Stafford and Telford Police Audit - A check to see if a photographer's rights are respected.

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @thisandthat871
    @thisandthat871 3 года назад +233

    Reasoned, articulate, knowledgeable, well informed, charming, and bloody hilarious
    😂

    • @JC-gs6sv
      @JC-gs6sv 3 года назад +4

      Well said!

    • @thisandthat871
      @thisandthat871 3 года назад

      @@JC-gs6sv thanks

    • @richardhilton8036
      @richardhilton8036 3 года назад +4

      Yes I agree. But what about the 'auditor'.

    • @themeatspot5020
      @themeatspot5020 3 года назад +3

      Charlie Farley 😂

    • @vu7419
      @vu7419 3 года назад +4

      @@richardhilton8036 felt bad for the cop, never had a chance. It's like beating up a drunk 5 yr old lol.

  • @blackrainphoto
    @blackrainphoto 3 года назад +409

    Best auditor on RUclips extremely knowledgeable about the law and conveys that knowledge in a calm and responsible manner unlike some who are rude and confrontational

    • @gingerowl1747
      @gingerowl1747 3 года назад +32

      Live free you mean lol, that boys a tool

    • @BarmetOpelshoot
      @BarmetOpelshoot 3 года назад +16

      @@gingerowl1747 Night and day compared to Live Free. This chap is polite and knowledgeable whereas Live Free runs about shouting sausages at people

    • @johnbroeders6983
      @johnbroeders6983 3 года назад +1

      P

    • @elkyrjamalaininen4445
      @elkyrjamalaininen4445 3 года назад +2

      impossible to be confrontational if approached. right?
      and who wants to be rude to a eff-up trying to hem you up by buffet-eating? americans.

    • @arthurfleck7891
      @arthurfleck7891 3 года назад +15

      Focus pocus is on another level.

  • @tilerman
    @tilerman 3 года назад +147

    'I'm not your mate and take your hands out your pockets' Absolutely savage! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @almaxx9680
      @almaxx9680 2 года назад +13

      Pork pie won't be giving chase any time soon 😲

    • @scruffyalice-ff5pz
      @scruffyalice-ff5pz 7 месяцев назад +2

      I felt it myself🤕

  • @seantimmons3136
    @seantimmons3136 2 года назад +128

    These guys are cowards. When I was a child the police officers lived in houses right in the middle of tough council estates. Everyone knew them and their families, everyone kicked around with their children. They were respected for what they did and they were never victimised or attacked off the job. What do these Stasi have to hide?
    Your philosophical points are absolutely spot on.
    You educated these lads and they’ll be better officers for it, hopefully.

    • @icyice582
      @icyice582 2 года назад +9

      You are so right

    • @thoughtfulalbatros9683
      @thoughtfulalbatros9683 Год назад +8

      The local neighbourhood Bobbie is long gone. It increases authoritarian control if there’s a detachment between the police and the public
      They should be nice and polite but ready to bash someone at a moments notice if needed - they struggle with that if the person is John from the pub plus you can more easily be ID’d and held accountable

    • @harrysmith1935
      @harrysmith1935 Год назад +3

      Absolutely true

    • @WizzdummHeadley
      @WizzdummHeadley Год назад

      They were respected for being policy enforcement officers that exploit/extort the public on the public dime !!!??? REALLY !!!??? LOL !!!

    • @WizzdummHeadley
      @WizzdummHeadley Год назад +2

      @@harrysmith1935 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mobbarley348
    @mobbarley348 Год назад +33

    Blinky, twitchy, nervous officer met his superior on this school day.. excellent audit 👍👍👍

  • @JB_inks
    @JB_inks 3 года назад +550

    Isn't it funny how someone saying "can I help you?" is the person trying their best to find something to arrest you for.

    • @ant7699
      @ant7699 3 года назад +24

      What thier really doing is asking what the best way to fk you up is.. Haha.

    • @lonniejockstrap8354
      @lonniejockstrap8354 3 года назад +20

      And we can all guess how this encounter would have gone if FP wasn't videoing the 'request' to leave. Unfortunately, they can't be trusted. Not even the 'nice and friendly' ones. Even they are more than willing to lie in order to help their mate stitch you up. FACT!

    • @carltonlambert7608
      @carltonlambert7608 3 года назад +6

      He should reply "are you a doctor".

    • @majorlaff8682
      @majorlaff8682 3 года назад +10

      They never finish their sentence, 'Can I help you ... incriminate yourself?' Remain silent!

    • @Allgone-b4k
      @Allgone-b4k 3 года назад +3

      It's roughly translated to hi I'm your friend I'm here to fuck you because I've been told I'm better than you, I get paid to act like I'm better than you, but I'm not. I'm a puppet on some string you dance and move and when I say you sing.

  • @nelsonclub7722
    @nelsonclub7722 3 года назад +232

    As a photographer of 35yrs and counting my lawyer was on hand at court recently when I was accused of photographing in a restricted area without permission. In a trial lasting several minutes my lawyer pointed out the security camera in my photograph pointing the same way as my lens and belonging to the very company accusing me of wrongdoing. They paid my fees and a small settlement and got a big bollocking from the magistrate to boot.

    • @markkieran1004
      @markkieran1004 3 года назад +9

      What offence were you charged with or was it a civil matter? Was this in the UK?

    • @robertroberts3rd265
      @robertroberts3rd265 2 года назад +4

      You got the case number for that?

    • @MrAndrewFarrow
      @MrAndrewFarrow 2 года назад +2

      You were prosecuted for filming in a restricted area??
      What?????
      Unless it was in a court? Or The House of Commons?

    • @nelsonclub7722
      @nelsonclub7722 2 года назад +50

      @@MrAndrewFarrow Yep UK - Trafalgar Square - we were - standing on the area between the National Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar Square - we were also told that we were not allowed to use 'London' as a backdrop without a permit - we were escorted away by English Heritage Wombles - whom do not even own the Gallery and we pursued it in court - 4yrs ago. got £3.5K which was the cost of the shoot we had to cancel. We were also told that we could not use fancy dress - it was a musician in silver painted boots!!!!!! Welcome to the UK everyone.

    • @edwardgrimsley4401
      @edwardgrimsley4401 2 года назад +8

      Good 4 U

  • @clarksonclark6169
    @clarksonclark6169 3 года назад +69

    Thanks Focus .... very funny and educational

    • @hectichazerdus
      @hectichazerdus 3 года назад +3

      Focus pocus just levelled up to top tier

  • @ThomasSowell_
    @ThomasSowell_ 3 года назад +51

    Your level of intelligence and humour is on a world class level.

  • @anthonychackett9662
    @anthonychackett9662 Год назад +22

    Love the continued use of the camera and the shutter noise during the conversation

    • @MikeEves
      @MikeEves 6 месяцев назад

      @@plaistowjames6792 I do too.

  • @Ken-P
    @Ken-P 3 года назад +120

    It was Benjamin Franklin who said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety".
    Great audit :)

    • @Neverod8doreveN
      @Neverod8doreveN 3 года назад +6

      It's an excellent quote, it's just a shame the majority fall on the wrong side of it.

    • @andiehyde3714
      @andiehyde3714 3 года назад +5

      It's not even temporary.
      It is simply the illusion of security they are selling.

    • @guystark2589
      @guystark2589 3 года назад +4

      schools named after Franklin are having their names changed. you probably wouldn't get to hold Benjamin Franklin up as an authority in america anymore. probably be the same here in the not-too-distant-future

    • @andreasvedeler80
      @andreasvedeler80 3 года назад

      @@guystark2589 You can hold anyone you want up as an authority, no one's stopping you

  • @barcabhoy7193
    @barcabhoy7193 3 года назад +237

    Absolutely outstanding once again from the best auditor out there. Ties his opponents up in circles with logic and knowledge of the law, and never gets himself in bother. This is the standard that every other auditor should be aiming for, but can only dream of.

    • @silentauditor9513
      @silentauditor9513 3 года назад +6

      One ties ones opponents in knots or one runs circles around one’s opponents.

    • @alanjones4030
      @alanjones4030 2 года назад +7

      @@silentauditor9513 *OFFICER WITH THE TWITCHY ARM ALSO HAD A GANG SIGN ON*

    • @designerprojects8137
      @designerprojects8137 2 года назад +3

      Agree 100% this channel should be the source of - lessons in conduct. News Now Yorkshire is on the right path but needs to refine certain conduct imo. I'm not for one sec suggesting it's easy to remain cool when you know people are clearly vacating their oath of office but it's the only way to make this world a better place. Fighting fire with fire never works. One MUST quench fire with (passive) logic and reason.

    • @chrisbevis7725
      @chrisbevis7725 2 года назад +5

      Lets face it this guy is a sint but notevery body has the calm skill when being abused under the colour of law. Particulrly when millions fought and died for our rights and freedom.

    • @gregkasza1925
      @gregkasza1925 2 года назад +3

      @@alanjones4030 because he is in a gang.

  • @watchmephotothis4016
    @watchmephotothis4016 3 года назад +122

    At least James corden took his hands out his pockets 😁

    • @beanser1
      @beanser1 3 года назад +1

      You noticed as well 🤣🤣🤣

    • @neo123321
      @neo123321 3 года назад

      Hahaha 🤣

    • @kennyholland4731
      @kennyholland4731 3 года назад

      👏👏👏

    • @Mike7O7O
      @Mike7O7O 3 года назад

      Only after being told. Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel.

    • @alcoyne3333333333333
      @alcoyne3333333333333 3 года назад

      He's a mix between him and Darren farrelly 🤣🤣

  • @scottscott232
    @scottscott232 3 года назад +205

    James Corden's secret life as a police officer.

    • @bmcgoo6027
      @bmcgoo6027 2 года назад +22

      That copper is 10000 x funnier than Corden.

    • @gregkasza1925
      @gregkasza1925 2 года назад +6

      @@bmcgoo6027 fact

    • @Ma1efcent
      @Ma1efcent 2 года назад +7

      Thank you!! I knew I recognised him from somewhere.

    • @Ritchie1
      @Ritchie1 Год назад +5

      Just got the secret job for the donuts

    • @ninjachef9357
      @ninjachef9357 Год назад +2

      Hahaha

  • @JuxtaPositionings
    @JuxtaPositionings 2 года назад +134

    You’ve got to appreciate what a fantastic auditor you are. Do you accept that it makes the police feel very uncomfortable

  • @datdeliveryguy
    @datdeliveryguy 3 года назад +205

    Your logic was undeniable. He knew you were correct, but his ego could not let it go. Great job my brother. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

    • @milanocalibro9616
      @milanocalibro9616 3 года назад +5

      I dont think there was any ego issue with the policeman. I think he was willing to listen and intelligently discuss / debate with reason.

    • @themeatspot5020
      @themeatspot5020 3 года назад +5

      i don't think it was ego, he's just not been used to being pressed the way focus was pressing him, he sincerely thought he was right, which in my opinion is more dangerous than ego, cuz it means he will infringe on your rights thinking its lawful.

  • @paulbailey2795
    @paulbailey2795 3 года назад +126

    The legend is finally back. With a shadow of doubt the best auditor on the manor. Always calm and humorous, keep up the cracking work and don't ever change. Brilliant 👍

  • @MrHerbsandspices
    @MrHerbsandspices 3 года назад +90

    See his face when you told him to get his hands out of his pockets, priceless 😂
    The way you remain calm with your interactions is awesome, it's so much harder for them to deal with💯😁✌️

    • @kieranharriman7055
      @kieranharriman7055 3 года назад

      There’s nothing in Police regs to say they have to have their hands out of their pockets.

    • @focuspocus3690
      @focuspocus3690  3 года назад +26

      College of policing document for basic training; don’t chew gum, lean against a wall or have hands in pockets whist addressing a member of the public.

    • @monkstandinglast
      @monkstandinglast 3 года назад +4

      @@focuspocus3690 He thought he had you when he said thats a police officers car with that smug look on his face but really what he has done is pissed off the person who called in the first place and possibly made his job harder because he is now known as a police snitch, would love to see his face now. great video well educating these idiots and hope it keeps going this way.

    • @scruffyalice-ff5pz
      @scruffyalice-ff5pz 7 месяцев назад

      Yeah! Now they need to stop tucking their hands inside their hi-viz jackets, and tucking trousers inside their unpolished boots.

  • @badlarry172
    @badlarry172 2 года назад +9

    had to watch this again, amazing stuff from 22:00 onwards is complete genius
    thanks Focus,
    "you have to understand" "you've got to appreciate"
    brilliant logic and argument. the dash cam scenario end of conversation

  • @Motspur
    @Motspur 2 года назад +7

    Astounding audit. Loved every minute of it. Keep it up.
    One thing ruined it, 'Chatterbox Charlie' always butting in, he should have just stood there with his hands in his pockets thinking about what him mum was cooking him for tea....

  • @garywalker2769
    @garywalker2769 3 года назад +77

    Always a great video from you!
    You make them uneasy because they know early on you know the law better than them. Keep them coming.

  • @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214
    @wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 3 года назад +45

    Top marks for this one Mr Pocus, the coppers were reasonable enough but you were totally in the driving seat. I reckon they both learned off you here. Great viewing

  • @modelsteamers671
    @modelsteamers671 3 года назад +206

    Great to see someone who can engage with the police in an articulate manner. Hopefully the officers will have learnt something.

    • @BoiledOctopus
      @BoiledOctopus 3 года назад +9

      Had to unsubscribe from one auditor because he became a complete bell when it came to interaction with the police. FP is just far more intelligent.

    • @bazsnell3178
      @bazsnell3178 3 года назад +9

      They won't learn a single thing. Their next 'confrontation' with an auditor will be more ego driven than this one was.

    • @philipmoore2110
      @philipmoore2110 2 года назад +2

      Don’t hold your breath hoping the police will learn anything

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 2 года назад

      LOL WOW an idiot who things USA laws apply in the UK! 🤦‍♂🤣
      Any photographing in public is a crime under the terrorism laws! If they decide! as is most things in public! and even private!
      Bet he would cry if a person stayed outside his house and took photos! LOL

    • @ritadonnelly8820
      @ritadonnelly8820 Год назад

      learn any thing awh stop will ya 😂😂😂😂

  • @capabilitybrown2323
    @capabilitybrown2323 7 месяцев назад +9

    Absolutely right to highlight, (the presence of police when no crime has been committed) and (the absence of police when a crime has been committed)👍

  • @ysgol3
    @ysgol3 2 года назад +8

    🤣Great 'obviously' comment. another brilliant film. Thank you for giving me a great evening going back through your films now I've discovered you!

  • @jasoncdebussy
    @jasoncdebussy 3 года назад +37

    "You're here for the confrontation" said Plod who initiated the confrontation.

  • @hjdd4909
    @hjdd4909 3 года назад +147

    Best UK audits by a mile. Great to see our public servents getting baffled by intelligent conversation and engament rather than just being shouted down.
    Always humours too... keep it up!

  • @swally4704
    @swally4704 3 года назад +213

    I did appreciate James Corden taking his hands out of his pocket it showed a lack of ego

    • @toadhall1951
      @toadhall1951 3 года назад +12

      And there's me thinking it was Keith Chegwin.

    • @swally4704
      @swally4704 3 года назад +5

      @@toadhall1951 😁😁

    • @TheSmithyt
      @TheSmithyt 3 года назад +3

      @@toadhall1951 Keith’s dead!! 😀

    • @Adam-zq5rw
      @Adam-zq5rw 3 года назад

      So funny! 😂😂

    • @XrpCookies
      @XrpCookies 3 года назад +3

      @@TheSmithyt Cheggars Plays Rot, lol.

  • @colinpryor4290
    @colinpryor4290 2 года назад +17

    Best way to disarm Police is through smiling, being charming and being subtle in your use of language. I have never seen a cop that could handle that. They all seem to be equipped solely to deal with aggressive confrontation.
    By far and away the best UK Auditor on YT.

  • @GTBOU
    @GTBOU 7 месяцев назад +4

    You summed it all up with the Lincoln quote , Thankyou and safe travels during your work , amazing abilities to stay on point !

  • @johnconran9327
    @johnconran9327 3 года назад +63

    The officer says no he has never been disciplined or had a misconduct hearing, then his eyes twitch like crazy. He was like Johnny English when you mention Mozambique.

  • @erikamitchell8502
    @erikamitchell8502 3 года назад +34

    That was just pure logic vs pure ego. What a beautiful interaction stella

  • @JohnMWigglesworth
    @JohnMWigglesworth 3 года назад +25

    Not the most prolific, but certainly one of the smartest and slickest RUclipsrs going. Well played 🤘🏼

  • @djvincentkelly5599
    @djvincentkelly5599 2 года назад +18

    Between you & AB, you guys are by far the best at doing public photography & the witty factual sarcastic banter in such a calm & polite manner unless you're required to be a little irrate due to being disrespected in an impolite manner.

  • @p.g.reitsma7245
    @p.g.reitsma7245 2 года назад +13

    New fan from Canada. I'm really enjoying your conversations and how you present and explain yourself. Well done.

  • @theworldsbonkers
    @theworldsbonkers 3 года назад +76

    By far one of the best audits I have seen. Great educated interaction with the Police officer.
    Good to see the Police officer interacting in a professional manner. To summarise ,no silly name calling to Police ,no raised voices.
    I think Focus Pocus should be employed by the Police as an audit training adviser.
    Keep up the great work.

  • @gingerowl1747
    @gingerowl1747 3 года назад +29

    By far the best Auditor out there, funny aswell, just wish you could be more active

  • @benjiaj1963
    @benjiaj1963 3 года назад +13

    When you get a notification from Focus Pocus life goes on hold! Nothing is more important than being upto date with your videos.

  • @Scotlandmatters
    @Scotlandmatters 2 года назад +3

    Fantastic video. I love the way you interact with the cops and throw in your hilarious comments. Well done,keep it up.

  • @mitchelldean1738
    @mitchelldean1738 3 года назад +16

    I love these audits across the globe and this is the first audit I have seen of yours. This has been an amazing and educational audit and is now my No1favourite. It was non confrontational and for once having a police officer that is prepared to discuss both your standpoints.
    I hope that the police and the general public across the globe will learn something about frank conversation, negotiation and none confrontational interaction. You should make the ultimate head of the UK police establishment and govt minister aware of this interaction and have them use it as a training exercise to all in law enforcement. Well done. I hope that the police across the globe will learn something about good communications with the public. I have to say I also enjoyed all the comments made by others.

  • @mrf4138
    @mrf4138 3 года назад +158

    It’s so great to see Hocus Pocus back. He’s gifted in his audits. He is so much better equipped mentally, than all the police officers he meets. His arguments are watertight. His laughter is infectious. His questions are laser accurate. His logic is unchallengeable. I love his work. He’s in the top 5 of the entire community. More please. 🙏🏼

    • @jamesharding3147
      @jamesharding3147 3 года назад +20

      Who in your opinion make up the top 5? I’ve watched a fair few auditors over many years and Focus has no equal in my opinion.

    • @JeffJeffers0n
      @JeffJeffers0n 3 года назад +6

      Having just been through Focus' entire channel I'd agree he is the best, so good to have him back in action. I've watched auditing for years, the other four best auditors to make up my top five would be (in no particular order) Kolee, Audit Ed, AB, and Pinac Reports, though he doesn't do audits anymore. I'd say Pinaci News is like the godfather of the auditing community, he should really be in the list too.

    • @Hannah-pk6iq
      @Hannah-pk6iq 3 года назад +2

      Sir I like the cut of your gib.

    • @ozzyefc44
      @ozzyefc44 3 года назад +2

      Pj audits is a great auditor aswell although he doesn’t audit the police

    • @badlarry172
      @badlarry172 3 года назад +4

      top 5
      1 focus pocus
      2 bay area transparency
      3 long island audit
      4 amaganset press
      5 koleeberks
      imo

  • @joefairplay2837
    @joefairplay2837 3 года назад +137

    "You don't deal with the people we deal with." says the cop. No. The photographer deals with much worse than the general public, on a daily basis he deals with Tyrants and Oath Breakers with a propensity to violence and a no accountability when they abuse their authority.

    • @SuperGrimupnorth
      @SuperGrimupnorth 3 года назад +12

      Talks about busy with murders.. these lot are busy accordingly/when they feel like it.. crime stats confirm that

    • @disordely
      @disordely 2 года назад +2

      Weirdly this is the most accurate and thought provoking statement that I have read after months of watching auditing vids. Well said.

    • @gregkasza1925
      @gregkasza1925 2 года назад +1

      But, isn’t he our hero?

  • @BudSchnelker
    @BudSchnelker 3 года назад +69

    A master class! My goodness, that was impressive.

  • @blurta2011
    @blurta2011 2 года назад +7

    Mate you are the best in the game, love hearing you confuse these Police, we need more videos from you as there are some crap auditors out there and they have no idea. Thumbs up mate.

  • @paulbromley6687
    @paulbromley6687 2 года назад +6

    The power of an intelligent, articulate and knowledgeable auditor like FP is brilliant viewing as coppers must think oh shit! our usual “current climate” “you must appreciate” etc isn’t going to play…

  • @lonniejockstrap8354
    @lonniejockstrap8354 3 года назад +48

    My favourite UK auditor by a 100 miles. He's got everything, knowledge, confidence, humour, self-control, educated, intelligent, excellent communication skills and sharp as a pin. The cops tell him he's not allowed to be here, there and everywhere and FP says 'I am' and then the paid professional 'law enforcer' say's 'oh I'll have to take your word for that then cos I don't know'. Cops don't rely on their knowledge of the law to get people to do what they demand, they rely on the abuse of authority, intimidation, false claims, lies etc. If I got as much wrong in my job as they do I wouldn't be employed for long. The cop thought he was smart, he was well and truly outwitted and knew it. It hurt his ego far more than he showed. Brilliant responses to the 'nice' policeman's paranoia and persistent attempts to get sympathetic agreement with his feeling of un-comfortability with someone filming in a car park.

  • @sanchezgotsumkids
    @sanchezgotsumkids 3 года назад +54

    People on watch lists for being national threats get less attention than someone with a camera....just saying.

  • @simongreen1607
    @simongreen1607 3 года назад +21

    "What's the scope of the offer?"
    An Absolute beautiful, quick and funny response. Nice one.

  • @tok1964
    @tok1964 6 месяцев назад +4

    A really intelligent man, his arguments are brilliant and his grasp of law baffles the supposed upholders of the law…..

  • @davethomas6394
    @davethomas6394 3 года назад +4

    Just watched again for about the fifth time, totally rinsed them in the most articulate, intelligent yet at the same time subtly brutal (if possible) manner I’ve seen from any photographer/auditor I’ve seen, I think the smithy p.c had to have a long period of reflection after this one.
    Need more from you please

  • @Ubique2927
    @Ubique2927 3 года назад +61

    Every MOD establishment used to have a sign saying “No Photographs” until it was pointed out that they are illegal.

    • @DeNFlix...
      @DeNFlix... 3 года назад +3

      I have a photo of me on holiday in Devon aged 10yo in 1977, i am stood outside the gate of Dartmoor prison, and behind me is a sign that says 'no photographs'. I thought my dad was very daring at the time, now i now he was just auditing.

    • @MikeEves
      @MikeEves 6 месяцев назад

      Still says that on a rusty sign on the gates of GCHQ Bude. I have the photographs to prove it....🤣

  • @andrewbaxter6432
    @andrewbaxter6432 3 года назад +70

    If he/the police find someone using a camera, in a pulic place uncomfortable, then he's in the wrong profession 👌

    • @thermion7869
      @thermion7869 3 года назад +3

      He feels uncomfortable, how terrible, he's felt nothing yet.

  • @Nitrogenated
    @Nitrogenated 3 года назад +85

    Both cops seem affable enough but the Paranoia that seems to infect all law-enforcement nowadays, is a threat to any positive interaction. This is part of the disconnect and I think the powers that be want it this way. The talkative Cop seemed brainwashed and unable to comprehend social norms. A good interview but somehow troubling.

    • @Yagdrol
      @Yagdrol 3 года назад +7

      Great articulate point you have made.

    • @petermchugh4743
      @petermchugh4743 3 года назад +12

      I don’t think they’re paranoid at all. I believe the truth is they don’t like it and can’t stand that they’re not in control. That’s why you often get, go away, what you’re doing, give us your name, you could be a terrorist, you’re filming private vehicles, safety risk - anything they can try to throw at you to stop something they simply don’t like. I don’t believe any policemen honestly is scared of a random car they drive being posted online - just a lie.

    • @jsutrov
      @jsutrov 3 года назад +11

      I'd disagree. Affable denotes easy to talk to and generally good natured. While at certain points this could describe his attitude and his words it's quickly nullified when in the same breath friendly rather abruptly turns rude curtly asking FP to 'jog on' without skipping a beat
      And does so uniformed, expecting that because he's in fancy dress anything he might 'ask' is not merely a request you're free to accept or decline but rather an order that shall be obeyed or else. This is equally unacceptable as voicing 'not as an officer but as a human' thoughts / feelings / opinions etc. while wearing the badge. And worse still attempting to pass them off as rationale for unlawful orders.
      Remember, you have to understand, as in if you wish to stand it will be under him and with his authorisation. Insubordination will result in forced submission. Personally, and I'm sure many share the sentiment, I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.

    • @noncompliance4100
      @noncompliance4100 3 года назад +6

      @@petermchugh4743 Exactly not paranoia at all. Just the uncontrollable urge to roll out their inflated ego and hand out directives to a lowly member of the public. Attempting to exercise their authority obviously gives them a sense of self worth and in some small way might offer them some balance for all the times the public shouted "filthy wanker piglet" at them that day.

  • @glenstorrie7986
    @glenstorrie7986 2 года назад +4

    easily, one of the best audit videos i have seen....engaging, enlghtenng as well as educational.

  • @garymasser5530
    @garymasser5530 2 года назад +12

    Didn't know James Cordon joined our police force 😂

  • @CaptainHowdyLa
    @CaptainHowdyLa 3 года назад +38

    The power of an individual knowing their rights and the law. Priceless.
    Oh, rapier wit, a funny bone and a face for behind a camera clearly helps too!
    Loved it!

  • @jons1809
    @jons1809 3 года назад +56

    Having watched some of the absolute pretenders during Focus Pocus' absence, all I can say is that this is how it should be done. 10/10.

  • @alanjones4188
    @alanjones4188 3 года назад +55

    Good to see an auditor that is knowledgeable, calm and doesn't stoop way down to the Grunts level where it all becomes a playground p*ssing contest that achieves nothing.

  • @scottscott232
    @scottscott232 3 года назад +4

    Focus Pocus - a few other auditors have mentioned your exceptionally sharp intellect, and humour; KoleeBerks in particular. So I thought I'd just mosy on over to your channel, and this was the first video I came across. I'm not surprised because they were spot on. You're very knowledgeable and very funny. I love the unconcealed expletives when trying to get your tech sorted out. Great bit of dialogue between you and the two officers (who seemed really okay).

  • @Johnjohn-ng4nr
    @Johnjohn-ng4nr 3 года назад +5

    I love the way you handle the police very classy 👏 cheers from Texas

  • @2WHEELSor2WINGS
    @2WHEELSor2WINGS 3 года назад +39

    That was a fabulously good reasoned argument, very well deliverd and pretty well conclusively proved your point.
    Unfortunately it only works with reasonable people, luckily he was.
    Looking forwards to hearing the same argument presented to the average constable. It should have the same result, but I bet it can turn out very differently sometimes ??
    Great video. 👍

    • @BudSchnelker
      @BudSchnelker 3 года назад +2

      Somewhat like your typical Covidian. You can't disabuse them of their fears through reason and facts; you cannot reason a person out of a position into which they were panicked. Or, as Mark Twain said, it's easier to fool a man than convince him he's being fooled.

  • @shortyshorten2629
    @shortyshorten2629 3 года назад +27

    I bow to your verbal Judo skills, Sensei 🖖 His paranoia and ego just couldn't let him accept your astute logic. You are indeed the master (you're flipping funny too) 10/10 👍

  • @cathalsmyth721
    @cathalsmyth721 3 года назад +82

    Watching from Ireland.. without doubt this was a brilliant audit.. well done, it was articulate, polite, and showed the police that not all auditors/photographers are hostile.. well done 👍👍

    • @antof1235
      @antof1235 3 года назад +3

      🇮🇪☘️💯

    • @Dublin-ribeyeking
      @Dublin-ribeyeking 2 года назад +3

      🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

    • @pappy9473
      @pappy9473 2 года назад +3

      Auditors needed in Ireland.

  • @superstardeejay2468
    @superstardeejay2468 2 года назад +3

    This is my first time watching Focus Pocus. I really enjoyed his articulate discussion and his clear knowledge of the law. He has a new subscriber!

  • @creekyknee
    @creekyknee 2 года назад +3

    Excellent audit and wonderful exchange with a very polite and engaging officer.

  • @dantealighieri9540
    @dantealighieri9540 3 года назад +31

    Though the PC's acted polite, they were on a fishing trip. A legal activity like photography in public cannot be weird or strange, no matter what the subject is, as the police always claims. I liked the way you corrected the PC who stood there as a hork, with his hands in his pockets.

    • @noelward8047
      @noelward8047 3 года назад +4

      He was spinning away ... trying to catch a pike.
      No luck Haha

  • @1RebelDog1
    @1RebelDog1 3 года назад +31

    That was an absolute masterclass.. 10 out of 10 ♥♥

  • @dannyandrews8930
    @dannyandrews8930 3 года назад +21

    Oh its so good your back, quality over quantity. Thank you sir.

    • @bpy4073
      @bpy4073 3 года назад +2

      Well said.

    • @Dmrdecs
      @Dmrdecs 3 года назад +3

      A bit more wouldn’t hurt though!

  • @JRYDDER13
    @JRYDDER13 3 года назад +5

    You are brilliant 👏👏 hats off to you 🤩 great work and I have learned a lot from this video, thank you 👍

  • @mariaziak7387
    @mariaziak7387 3 года назад +17

    Respect from Australia 👍
    Your audits are terrific 👍
    I salute you FP 👏
    Keep well......
    Keep em coming 👍
    Best wishes from a big Australian fan👍

  • @user-sh7yy5jp1y
    @user-sh7yy5jp1y 3 года назад +48

    Please do more, it's heartening to see these done in a respectful, lighthearted manner and some of the interactions are hilarious :) Keep up the good work !

  • @anthonyclaxton6551
    @anthonyclaxton6551 3 года назад +22

    By far the best UK auditor. Has the coppers wrapped round his little finger within minutes. Always great to watch. Keep it up.

  • @milanocalibro9616
    @milanocalibro9616 3 года назад +25

    Focus Pocus ... undoubtedly the best auditor / PINAC activist in the UK. Intelligent, informed and witty without the aggression displayed by most other UK auditors. Kudos also to the officer you engaged with who was also intelligent, polite and none aggressive ... a good listener too (I would bet he was a great salesman in his previous career in retail. Listening is one of the greatest assets a salesman can have and this has obviously served him well in his transition into a policeman ?). More of the same please from yourself. Thanks .

  • @steveclack1131
    @steveclack1131 2 месяца назад +1

    I watch loads of audits and just come across yours, brilliant videos, just watched a few and subscribed, thanks buddy

  • @jeffreysmithster
    @jeffreysmithster 2 года назад +3

    Police and auditor both very articulate and zero tension. Bravo.

  • @frances4007
    @frances4007 3 года назад +43

    I watch numerous auditors and you Sir are by far the best 👏 I just wish you would upload regularly.

  • @hudsonbear5038
    @hudsonbear5038 3 года назад +21

    To be honest I found this a rather good audit nice interaction between both sides and the officer allowed you to talk, Nice arguments from both sides... Love your audits......

  • @rayt8606
    @rayt8606 3 года назад +82

    Imagine if the police turned up every time you felt uncomfortable or concerned.

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 2 года назад +9

      I lost my TV remote control 2 months ago,I phoned 999, they were very helpful ,told me it was probably between the cushions on the sofa, it helped me quell my concerns.Money well spent.😉

    • @hls6925
      @hls6925 2 года назад +1

      @@ianhill4585 Ooh! Don't you just love sarcy comments? I'm glad you feel better now. You must have spoken to a detective - I would never have deducted that the control was where he said it probably was!!

    • @designerprojects8137
      @designerprojects8137 2 года назад

      😂😂😂😂

  • @MarcusAureliusAntoninus770
    @MarcusAureliusAntoninus770 3 года назад +2

    Love auditors but first time I've seen your channel was today.
    I love the way you do it.

  • @VadoVoodoo
    @VadoVoodoo 3 года назад +1

    What an eloquent and articulate, intelligent argument you put. Very well done. Every copper should be watching this.

  • @legobatman8353
    @legobatman8353 3 года назад +72

    You dissected his arguments so eloquently I almost got a stiffie.

  • @jasoncdebussy
    @jasoncdebussy 3 года назад +42

    "You don't deal with the people we deal with" - why aren't you out dealing with them instead of wasting your time "having a conversation" with someone who is breaking no laws?

  • @newsnowlancashire9224
    @newsnowlancashire9224 3 года назад +25

    "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" is a quote and motto attributed to Benjamin Franklin, nobody does Audits like Focus Pocus.

  • @dkayflowers79
    @dkayflowers79 3 года назад +16

    Loved that US military audit you did. I liked how you eased down that one guy who was tryin to belittle them saying "They're not used to photography" and you responded they have the 1ST AM which is stronger in protecting of rights. I def sub'd after that 👊🏽👊🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @digsumdirt
      @digsumdirt Год назад

      hi, just recently got into audits & found FP today, very interested to look at the one you mentioned any chance you remember a title or anything pls? Tried a few keywords to find it myself n cant seem to (unless they were based at the RAF base one if so ignore this as going to watch that now!), thx either way all the best fi Scotland, cheers

  • @308V8HZ
    @308V8HZ 2 года назад +1

    Wow , so great you quoted Lincoln , that's been my favourite quote since I was a little kid , I'm now 60 . Good audit !!

  • @NAGOL4043
    @NAGOL4043 3 года назад +115

    When an officer is wearing a uniform and badge he/she should only talk about law not feelings or concerns.

    • @Ndqar
      @Ndqar 2 года назад +4

      I have lots of personal opinions that I have no business going on about at work.

    • @Caesar-3el
      @Caesar-3el Год назад +3

      P.C waffles hurty feelings 🤡

  • @trigger2225
    @trigger2225 3 года назад +19

    Mate you were spot on with everything you said, this is the best audit I’ve ever seen.👍😊

  • @johnuk5160
    @johnuk5160 3 года назад +47

    If the rozzers interacted properly with " WE THE PEOPLE " then they wouldn't have a guilty conscience and maybe not so paranoid,. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @fabriziopalmer141
    @fabriziopalmer141 2 года назад +1

    I have seen lots of these kind of videos and this guy is by far and by a long Way very good and much more clued up and articulates very well. Keep up the good work 👏. Best I have seen yet

  • @wayneb9530
    @wayneb9530 2 года назад +2

    Intelligent... articulate. Informative .... a new breed of auditor. Well done mate

  • @wiseguysi
    @wiseguysi 3 года назад +9

    Almost art! This is how it should be done, a master at work. More please

  • @tirokopita
    @tirokopita 3 года назад +35

    "Can I help you?" actually means "What are you doing!"

    • @allenomalley4014
      @allenomalley4014 3 года назад

      I used to manage fibre optic installs part of my job was to price up and work out routes …. People in a sort of snotty tone would say can I help you I used can you splice fibre instal cable tray they’d so no … my answer was no you can’t then 😀

  • @Hannah-pk6iq
    @Hannah-pk6iq 3 года назад +29

    Just love how he knows his stuff and just makes them look stupid with his calm and funny demeanor. Quoting Franklin was a master stroke - they didnt have a clue. And why is James Corden on here? Please do more.

  • @defected69
    @defected69 8 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant video. Can't believe I've only just discovered your channel. 👌

  • @hottakehylas
    @hottakehylas 2 месяца назад

    Just discovered you today. Watching them all day. Stalking you in the ,moments now. Love the editing and music mate. Got your own style

  • @thermion7869
    @thermion7869 3 года назад +29

    "I feel uncomfortable", "You have to understand", "Obviously", "We are having a conversation", "Under the present climate". Five popular corny phrases out of the Police Handbook?
    How pathetic!

  • @WoollyWanderers
    @WoollyWanderers 3 года назад +133

    I used to work in an Unemployment Benefit Office. I had to tell 6'6" ex-cons that their benefit was being stopped. I had no weapons or tasers. The staff car park was public and there was nothing we could do about it. One lady, just a working class woman doing a job to put food on the table had her car burned out on her driveway. What the police are asking here is for their cars to receive preferential treatment. For a special exemption. I can't see the justification for that

    • @TheByard
      @TheByard 2 года назад +14

      The police feel uncomfortable with having their car's and number plates photographed in the police station car park. Well why park it there. If someone wont's to find out their address, there are some simply ways to do it without carrying a shed load of camera gear and sticking out like a sore thumb. The only reason they park there is it's free.

    • @deadpaul6415
      @deadpaul6415 2 года назад +16

      Get the bus to work if they are that bothered.

    • @bobhoover1725
      @bobhoover1725 2 года назад +5

      as the man said...change the law...or does that make you uncomfortable ?

    • @truckerfromreno
      @truckerfromreno 2 года назад

      No sympathy for DWP staff - they destroy people's lives.

    • @rayelrick1224
      @rayelrick1224 2 года назад +4

      James Corden got new job?

  • @sod4769
    @sod4769 3 года назад +7

    I love how calm and professional you are. The one thing i would really love to point out is the Tone of voice you always use is outstanding.

  • @paulmichael4094
    @paulmichael4094 2 года назад +1

    First time watching you...very professional way to audit...loved it

  • @Tampo-tiger
    @Tampo-tiger 2 года назад +10

    This is the highest standard of all the auditors, that by which all others are judged. His composition of videos, aerial shots, general standard of photography, use of proper music as opposed to the same unlicensed codswallop others use and his highly intelligent and knowledgable (and witty!!) interactions are all legendary stuff. It'll be a fair while before anyone, British or American, get anywhere near this quality.