Just about everyone has a phone equipped with a camera and the ability to video and audio record. That happened fast. A mere 5 to 10 years ago it was more a novelty and although some people had that capability, not nearly everyone did. (Hand held camcorders were certainly around, but not in your pocket and ready to go at a moment’s notice.) With this drastic change came a major change in the law.

We are so used to seeing video clips on the internet of police officer’s chasing,...