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I have never heard of this: Investigative Detention because a citizen wearing a vest could be mistaken for tactical gear?
Virginia Cop Detains Washington D.C. Television News Videographer, Fearing Camera Vest Could be Tactical Gear
Apparently, the County is refusing to release the LEO's name.
[size=+3]Hands up -- Please don't shoot?[/size]
WUSA9 has more:
Police order WUSA9 photographer to stop recording
But this is what's discouraging:
The Sheeple speak!
Virginia Cop Detains Washington D.C. Television News Videographer, Fearing Camera Vest Could be Tactical Gear
A Virginia police officer detained a television news videographer Tuesday because his camera vest could have been tactical gear.
The incident was captured on cell phone video by veteran investigator reporter Russ Ptacek from WUSA9, who posted it on Twitter along with photos of the detainment. The video is posted below.
The cop was from the Arlington County Police Department, part of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Apparently, the County is refusing to release the LEO's name.
[size=+3]Hands up -- Please don't shoot?[/size]
WUSA9 has more:
Police order WUSA9 photographer to stop recording
How does the government balance security with the First Amendment? Not very well, according to our test attempting to shoot video from public spaces of government buildings.
But this is what's discouraging:
On my Facebook page, many are siding with the officer, saying security should be given higher consideration than the Constitution.
The Sheeple speak!