In 2023, Officer Veal was involved in an incident where he approached and questioned a citizen filming a police scene, asking another officer if it was acceptable. The situation escalated when the citizen was pushed back further, raising concerns about the misuse of a 25-foot law intended to keep observers at a distance. The citizen filed a lawsuit with the ACLU, alleging misuse of the law to prevent public recording of police activities. ([therealnews.com](https://therealnews.com/video-shows-south-bend-police-targeting-cop-watchers-with-new-indiana-law?utm_source=openai))
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