👮‍♂️: "I need to see your ID" 🎥: "What law have I broken by filming?" 👮‍♂️: "Homeland Security" Two men were filming the public parking lot of the Egg Harbor Township (NJ) Police Department when female Lt. Cherrie Burgan approached them and demanded ID, citing “homeland security” and “surveilling a secure facility.” They pushed back: filming in a publicly accessible area isn’t a crime. The encounter was captured on video and labeled a 1A audit fail. Cherrie Burgan later became Captain. ❓When a lieutenant cites “homeland security” to demand ID from someone filming a local police station, is that a legitimate concern or an overreach? ❓Does the presence of a camera turn a routine public building into a “secure facility” according to some officers? ❓Why do some police officers begin demanding ID on their approach as if it's designed to put the person on the defensive and to make them feel intimidated?

After an intimidation attempt fails and no arrest is made, what does that say about the original order? In early January 2023, Long Island Audit (SeanPaul Reyes) filmed inside the publicly accessible areas of the Geary County Government Building in Kansas, which houses the motor vehicle registration office, treasurer’s office, and county clerk. Deputy Huizar and Lt. Jones arrived after staff raised concerns. The female deputy Huizar attempted to order Reyes outside, while Lt. Jones stated he needed to leave because he was not conducting a transaction. Reyes refused, requested names and badge numbers, and stated he was exercising First Amendment rights in a taxpayer-funded public building. No arrest or detention occurred. Reyes continued documenting the offices, filed an open records request, and left on his own terms. ❓How often do officers claim “disrupting business” when the disruption only starts after they arrive? ❓Why do some officers skip de-escalation and jump straight to commands?