This is a copy of the actual operations order.

Print out and laminate !

For us in London: http://www.met.police.uk/about/photography.htm

For more information about MTA rules, look here: http://www.mta.info/nyct/rules/rules.htm

I was inside the main bus terminal MTA, shooting an art sculpture, and was told by NYPD officer I had to stop and not shoot anymore inside or in the immediate outside area, I understood his reasoning as this was only a year after 911 attacks.

Wow I wasnt expecting to read that. I remember in the UK in the early 2000s they tried to sneak a bill through that would make photography in a public place an offense. Minds you they are well known for being sneaky bastards for dwindling public rights a la riot act.

None of this is new, but it's worth reposting from time to time.

That's all well and good - until some bad tempered cop slaps cuffs on you and tells you that your First Amendment Rights can be terminated at their discretion -

and that for every rule - they can make an exception - or use another statute as their cover.

You might win in the end - but, they still screwed you over - which was their intent in the first place.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Ch … 05086.html

"The officer who handcuffed them is recorded on camera warning members of the media that their First Amendment rights could be terminated."

"Your First Amendment rights can be terminated if you're creating a scene or whatever," the officer said.

When asked how they were creating a scene, the officer said, "Your presence is creating a scene."