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When I was in college in Forest Grove, OR I happened to be out walking at night when the police showed up at a local bar on Main St. Whatever the call was, the police showed up with 8 police cars. I was suprised by their arrival in such large numbers and proceeded to take a few photographs from across the street where I was walking. Two officers came over to me and told me to stop, questioned me about what I was doing and were very condescending in their tone. They said that I could be posing a threat to their safety, and specifically mentioned posing a threat to their Captain. I am the one who felt my saftey was in danger when they approached me in such a hostile way! I was across the street and staying well clear of their activities. Citizens should absolutely be able to photograph and even video record the actions of public servants while in public.

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