Hampshire Officers Shocked By Smart Auditor

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]The audit zero again.

[00:00:02]Out and about with subject access.

[00:00:10]Let's see what we found.

[00:00:14]Got some thumbnail material.

[00:00:22]All right, we're here at the Hampshire Constabulary Operational Headquarters.

[00:00:35]Okay.

[00:01:09]Have a look around and see what we find.

[00:01:20]That's fairly lifeless.

[00:02:00]>> Hello.

[00:02:26]Now, look.

[00:02:27]Take a look at this photo.

[00:02:29]You tell me if it's representative of the police officers we have on my channel.

[00:02:38]Look at that.

[00:02:44]Oh.

[00:02:49]Yeah.

[00:02:52]Oh.

[00:02:53]Sorry, sir. You want to report a crime?

[00:02:55]Oh, sorry. I'm just a PCSO.

[00:02:58]The auditor takes his place in a publicly accessible area. A completely legal and common way to begin this type of recording. The important thing to remember is that filming or taking photos in public is not against the law, even when the location happens to be a police station. At this moment, [music] everything is calm and quiet, creating a tense atmosphere as everyone waits for the first response. This early stage is mainly [music] about setting the scene before the expected encounter begins.

[00:03:28]And the silence only increases the suspense of when an officer will finally step outside.

[00:03:35]Thank you, officer, for abusing your power and stopping the photographer from filming outside my shop.

[00:03:41]Yes, he was wearing a mask.

[00:03:43]I'm going to issue you a fixed penalty ticket.

[00:03:47]Look how important I am. This place was opened in 2015.

[00:03:52]It cost 4.5 million pounds.

[00:04:36]Okay.

[00:04:39]Perfect.

[00:06:11]>> Excuse me, sir?

[00:06:12]I'm okay. You okay? Yeah.

[00:06:14]Okay.

[00:06:15]Good.

[00:06:16]Hi. Hi there. My name's Sarah Bull, one of the police officers in here. Okay.

[00:06:20]Which picture are you filming for me, or Uh no, thank you. Pardon? No, thank you.

[00:06:26]Sorry, I can't hear you over the No, thank you. No, thank you. Yeah. Can we help you at all?

[00:06:31]No, I would have called.

[00:06:33]Sorry, say that again. I would have called you if I needed the police. Okay.

[00:06:36]That's a very personal service, isn't it, in Winchester?

[00:06:39]You just come out and ask members of the public if they need help. Well, when when people are filming entrances to police stations as I'm sure you can appreciate there are times, you know, when people film uh entrances to police stations for other reasons that perhaps are not as uh you know, kind, okay? So, if we do see people filming police stations, we appreciate that it's public place, you can film if you so wish, it's not a problem.

[00:07:01]Um but, we do like to just make sure we speak to people that are filming. The first [music] interaction has now begun.

[00:07:07]The officer approaches in a relaxed and controlled manner, but the conversation clearly serves as a way to gather information. While he recognizes the individual's right to record in public, he's also attempting to understand the purpose behind it. One important concept many auditors follow is that a question is not the same as a lawful command. At this stage, the officer appears to be staying professional and careful not to cross any boundaries. The real question now is whether that respectful attitude will remain [music] as the encounter continues. Um well, say particularly the entrance to the building has been around the back as well.

[00:07:46]Um, just to see who you are, make sure that we're happy that uh there's nothing untoward about it. All right? Does that make sense? Yep.

[00:07:54]>> Yeah?

[00:07:55]Good good. Is there a reason why you're doing it today?

[00:07:58]Because I want to. Because you want to?

[00:08:01]Yeah. Okay. And it's for no ulterior motive or And if it was, would I tell you? Oh, probably not. [laughter] True.

[00:08:09]There we go. That's very true, isn't it?

[00:08:11]That's the kind of thing we want to talk to you about. That's the reason why we come out and talk to people, cuz then we get a feel for who the person is. Yeah?

[00:08:17]We're not necessarily trying to say stop filming, you can't do that, or anything along those lines, because at the end of the day this is a public place. But it's right that we come out and speak to you, and we just make sure that we're happy with It makes us feel a bit uncomfortable, doesn't it? Yeah. Okay.

[00:08:30]All right. We obviously don't want um you know, videos taken if we can help it. I mean, obviously we don't want people to be talking crap.

[00:08:38]It just makes us feel a bit uncomfortable. That's all. Yeah. And now the tone starts to change. The discussion moves away from actual security concerns, [music] and becomes more focused on personal discomfort.

[00:08:49]Statements like it makes us uncomfortable are commonly used in these situations, but they don't automatically create any legal authority. The important point here is that an officer's personal feelings alone are not enough [music] to justify suspicion or enforcement. The auditor's response, bringing up services like Google Maps, cleverly challenges the reasoning being used, and highlights how weak the argument really is. By doing that, he pushes the officers to explain their concerns more clearly, instead of relying on vague claims. But AT this point, the atmosphere becomes more intense. Another officer joins the interaction, skips the casual conversation entirely, and immediately asks for identification. This is the moment where the encounter shifts into a real confrontation, testing both the auditor's confidence and the officers' understanding of the limits of their authority.

[00:09:41]>> They're all They're all people that have done it for far more sinister purposes.

[00:09:45]So, we just want to make sure that's not the case.

[00:09:47]Like Like what? Say again? Like what?

[00:09:50]Oh, uh terrorists Terrorists will come and film things police stations. They will film CCTV cameras. People are coming and going.

[00:09:57]>> Wouldn't they just use a drone or Google Maps or something? Say again, sorry?

[00:10:00]Wouldn't they just [music] use Google Maps?

[00:10:01]>> They don't. Uh we You know, you get It's a good point. But obviously Google Maps can [music] be out of date.

[00:10:06]Right. Um sometimes it's over a year out of date. So, you'll find that people will come and film, you know, locations of CCTV cameras, what are the entrances and exits to our buildings, what times do people come and go, and all those sorts of things. And they would do it because they are planning to do attacks.

[00:10:21]All right. Okay.

[00:10:22]>> That does happen and it has happened in the past. Which one?

[00:10:25]When?

[00:10:26]Out of interest, when was the last terrorist attack against the police?

[00:10:29]Ooh. Now you've asked me.

[00:10:30]>> Against the police? Yeah. I know the answer. Let's see if you do. Oh, do you?

[00:10:35]No, I don't. I don't. Uh let's let's know. No, I don't.

[00:10:38]>> When was it? It was 1986 in Northern Ireland.

[00:10:42]So, are you both together?

[00:10:43]Yeah. Well, you're both together.

[00:10:45]>> Yeah.

[00:10:46]Can I say you're both videoing [music] and taking pictures. Yeah.

[00:10:52]Yeah, I'm good. You? Hello there. Hi.

[00:10:54]Hello.

[00:10:55]What's your name, sorry? Uh call me Subject. Subject?

[00:10:58]>> Subject A. My name is Sarah. Nice to meet you. Sarah. How are you? This becomes a very important turning point in the encounter. The second officer quickly shifts the conversation by directly asking for the auditor's name, increasing the pressure almost immediately. A major legal principle in situations like this is that a person generally does not have to identify themselves unless certain legal conditions are met. The auditor responds calmly and respectfully, choosing not to [music] provide personal information without becoming aggressive. Now, the situation comes down to one key question. Will the officers continue pushing for identification without proper legal grounds, or will they acknowledge his right to [music] remain silent and leave the matter there? Yeah.

[00:11:42]And you're not going to tell us why you're taking pictures of us. No, we're just going around and testing just to Oh, all right. Oh, yeah. That makes perfect sense. Then we should leave you to go film your documentary as you so Oh, thank you. Happy. Thank you very Thank you. Take care. All right. Bye.

[00:12:12]Hmm.

[00:12:15]They're going to let us film. That's nice of them.

[00:12:26]All right, guys. That's the end of that audit.

[00:12:28]Just want to take a minute to just thank all of the new subscribers. And with that, the situation comes to a calm and respectful conclusion. After hearing his explanation about documenting the area, the officers decide [music] not to push the matter any further and choose to step away from the encounter. Their decision to handle it professionally deserves recognition because they avoided turning a simple interaction into an unnecessary confrontation. Point one important takeaway from moments like this is that the best outcome is often the one where nothing dramatic happens at all. The officers voiced their concerns, the auditor calmly stood on his rights, and both sides ultimately avoided conflict. In the end, the encounter finishes peacefully, which is exactly how situations like these [music] are supposed to be handled.

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[00:14:11]Um Yeah.

[00:14:14]This audit serves as a strong example of how calm and confident communication can lead to a professional and peaceful outcome. Several important points stand out from this encounter. First, recording [music] or taking photographs from a public area is generally considered a protected activity. Second, people are typically not required to answer questions or show identification unless officers have a lawful reason to demand it. And finally, staying respectful while firmly standing on your rights can often stop a situation from escalating unnecessarily like I am in this case. The officers eventually chose to de-escalate the encounter rather than force a confrontation. And their conduct appears to reflect the level of professionalism >> [music] >> the public expects to see. What do you think about the way this situation was handled? Share your opinion in the comments [music] below. And if you enjoyed this breakdown and want to see more content like this, make sure to subscribe for future videos. This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not [music] be considered legal advice. Always review and understand the laws that apply in your local area.