Updated 04/13/2009 03:31 PM
NYPD Issues Reminder That Photos Are OK
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The New York City Police Department says it's okay to take pictures of your favorite city landmarks.
The NYPD has issued an order reminding officers that photography and videotaping in public areas is legal.
The order says although the city is a terrorist target, it's also a major tourist destination and that virtually all photography has no link to terrorism.
The order also says officers cannot demand to see someone's pictures or order them to erase the photos.
According to an NYPD spokesperson, there was not a particular incident that prompted the operations order. Instead, the spokesperson says the department just wanted to remind officers of the policy.