I realize that the hatred for cops here runs deep, so I’ll get much more flamed, even saying maybe this guy’s story is totally true, and if so, we’re really screwed, but something smells to me...
After 9 11 the nation was well aware that taking pictures of buildings was suspicious behavior, so, THat’s what came to my mind.
The guys who blew up the trade center studied it, and even planted a bomb in the basement in 1993.
Perhaps there are many here who don’t recall this, but it’s indelible in my mind. If I want to take photos of a building, I would certainly tell te manager. And why not.
This is from a basic google:
From RT:
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Crime, DHS, Police, Security, Terrorism, USA
The next time a tourist snaps a picture of the famous Hollywood sign, their photo won’t be the only item added to the annals. The LAPD considers photography a suspicious activity, and trying to take certain shots may add a page to your personal file.
A memo released last month by Police Chief Charlie Bucks re-categorizes certain behaviors — including photo shoots in public spots — to constitute suspicious activity, which is enough to have cops file a report, open an investigation and forward any further information about a suspect to the federal authorities — all over just an itchy shutter finger.”
I belong to a photography forum and not long after 9/11 there were a bunch of incidents where cops stopped people who were simply taking photographs.
The end result was basically that the courts gave the cops a legal barb wire enema. No, taking photos of buildings, trees, family or just street photography is not suspicious activity.
If that police chief said that it is he is going to get a lesson pretty soon.
I suspect what he really said is that some types of photography can be suspicious, such as taking photos of people in the rest room, up girls skirts etc.
No, taking pictures is not suspicious behavior. This nation really has been brainwashed. That this is allowed shows just how far we have gone. Evidently the LAPD is the enemy of American citizens, you know, the ones they work for, and who pay them.
Absolutely ridiculous.
Why should anyone care if someone takes a picture of a small office building? It's not like it's a famous landmark or anything.
-PJ
Listen, you faggot. They were chasing after a specific person.
WTF are you smoking?
I don’t want to be anywhere near whatever it is.
“the officers had been pursuing a suspect nearby who was wanted on a felony warrant. ”
Oh, and my call for IBTZ is fine by me if y’all don’t care for my language.
This poster is rock hard stupid and using a digger where there ain’t no dirt....
According to an SAPD incident report released to I-Team, the officers had been pursuing a suspect nearby who was wanted on a felony warrant.
Shortly after being handcuffed and explaining to officers that he owned the property, a fourth officer approached and said the suspect was in custody nearby.
Reading comprehension is not your strong suit.
You a gubment provocateur? The man OWNED the building that was under construction! Photography is not a crime. Although everything is becoming a crime because the people demand it.
Are you a paid gubment poster?