Is this the same Rochester police force who pulled this stunt?
http://endthelie.com/2011/06/25/rochester-police-harass-supporters-of-woman-who-was-arrested-for-filming-cops-from-her-lawn/#axzz1q9mXIgJs
Yes, basically. However, in this case the RPD was acting as part of a regional task force, along with the Cayuga County Sheriff and the Auburn NY Police Department.