Recording Laws in Wyoming

Recording police in public

Explicitly protected by statute and circuit law

10th Circuit — Frasier v. Evans (10th Cir. 2021)

Wyoming is one-party consent. 10th Circuit applies.

Practical guidance

Record openly. Hidden recording loses First Amendment protection in nearly every state — visible cameras and phones do not.
Stay at a reasonable distance. Officers can lawfully cite obstruction or interference statutes if they believe you are too close — the safest distance varies but 8–25 feet is the threshold in several recent state laws.
Stay on public property (sidewalks, streets, parks). Trespass laws apply even when recording is otherwise protected.
Do not interfere — comply with lawful orders unrelated to the recording itself.
Save and back up footage off-device as soon as practical (cloud upload, hand-off to a witness).

If your right to record is challenged

State calmly: "I am recording in a public place. I am not interfering."
Cite the relevant authority. For Wyoming, that is Frasier v. Evans (10th Cir. 2021).
If detained, ask whether you are free to leave and what you are being detained for.
Request a supervisor.
Submit a complaint and file a FOIA request afterward — see our FOIA letter generator.

Sources & further reading

Disclaimer: This page is a reference for journalists and the public. It is not legal advice. State statutes and Circuit interpretations change. Consult a licensed attorney before relying on any rule in a specific case.

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