# 1st Amendment Auditing ## Posts - [Tool Spotlight - Attorney Shield](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/tool-spotlight-attorney-shield/): Attorney Shield App: Immediate Legal Support at Your Fingertips Background and Mission Attorney Shield is a mobile application that connects its members with licensed attorneys in real‑time during encounters with law enforcement. According to the company’s mission statement, America should expect lawful and professional policing and citizens deserve to feel safe during a police interaction[1]. The service aims to reduce negative outcomes by offering on‑demand legal advocacy and guidance when a driver is stopped, a domestic issue arises, or a pedestrian is approached[2]. It is not a law firm and does not replace formal legal representation; rather, it acts as a […] - [FAQ: Can You film in a Post Office?](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/faq-can-you-film-in-a-post-office/): Filming in a U.S. Post Office: Legal Boundaries and Practical Guidance Introduction Can you film in a Post Office? Questions about filming inside a post office often arise in the context of First Amendment audits and citizen journalism. U.S. postal lobbies occupy an unusual space: they are government‑controlled but operate primarily as a place of business. Understanding what is permitted requires looking at federal regulations and internal Postal Service policies. This post explains those rules, clarifies when permission is required, and offers practical tips to avoid conflict when photographing or recording in postal facilities. Federal Regulations Governing Photography Two federal […] - [Spotlight on Venues: Police Stations vs. Libraries](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/spotlight-on-venues-police-stations-vs-libraries/): Public Access & Entry Rules: Police stations and public libraries differ in what areas are open to the public and how those spaces are managed. Police precincts often have a publicly accessible lobby for walk-up services, but most inner offices and detention areas are strictly off-limits. Signage or department policy may forbid photography in these “Department facilities,” leading officers to tell people to stop filming or even arrest them for trespass[1][2]. For example, the NYPD Patrol Guide explicitly bans recording police activity inside precincts, and calls officers to enforce it—even in publicly accessible lobbies[1]. By contrast, libraries are generally fully […] - [When Cameras Are Banned Anyway: Courtrooms & Supreme Court](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/when-cameras-are-banned-anyway-courtrooms-supreme-court/): Cameras are Forbidden in Courts The U.S. Supreme Court famously forbids any TV cameras or photography in oral argument, even though its hearings are technically “open” to the public. In practice, only a few lucky people get seats in the courtroom, and the rest of us must wait days (or longer) for transcripts or audio. That secrecy stands in stark contrast to most other courts. Indeed, “every state supreme court allows cameras, and so do the highest courts in Canada, the UK and Australia.” Why does the Supreme Court cling to such a rigid ban, and are the usual excuses […] ## Pages - [Sitemap](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/sitemap/) - [FOIA Quick Guide for First Amendment Auditors](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/foia-quick-guide-for-first-amendment-auditors/): A one-page field reference (federal FOIA; state/local = state records laws). Not legal advice. FOIA at a glance What to request Six-step process Request template (paste-ready) Subject: FOIA Request – [Topic/Date Range/Office] To the FOIA Office of [Agency/Component], This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552.Please provide the following records: Format: Provide records in native electronic format with metadata (e.g., CSV, PST, MP4), delivered by email or secure link. Fees: I request news media fee status. Please apply a public interest fee waiver. Do not incur fees over $25 without approval. Expedite: Requested because […] - [Privacy in Public Spaces](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/privacy/privacy-in-public-spaces/): How to Preserve Your Privacy in Public Spaces In today’s society, nearly every move we make in public can be monitored or recorded. From street corner cameras and store surveillance to the smartphone in your pocket, it’s easy to feel like you’re under constant watch. In fact, one report suggests an American could be filmed on camera more than 75 times each day[1]. Beyond cameras, modern digital tracking means your phone and other devices may broadcast your whereabouts or activities frequently – one analysis found a typical smartphone shares its location with apps around 30 times per day[2]. With surveillance […] - [Privacy](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/privacy/): Guides on how to maintain your privacy in public - [Legal](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/legal/) - [Police](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/guides/police/) - [NYPD accountability](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/nypd-accountability/): https://www.50-a.org - [Resources](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/resources/): Salary Tables Salary Tables for Public Sector Emploees Family Support special exhibitions. - [State Salary Lookup Table](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/state-salary-lookup-table/) - [Long Island Audit](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/auditors/long-island-audit/): Long Island Audit: A Pioneer for Transparency and Accountability Sean Paul Reyes, known across various social media platforms as Long Island Audit, has emerged as a prominent and pioneering figure in the First Amendment auditing movement and independent journalism. Through his dedicated work, Reyes has cultivated a significant platform with hundreds of thousands of followers, aiming to expose tyranny and corruption, promote transparency and accountability within government, and educate both public servants and the citizenry on their constitutional rights. The Genesis of an Auditor Reyes began his auditing journey approximately four years ago, inspired by videos he had seen, but […] - [1st Amendment Auditors](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/auditors/): This page will showcase 1st Amendment Auditors of note, and profile their careers. As this will be a lengthy process, they may add slowly. If you want to submit a creator for our consideration, add them below! - [1st Amendment Auditing Guides](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/guides/): These guides are not legal advice or from a legal professional!! They have been compiled based on personal experience, consulting lawyers, judges and law enforcement in a completly opinion only form, and have had claims validated with references with possible with AI assistance in validating claims. Those claims were checked again for validity to the maximum extent possible. Please contact us with any errors, omissions or suggestions. We are doing the best we can. Check out the guides we have compiled for 1st Amendment Auditors, those curious about the hobby, or anyone wanting to learn more - [Blog](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/blog/) - [Our Mission](https://1stamendmentauditing.com/our-mission/): Empowering Your Rights Our Commitment Our MISSION & Commitment Understanding and Advocating for Your First Amendment Rights Advance transparency and civil liberties by teaching the right to record, reducing conflict between citizens and public employees, and promoting policies that hold up in real life and in court. 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