Tag along raids
A tag along raid is when we accompany police, customs, immigration or environmental health officers or other public authorities on operational duties. We should only go on tag along raids when there is a clear public interest and after careful consideration of editorial and legal issues including privacy, consent and trespass.
When we decide to go on a tag along raid on private property we should normally:
- ensure people understand we are recording for the BBC.
- obtain consent from the occupier.
- leave immediately if consent is refused unless there is a clear public interest.
Exceptions may include where we have reason to believe illegal or anti-social behaviour is being exposed.