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Officer Morris Was Working as an Undercover Narcotics Officer

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Officer Morris was working as an undercover narcotics officer. His team carefully planned a drug buy and obtained a voice transmitter which was taped to Officer Morris's chest. Officer Morris went to the park where he had previously observed drugs being sold. He approached Ned and, using street terms, asked to purchase one ounce of cocaine. Ned replied, "I can give you some now and the rest later." As Officer Morris was getting money out of his pocked Ned pulled out his cell phone and tried to take a picture of Officer Morris. When Officer Morris objected, Ned said, "I just want to be able to identify you when I get my new shipment." Officer Morris immediately alerted his back-up and Ned was arrested. Officer Morris grabbed Ned's phone and looked through his text messages for evidence of who was Ned's supplier. Did Ned have the right to take a picture of Officer Morris?


A) Yes, the Misplaced Reliance Doctrine gives the public the right to take pictures of what police do in public places.
B) Yes, cell phones with cameras are widely used so Officer Morris is assumed to know that Ned has one.
C) No, the public is not allowed to take pictures of officers involved in undercover operations because it will endanger the officer.
D) No, permission is always required before a  member of the public can photograph a police officer.

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