Traffic Stop App

[NSXtech]

Is anyone aware of an app, specifically Android, but iOS users may be interested, that allows 1 click recording of a traffic stop? Automatic upload to DropBox or the like would be great.
Officers largely have dash cams recording traffic stops from their car. It would be handy to have one's phone sitting on the dash recording the driver and officer to prove or disprove citizen or official accusations.
I see several apps for recording travel. I'm looking for something that I can single tap an icon and place the phone on the dash bezel with the camera facing me as I'm pulling over or approaching a checkpoint. Kind of a CCW Eyewitness.

 

[SMSgt]

Don't get stopped... Problem solved.

 

[NSXtech]

I reserve the right to document my side of the stop if need arises. Not too much to ask in my opinion.

 

[ken158]

Sounds like you are expecting a problem... obey the laws and don't take an attitude if stopped.

 

[Protected One]

Not aware of any app for that purpose, but then, I'm not a big "app" person to begin with.

If you find something be sure to share what it is.

 

[gdnagle]

Or I see they sell those dash cameras that people use to document their travels in cars, motorcycles etc. I bought a contor for uses when the family go on their zip line trips etc. but you can get the sucker cups for the windshields.

 

[Bill_inBouse]

Not on my android. takes at least 3 button pushes.

 

[Erich]

After reading WSJ articles on this sort of app a few years back, I have Bambuser installed for this purpose. However, I haven't figured out whether it's one-clickable (while it was the first app I sought out when I got a smartphone a few years back, I find that I just don't care all that much). What I like about Bambuser is that you can set it to keep recording/uploading even when it's supposedly turned off.

You might look into it.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Nobody wants to be fumbling about with something while an officer is approaching during a traffic stop . . .

 

[bmb96mus]

U can always turn on video recorder and set it down next to u. It won't get any video but will pick up the sound

 

[Muss Muggins]

U can always turn on video recorder and set it down next to u. It won't get any video but will pick up the sound

Just make sure you practice your answer to "Whatcha' got goin' on there?"

 

[bmb96mus]

It's not against the law

 

[Muss Muggins]

It's not against the law

You might want to do a little research. Recording a third party without consent is illegal in several jurisdictions. Don't know about yours . . .

 

[bmb96mus]

My bad then

 

[bmb96mus]

Fyi I personally would never do this but I just recommended something the OP asked for

 

[Muss Muggins]

Fyi I personally would never do this but I just recommended something the OP asked for

I'm not making any kind of judgment about it either. I'm just pointing out that there may be more to it than originally considered.

 

[Jiman]

You might want to do a little research. Recording a third party without consent is illegal in several jurisdictions. Don't know about yours . . .

In most states filming police or other govt officials in a public place with/without their consent is perfectly legal, as long as the filming doesn't hinder the officers performance of duties.

With that said, I as a LEO I'm not against what the OP is suggesting but I'm suspicious of the intent.

 

[Old cop]

I was stopped by a state trooper in an unmarked car last week. Kept my hands on the wheel & was polite and cooperative the whole time. No problem for either of us so I don't see the need for this, but don't have a problem w/it.

 

[Muss Muggins]

In most states filming police or other govt officials in a public place with/without their consent is perfectly legal, as long as the filming doesn't hinder the officers performance of duties.

With that said, I as a LEO I'm not against what the OP is suggesting but I'm suspicious of the intent.

The operative word here is "most"

 

[Watchdog]

You might want to do a little research. Recording a third party without consent is illegal in several jurisdictions. Don't know about yours . . .

If it's just the driver and the police officer, where does the third party come in?

 

[Muss Muggins]

If it's just the driver and the police officer, where does the third party come in?

It's a term of art. This isn't law school.

 

[redlevel]

I hope some of you have more regard for the 2nd amendment than you do for the first. :rolleyes:

In case after case, courts have ruled that a police officer performing his/her duties has no expectation of privacy. A Federal Appeals court struck down an Illinois law restricting the filming of officers. The state appealed to the SCOTUS, who refused to hear the case, implying that they agree with the lower court ruling.

I have as much respect for police as anyone, but I know there are rogues out there. I tell my wife and daughter to start their phones recording if they are stopped. It only takes a second, and it is common sense.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I hope some of you have more regard for the 2nd amendment than you do for the first. :rolleyes:

In case after case, courts have ruled that a police officer performing his/her duties has no expectation of privacy. A Federal Appeals court struck down an Illinois law restricting the filming of officers. The state appealed to the SCOTUS, who refused to hear the case, implying that they agree with the lower court ruling.

I have as much respect for police as anyone, but I know there are rogues out there. I tell my wife and daughter to start their phones recording if they are stopped. It only takes a second, and it is common sense.

There are at least a dozen states states where permission to record a conversation must be granted by all parties . . .

 

[Squarebutt]

Here in MA there was a court case over an arrest of a person for videotaping police during an incident on the street. The final ruling was that it was legal to video LEO in the performance of their duties if it didn't interfere. There is also a law to the effect that both parties must be aware that audio is being recorded. They don't have to give permission, they just have to know, whether it's a phone call or face to face.

 

[bmb96mus]

Don't leos record everything during a stop?? (I honestly don't know) if they do I see it only fair that the civilian is "allowed to" also

 

[redlevel]

There are at least a dozen states states where permission to record a conversation must be granted by all parties . . .

Yes, and ten of those twelve states have an "expectation of privacy" provision to their all-party laws that courts have ruled do not apply to police officers in the public performance of their duties.

7 Rules for Recording Police - Reason.com

 

[bmb96mus]

^^^interesting read thanks

 

[SW01SS]

Officers always say "if you aren't doing anything wrong then you shouldn't have anything to worry about", yet many (not all) love to get sensitive, defensive, and in many cases verbally and physically aggressive when it comes to recording their activities. Why should they mind being lawfully video taped or audio recorded? If they're not doing anything wrong then they should have nothing to worry about right?

 

[Muss Muggins]

Yes, and ten of those twelve states have an "expectation of privacy" provision to their all-party laws that courts have ruled do not apply to police officers in the public performance of their duties.

7 Rules for Recording Police - Reason.com

That story is 2 1/2 years old . . .

 

[GerSan69]

Here we go again..... more "us vs. the cops".......:rolleyes: