Cops tried to stop him from filming on a sidewalk, things turned bizarre when he cited the law

The cop watching movement has proliferated in the last decade as more and more video evidence of routine police abuse has surfaced online. Several states are making an attempt to fight back with new laws restricting the practice. In Indiana, the state legislature recently passed HEA 1186—a new bill that prevents cop watchers from filming within 25 feet of a police officer. Police have wasted no time in abusing the law to intimidate and repress cop watchers, as newly released footage from a crime scene in South Bend demonstrates. Police Accountability Report investigates the push by states and police departments to crack down on cop watchers and foil attempts to hold the police accountable. Production: Stephen Janis, Taya Graham Post-Production: Stephen Janis, Adam Coley The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and making a small donation: Donate: Sign up for our newsletter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: #copwatchers #firstamendment #policeaccountabilityreport