Maryland Judge finds that it is legal to record police in public
Why isn't the cop getting sued or under any investigation?  As far as I can see, he was plain clothed, in an unmarked car, no walkie talkie, no gear, a gun, and did not identify himself until after the third yell of "get off the bike".I am not even sure that an off duty officer should be able to make a traffic stop.  That creates a situation where people are expectant of it, which gives much more leverage to criminals who want to pretend to be police.Now anyone can pull someone over and say they are a cop and most are going to take their word for it?  This could prove to be the most calm and non violent form of car jacking I have heard of...1) Approach person at a stoplight while out of breath
2) Ma'am, I need your car for official police business, get out, leave your belongings and the keys as they are.  Contact the XXPD in 4 hours to retrieve your car.
3) Oh... Yes sir, thank you!A great yet small win for possibly getting a chance to re-visit the original wire tapping laws that are being abused.  However, there are other more superficial issues that are related directly to law enforcement that are seemingly going overlooked.I can understand, as the guy is probably relieved to know he is not going to jail for 7 years, but hope that over time he will at least smell the cash he could possibly make; or more ideally, do it for the sake of doing the right thing for society.