ACLU New Jersey Launches Concealed Police Recording App – Video
The New Jersey branch of the American Civil Liberties Union has teamed up with app developer OpenWatch to offer a new ‘Police Tape’ app for free, allowing users to secretly record video and/or audio during a police stop.
It’s probably a disturbing thought that this app needs to actually be made, but ACLU-NJ wants to ensure the general population knows their rights when confronted by a police officer. The app is specially designed to conceal itself while running, so that if an officer was to glance at your smartphone, it would appear as if the screen is off and is not currently doing anything. Video recordings can also be uploaded to secure ACLU-NJ servers for further review and to ensure that they’ll never “magically disappear” if it became evidence.
The app is available for free on Android devices, and will be on its way to Apple iOS devices later this summer.
Watch a video on the ACLU-NJ Police Tape app after the break.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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