Harry0 Loc: Gardena, Cal

"If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear ..."
what was this co so ashamed of that this had to happen?

What do we NOT know?
Is this the ONLY time this officer did this? Many times? Or is it EVERY time?
Was this a rogue cop? Or is it SOP?
What would be the repercussions for "failure to obey" an "unlawful order?
That could be enough for a separate "obstruction of justice" charge.

This is LA. Without court ordered subpoenas, no one is allowed access to cop cams.
Sometimes, not even then. "Sorry! It was erased and reused ..."

Did you video a cop? On duty? In action? You may have violated his right to privacy.
Once a year or so, somebody comes up with a bill that says that. It would enable a cop to confiscate your dashcam, cellphone, rear mounted traffic cam, etc, all at his leisure. 6 digit passcodes, at minimum.
Got yourself an Apple iThing? The cop will hold it- "See this!?"- and your face unlocked it and he took it.
None of these will probably ever get returned.

This is LA. It is always prudent to be nice and agreeable to the person with a gun.
And walk away as soon as it's prudent to do so.

trinhqthuan Loc: gaithersburg

thanks for posting

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

You Welcome for sure........

Hope all have a chance to read

YES,,,,,,,,,,,,,, There are 'Mis-Informed COPS' out there......... SAD

--- Geo

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

He took a chance on getting his ass kicked and won. Good for him. He's a year younger than I am which makes him a senior citizen and jury's frown on cops taking advantage of senior citizens end verbal abuse.

Personally, I don't see why any cop would have a problem with a photographer taking pictures in a public place. Unfortunately, in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach CA, the law is always harassing photographers. They claim that their city ordinances require that all photographers get a permit before they can begin taking photos in their city. They give the photographer a citation and move on but the photographer never wins and has to pay the fine. It's such bullshit if you ask me.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

Ignore HarryO, he's likely a lurker who posts comments to incite and aggravate. Check his profile, he's only started five threads but has over 1000 posts. Most of his post's I seen are just trying to aggravate and irritate or start an argument.

Shel Loc: Lecanto FL

I totally agree. Standing up for the rights of photojournalists is the only way that we can get police to be more professional and to stop trying to force obedience to unlawful orders.

One Rude Dawg Loc: Athol, ID

Yes they like to use their " power ". It took only 6 of Spokane's (Wash), finest to beat up and kill a retarded guy a few years back. They finally got the ring leader a 6 or 8 year sentence. The guy was minding his own business in a c store when they gang banged him into compliance. Got to love 'em one and all.

Shel Loc: Lecanto FL

Your comments about HarryO are uncalled for. Your comments are your personal opinion and should not be posted on UHH

oregon don

you would have loved living in Germany 1932 to 1945

Harry0 Loc: Gardena, Cal

Well, 25 years ago I used to travel to Europe a lot on a computer project.
The cops over there basically carried smaller caliber guns. A 32 semi was popular.
Small, quiet, comfy to carry, comfy to shoot. They mostly shot at you to convince you to stop.
Body shots, legs, shoulders- they convinced you to give yourself up.
Here, bigger bullets- 9mm and up. The cops are trained to auto fire- 2 to center mass, then 1 to the head.
They USED to say "carried by six or judged by twelve" as an excuse to shoot now, worry later.
Now, just shoot. He's trained that way, not his fault. Good shoot! Counseling and a desk for a week or two.
No trial, no problems. Good shoot! Victims family? A long time and a great lawyer later, a little justice.
Black kid on a cellphone, not paying attention, he wasn't doing anything. Shot 11 times- in the back.
Coroner says most of those were after he was already down on the ground.
Rogue cop. out of control, in Pomona. Excitable LA cop shoots 2 Mexican women delivering newspapers.
They were small ladies, obviously no danger to anybody, and 60 miles away.
Samoan wedding reception, cops pull up, guests approach to invite them to partake of some food.
Cops start blasting. Coroner discovers most of the bullets were thru and thru- bouncing off the sidewalk.

Dead people can't file lawsuits. Dead people can't testify. Dead people can't complain. Dead people- can't.
I hold priests and police to much higher standards. They're supposed to be THE trusted good guys.
Pedofile priests and perverted police should be demised. Promptly upon discovery. Appeal it to God.

I'm on a job, we park on the side with the meters. We took turns going down and feeding them. Secretary goes down- and doesn't come back. For two days. Punkbutt ticketboi stopped her, asked her what she was doing- and took her away. Obstruction Of Justice. Since she wasn't really arrested, she didn't get her rights, her lawyer, or her telephone call- just a steady stream pf harassment and abuse, and then released just before her 72 hours were up. During our yearly insurance/ credit/ clearance check, she finds out it's on her record. Never arrested, never charged, never convicted. Still there.
Another great tickboi scam: There's a traffic light near me. Press the "walk button and wait for the white guy icon. 5 seconds later the little orange guy shows up and the 15 seconds left count down. Safe, right? NOO! There's two armed and armored ticketbois across the street writing tickets. You were in the crosswalk when the "Don't Walk" was blinking, right? You gots choices: A) Shut up, take and paythe ticket.; B) Don't sign, go downtown, pay the bail (ticket) anyway, and then get released- there. Maybe tomorrow; or C) Take the ticket and goto court. HAH! The judge will inform you the a jaywalking ticket is a minor misdemeanor- you don't get to fight it. You just pay it. Now you owe for that and court costs, too.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

Check his profile and his posts. I think you will see I am not far off the mark.

Los-Angeles-Shooter Loc: Los Angeles

Affirmative action: the discrimination that keeps on costing the taxpayers.

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

From listening to the audio, a couple of things become readily apparent:

1. The officer doesn't has no idea of the law, and

2. I would surmise, that with her diction, she did not get a really good education.

CWGordon

I am happy that a person will stand up for their rights. I wish it wasn’t looked at that the poor taxpayer had to pay for “it.” The man actually fought for their rights, too. He took all the up-front risk. For a small portion of the judgement and no risk, those taxpayers reaped the benefit of his willingness to fight unreasonable police action. Everyone’s freedom and rights were protected.
Most of my friends are in law enforcement. Many will not agree w/my position, but freedom to disagree is part of what made this country great.

sailwiz Loc: Santee, CA

Remind me not to share a foxhole with you. Sheesh. i smell too many pansies here.