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This is all very useful, also assume YOU are being filmed.
I would also, if appropriate, gently remind the officer that I am probably not the only person recording by modifying the phrase to:
"I’m just one of the people documenting from a safe distance.” and “Myself and the others here are just peacefully exercising our First Amendment rights.”
Safety in numbers or even just perceived numbers.