Unless I am really misunderstanding the rulings on this subject, though, I believe that if you're residing in CA (or another two party consent state) you do have the ability to refuse being recorded even when executing your public duty.
Police officers get a number of special treatments that empower them with more and less rights in certain settings due to the specific nature of their job.
If they are in a public building with public access, so not in a restricted area, then recordings can be made. CA does have additional protections even in public concerning “confidential communications” which likely prohibit covert recording.
Police officers get a number of special treatments that empower them with more and less rights in certain settings due to the specific nature of their job.