LAPD Brass to Cops: You Aren't the Paparazzi!

TMZ has learned that a message was sent down loud and clear today to LAPD cops working the Britney court beat -- no photos allowed!
Britney Spears
Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ that an order came down to officers at the courthouse today, mandating that no cell phone photos or video of the popwreck or the ensuing chaos be taken. This command is a direct result, we're told, of reports that last week during Britney's meltdown at her home, several members of law enforcement were seen snapping pics.

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16. Lord, where does it end? The cops taking pics too now? She HAS to go to home to Shreveport, be with family and get some help and much needed rest to think and realize who she can truly trust. It's a catch 20 with her. She thrives on the paps cause she seems to feel they are her only friends, but at the same time, they are her biggest enemies. She is mentally ill, uncapable off realizing that. She NEEDS to go home to family and get the hell out of CA for awhile, if not for good! I certainly hope if all the rumors of Adnan using her are false or he has truly had a change of heart and really cares for her. We are going to wake up one day and hear that she has committed suicide.

Posted at 11:31PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Diana

17. come on let em make some money

Posted at 11:31PM on Jan 14th 2008 by my myspace address

18. That's a total load of crap TIM MASTER T about how men contain their emotions. Do you watch ANY SPORTS AT ALL?

Please spare me that load of bunky. Men are the most agressive of the two genders and YET we see fit to constantly suggest it's women who are having meltdowns. I've seen more men have agressive testosterone enduced meltdowns in my life, on TV and anywhere.

This is about BASHING WOMEN as usual in the american media.
American media is about BASHING WOMEN!

What men EVER get this type of treatment on any issue they go through in life? TELL ME ONE?

Posted at 11:36PM on Jan 14th 2008 by CaliCath

19. When do they ever do this to men? They would to Brad Pitt, but he would never put himself out there like that. I do think it's sad that the LAPD would snap shots of her. They should only concern themselves with protecting someone that's "having problems". Just more people who should be caring, sucking life out of her. I think we all know that there is only so much to give. But she just keeps putting herself out there.

It's like suicide by photo. How sad.

Posted at 11:32PM on Jan 14th 2008 by the world hates you

20. KFed and Kaplan have driven Britney crazy. They have pushed her hard and rough since September 2007. If she loses all parental rights, KFed loses his support from Britney and he will have to get off his lazy ass and go to work. Kaplan may never get paid for destroying the mother of KFed's 2 youngest children. His client is a party animal and no better parent than Britney .He is lazy and BROKE. His haircuts, suits he wears to court are paid for by support from Britney.

Posted at 11:34PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Jan

21. ALL THE MEDIA EVER DOES IS THIS CRAP TO WOMEN
They did it to so many I can't even count.

What about all the DUI's hollywood men get? Why aren't they written about 100 times a day and reported nonstop on TV, magazines and all of that?
BECAUSE WE LET IT BE OK TO DO THIS.

TAKE A STAND AND STOP SAYING IT'S OK TO BASH WOMEN THIS WAY.

Posted at 11:37PM on Jan 14th 2008 by CaliCath

22. WHY NOT THE PRESS SHOWED THE COPS AT WORK IN THE RODNEY KING STORY SO THE COPS CAN SHOW BRITNEY AT WORK THROWING A TANTRUM

Posted at 11:39PM on Jan 14th 2008 by bobbymcguyver@yahoo.com

23. # 8.When was the last MALE MELTDOWN .. someone please!


. . . ever heard of Michael Jackson ?

Posted at 11:38PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Hmmmmmmmm!!!!

24. ...that poor girl has NOBODY in her life that comes within eye sight of her that she can trust...the cops now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....DISGUSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:39PM on Jan 14th 2008 by jr

25. This is the sickest thing I've ever heard of--the cops and other employees of the City of Los Angeles taking pictures of Britney Spears last week?

There should be a full investigation, and they should be put up for disciplinary action. Better yet, fire their asses. This is goes to show that the LAPD DOES exploit and abuse people, in case there was ever any doubt. Let's hear from the Mayor about this. ANd I hope there is a lawsuit brought against the city, too.

Would Justin Timberlake be called a popwreck and a media whore if he was going through emotional problems? Would he get this kind of sick coverage, and neverendng prurient coverage?

Posted at 11:40PM on Jan 14th 2008 by nancy

26. Merely taking pre-mortem pics!

Posted at 11:41PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Po Po a No No!

27. SHE IS NOT MENTALLY ILL!
WHERE ON EARTH ARE YOU PEOPLE GETTING THIS FROM?

you're being brainwashed by the MEDIA!

Remember when Marriah Carrey was bashed like this? The big supposed meltdown was that she had a very heavy schedule and was overtired and trying to be fun. This was a MELTDOWN?

Posted at 11:41PM on Jan 14th 2008 by CaliCath

28. her british accent is horrible. i just laughed my as s off when i heard it

Posted at 11:41PM on Jan 14th 2008 by ew

29. IT SURE SEEMS TO ME THAT K-FED TURNED OUT TO BE THE LEVEL HEADED ONE, NOT BRIT B$$TCH!! WHY IS HE ALWAYS GETTING THE BAD RAP??!! EVEN K-FEDS EX- EX, SHAR JACKSON SAID THAT HE IS A GOOD FATHER TO THEIR KIDS!!! ALSO, SHAR IS BETTER LOOKING THAN BRIT THESE DAYS!! THIS IS COMING FROM A WOMENS MOUTH!! I' BEEN MARRIED 3 TIMES, LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING, YOU REALLY DON'T KNOW A PERSON, UNTIL YOU LIVE WITH THEM FOR A WHILE!!! CAUSE WHEN YOU FIRST START GOING OUT WiTH SOMEONE, THEY REALLY DON'T SHOW THEIR TRUE COLORS!!! THAT"S FOR DARN SURE, & YOU CAN TAKE THAT TO THE BANK!!!!!

Posted at 11:45PM on Jan 14th 2008 by TK-55

30. Not mentally ill! That's a good one! Maybe a better punchline next time.

Posted at 11:43PM on Jan 14th 2008 by HA!

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