“First Amendment Auditors: Lawful Response and Officer Readiness”
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Time: Two Separate Classes from 8 am-12 pm & 1 pm-5 pm
Location: 774 Hazel Street, Macon, GA 31210
Credit: 4 hours of Georgia P.O.S.T. credit
Cost: $275 per person- Group discounts available
Questions: Darrin Marcus 478-461-4309 or darrin@policeandsecuritytraining.com
Course Overview
With the rise of First Amendment auditors across Georgia, law enforcement officers are being recorded, livestreamed, and baited into confrontations that can damage public trust—or lead to costly litigation. This course equips officers with the legal knowledge, professional tactics, and de-escalation strategies needed to effectively and lawfully respond to these encounters.
What Officers Will Learn
- Understand the legal right to film in public and on government property
- Identify when an auditor crosses the line into criminal behavior
- Avoid escalation, lawsuits, and public relations disasters
- Analyze real-world case law and YouTube incidents
- Respond confidently while protecting department integrity
Who Should Attend
- Patrol Officers
- Supervisors / Field Training Officers
- Department Leaders / Policy Writers
- Courthouse / Government Building Security