- Film and document police violence as it acts as evidence and discourages misconduct.
- Multiple people filming from different angles is beneficial.
- Assess the situation and your capacity to handle potential police reactions.
Filming Police Violence
- Remain silent if questioned by police.
- Keep the legal support team’s number with you and know your rights.
- Insulting a police officer is a criminal offense in Germany.
- You can film in public spaces, but audio-taping private conversations is restricted.
- Maintain a distance of about 6 meters from police to avoid 'disturbing' their work.
- Do not film close-ups of officers.
- Publishing videos may lead to legal actions unless carefully considered.
- Police can ask for your ID if they suspect intent to publish the video.
- If asked to leave, you can object unless issued a 'Platzverweis'.
- Demand reasons and documentation for police measures.
- Officers cannot legally force you to delete videos without cause.
- If confiscation of your device is attempted, do not provide your passcode and demand a confiscation notice.
