Seattle Chinatown Block Watch

Chinatown Security Watch
唐人街治安巡逻
Sat 5.9.26 / 12-1:30pm
1) Man holding large liquor bottle spotted walking down Jackson.8th.
a. Resident reported male trying to break window at the Bush Hotel. Then cross street.
b. Good job.

2) Reported male possibly high on drugs with no shirt, pants keep slipping down showing his underwear.
b. He lunged at me with hand on my bag handle of yellow post.
c. I shouted, my bag!. Then he was tossing himself betwewn DB customers outside.
d. Informed WDC to help.

3. Informed WDC to help man with water, snack & services if accepted.
a. Given food by a samaritan

4. Known female grunted at me.

SPD Foot Patrol
Fri 5.8.26 / 3:15pm
Hing Hay Park
The community appreciate your presence to keep us all safe.
Thank you so much.🤝🌸📣

AI Overview

Generally, you cannot legally stop someone from filming you in a public space, such as streets, parks, or sidewalks, because there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. While you can ask them to stop, walk away, or hide your face, they are protected by the First Amendment to photograph or record in public.

Key Aspects of Public Filming:
No Privacy Expectation: If you can be seen by the public, you can be filmed.
Commercial Use/Harassment Exceptions: While recording is allowed, using a person's image for commercial purposes without consent is generally illegal. Furthermore, if the filming constitutes harassment, stalking, or is conducted in a private area (e.g., bathrooms, fitting rooms), it is illegal.
Private Property: If you are in a shop, restaurant, or mall, the owner can set rules prohibiting filming.

What You Can Do:
Walk Away: The easiest way to stop being filmed is to leave the area.
Request Them to Stop: Politely ask the person to stop filming.
Film Them Back: A common tactic to deter someone filming you is to film them back.
Report Harassment: If the person is following you, threatening you, or making you fear for your safety, call the police to report harassment or stalking.

AI Overview

Public photography and video recording are generally legal in Seattle and across Washington state for anything in plain view, including law enforcement, under the First Amendment.

You can record in public spaces (streets, parks, sidewalks) without consent. However, there is no absolute right to film everywhere, particularly where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.

Key Considerations in Seattle:Public Spaces:

Recording is allowed, but individuals cannot record audio without 2-party consent in private conversations, though this rarely applies to public spaces with no privacy expectation.Law

Enforcement: Police cannot confiscate or demand to view/delete photos or videos.

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