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Unless being formally questioned in a place of Law and Justice, it is NOT illegal to record an official as long as they are notified and have given the consent to be recorded/documented. However, in most cases you must provide credible evidence as to why you are recording.

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Q: Is it legal to audio and video record police in a public area in the US?
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