To preserve evidence
Yes, always.
Yes, it is. It's standard practice in many agencies.
Ticker tape was used for telegraphs. The ticker tape would record the information which would then be transmitted through telegraph to the requested parties.
yes it is illegal to record any phone call unless the police taps your phone. why would you want to record a phone call anyways? if you feel like your endangered call the cops and they can tap your phone for you.
Usually the tape says "Police line, do not cross".
Turn the tape over.
Duct tape
Police use a variety of tapes to cordon off crime scenes. The tape might be a cautionary yellow color or any number of colors, including red and white tape. The tape means that no one can enter that is not part of the police force.
The caution tape used by police officers is yellow so that it stands out and is noticeable by the general public. Usually when caution tape is up it is because it is a crime scene.
put it in a vidio tape recorder and press record
record
Tape record WHAT? Other people's conversations (without them knowing it or giving permission)? No, it is not - it's an invasion of privacy.