Departmental Bulletin 20-09 Use Of Recording Devices By Depatment Members

Question 1

The State of California Penal Code states, in part that, “a first responder, operating under color of authority, who responds to the scene of an accident or crime and captures the photographic image of a deceased person by any means, including, but not limited to, by use of a personal electronic device or a device belonging to their employing agency, for any purpose other than an official law enforcement purpose or a genuine public interest is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding ______ dollars per violation.”

Answer 1

1,000 dollars