Milwaukee Police Department looking into policy changes regarding cell phone recordings

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Changes could be coming to the Milwaukee Police Department. The new policy deals with video and officers. When they can be recorded, and the only time they can stop it.

From arrests, to conflicts. In an age of technology, anything can be captured in the moment.

"Everybody has a cell phone, everybody has cameras," says

Many times, police are front and center.

"When you have evidence, you can`t beat the tape," says

Community activist, Tory Lowe, is often the one rolling when police are involved.

"I`ve been told, you can`t record," says Lowe.

There are times, when those situations turn into confrontations.

"They claim they`ll arrest you if you keep recording...a total violation of first amendment rights," says Lowe.

But now, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission is trying to set a standard for the MPD and recordings.

"Every member of the public  has a first amendment right to record the officer while they`re doing their job on the street," says Michael Tobin, Fire and Police Commission.

An officer can only confiscate a cell phone or arrest a person if they are interfering with their job.

"The policy sets a pretty stringent standard for police officers," says Tobin.

"It`s a step in the right direction for the Milwaukee Police Department," says Lowe.

A step Lowe hopes, build trust, where at times it's lacking.

"We can move forward and try to build a peaceful relationship between the people and the police," says Tobin.

This policy could go into effect in September. Officers have been training with how to deal with situations where they're being recorded for a couple of years now.