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There aren’t many legal restrictions on what you can photograph from a public place that’s already in public view. If you’re harassed, it’s almost certainly a law enforcement official, public or private, acting way beyond his authority. - Bruce Schneier, Security Tech Specialist
Shawn,
Just wanted to let you know that yesterday later in the afternoon I attempted to take a few more photos on the train platform at Union Station and was told I was not allowed to do this by a Metrolink guy.
We walked down to the sheriff deputies and talked to them and they didn’t seem to know 100% the exact rule but the metrolink guy was telling them it was not allowed so they basically said that I could be arrested for trespassing if I took a photo on the platform.
I told them all about the Photographer’s Rights Rally that occured earlier in the afternoon but they still maintained it was not allowed.
Not in the mood to get detained I took down the name of the Metrolink employee and went on taking pictures elsewhere.
So what exactly is the “rule” in regards to photography on the train platforms? I don’t think it is “illegal” but is the company allowed to ask you to leave?
thanks,
evan mcquaid bedford