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Consider a salesman knocking at your door—would it be socially acceptable for him to cover or manipulate your security camera? Certainly not. Thus, if a police officer behaves in a manner that would not be deemed socially acceptable—such as tampering with or destroying a security camera—this could indeed constitute a violation of your rights under both the Fourth Amendment and as a potential criminal trespass.
Steps to Protect Your Privacy and Security
If faced with a situation where an