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“In 12 states—California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington—all parties involved need to consent before one of them can record the conversation.”

Christopher Beam – Slate Magazine

Up to 3-years in prison in Illinois for a first offense of recording a conversation with a police officer. It’s a crime in Boston, too.