RogueReflections
Regular Member
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65OB4I8qg_I
On 22 MAR 2014, at approximately 1410 hours, I was attempting to get footage of low flying planes, from public view, by Seattle International Airport. Also interested in some stock footage, I meandered down International Boulevard. About 3 minutes into this outing, I noticed a Port of Seattle Police (PSP) vehicle drive past me and initiate a U-turn. When the vehicle stopped at the light nearest me, to initiate another U-turn, I was pretty sure of police contact. I started rolling video.
In this encounter, I was free to go and never detained, as PSP Officer J. Mau clearly stated. I consented to remain and have a limited dialogue. At some point, another PSP officer appeared from my left side. I did not notice him at first and I neglected to get his name. These officers were a fine representation for their department.
What I find compelling about this particular video is: it shows what I have been saying since I decided to start filming all encounters...I will have more police contact for my camera than I ever will from open carrying my firearm (In this video, a model 23 Glock.)
On a side note, I was uncharacteristically nervous and extremely shaky during this interaction. It had nothing to to with the PSP Officers, because they seemed pretty down to earth. I realized afterwards that I skipped breakfast and only had coffee during the day. (NOTE TO SELF: eat before I cop-watch.)
This is my worst performance in an encounter, thus far. We live and we learn. LOL
- Rogue Reflections -
On 22 MAR 2014, at approximately 1410 hours, I was attempting to get footage of low flying planes, from public view, by Seattle International Airport. Also interested in some stock footage, I meandered down International Boulevard. About 3 minutes into this outing, I noticed a Port of Seattle Police (PSP) vehicle drive past me and initiate a U-turn. When the vehicle stopped at the light nearest me, to initiate another U-turn, I was pretty sure of police contact. I started rolling video.
In this encounter, I was free to go and never detained, as PSP Officer J. Mau clearly stated. I consented to remain and have a limited dialogue. At some point, another PSP officer appeared from my left side. I did not notice him at first and I neglected to get his name. These officers were a fine representation for their department.
What I find compelling about this particular video is: it shows what I have been saying since I decided to start filming all encounters...I will have more police contact for my camera than I ever will from open carrying my firearm (In this video, a model 23 Glock.)
On a side note, I was uncharacteristically nervous and extremely shaky during this interaction. It had nothing to to with the PSP Officers, because they seemed pretty down to earth. I realized afterwards that I skipped breakfast and only had coffee during the day. (NOTE TO SELF: eat before I cop-watch.)
This is my worst performance in an encounter, thus far. We live and we learn. LOL
- Rogue Reflections -