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Is it Legal to Film Police in Tampa, Florida? - Brancato Law Firm, P.A.
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Can you legally record the police in Tampa? Yes—but a new Florida law that went into effect on January 1, 2025, now makes it easier to get arrested for doing so. If you film law enforcement or emergency responders and don’t follow the new rules, you could face criminal charges—even if you’re standing on public property. At The Brancato Law Firm, P.A., we defend people across Tampa and Hillsborough County who are charged with crimes like resisting arrest, obstruction, and now violations of Florida Statute 843.31. If you’ve been arrested for filming or standing too close to police, we can help. Table of Contents What the New Law Says Under Section 843.31, Florida Statutes, it’s now a second-degree misdemeanor to stay within 25 feet of a police officer, firefighter, or EMT after being told to back away. If you’re recording and don’t move after a verbal warning, and police say you intended to interfere, threaten, or harass, you could be arrested. Penalties...
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