The ordinance actually states civilians do have the right to record but can't disrupt crime scenes.
"The public has a clear right to free speech and to record police activities that take place in public," the law reads.
It also declares: "the acts of recording police activity or engaging in constitutionally protected speech alone shall not be considered prohibited conduct under this section."
What people are restricted from is "knowingly engaging in conduct that materially inhibits, obstructs and hinders or delays" police activities.
Lawmakers in Tucson also said they are protecting officers by implementing these restrictions.
The restrictions are imposed on areas where "enforcement activity, investigations, and other police-related activities are taking place."
Lawmakers detailed the restrictions under the new policy. According to the statute, officers can also stop civilians from entering crime scenes.
The policy allows officers to visually indicate areas that the public cannot access using items like caution tape.