The following paragraph is the source of a lot confusion by the public. It is from a document of rules and regulations of the USPS.
Photographs for news purposes may be taken in entrances, lobbies, foyers, corridors, or auditoriums when used for public meetings except where prohibited by official signs or Security Force personnel or other authorized personnel or a federal court order or rule. Other photographs may be taken only with the permission of the local Postmaster or installation head.
My understanding is any photography for news purposes maybe be prohibited and photography that is not for news purposes must require permission. Am I correct?
Rchavez Am I correct? Yes. Journalists (these people have credentials and badges) do not need permission.
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RchavezAm I correct?
Yes.
Journalists (these people have credentials and badges) do not need permission. However, they must obey the signs posted, court orders, security guards, or other official rules regarding photographing public meetings.
Everyone else who wants to take pictures must get permission.