or beaches, even if those photos include the people being there. This sounds a bit tricky considering privacy acts, but, as a matter of fact, there is no law protecting people from being photographed while in a public place.
DON'T need to ask for permission if you're taking photographs in a public place. DO carry your professional business cards, it's the easiest way to ask for permission. DON'T take it personal if someone says they don't want their photo taken by you. DO invest on a zoom/telephoto lens.
Face, head, neck and hand tattoos are not permitted unless they are small/discreet in size/colour/location and can be appropriately covered while on duty.
Are Australian police allowed to be armed off duty? No, unless they possess a private license. In NSW, Victoria and Queensland's serving members can't even wear their uniforms to and from work let alone carry an issue firearm.
The statement, which even many Australians will know off by heart, essentially reads as follows: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you."
Yes if you paint it, but you must notify VicRoads so that your vehicle details match your registration data. No inspection is required and you can simply call VicRoads on 13 11 71 to advise them.
UAE also has the world's most expensive police car: the AUS$4.4m/US$3.4m Lykan HyperSport. The USA has the third-fastest car in the world, the Z06 Corvette (228mph/367kmh). The fastest police car in Australia is the Holden Ute Dog Handler (155mph/249kmh).