Photo with policeman

Mon Gol on 21/08/2014 - 21:51
Last edited 21/08/2014 - 22:00

Hi everyone,

Please do not judge me if my question sounds silly. My mum is here visiting us from overseas. Sure thing we take her around Sydney showing all sight seeings of this beautiful city. BUT. She wants to be pictured with policeman. Australian policeman.
Sometimes we see policemen around walking, buying coffee… Do you think it is ok to approach them and ask to pose for a photo with my mum?
I know it sounds stupid. It sounds childish… But really - is it bad?

Your opinions are highly appreciated.

Travel

Comments

  • kokoboko on 21/08/2014 - 21:55
    +1

    Just go for it.. They won't mind..

  • bigsarg7 on 21/08/2014 - 21:57
    +1

    Clearly some Police are more than happy to engage with public!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBqy-yPNxdA

    • Islund on 22/08/2014 - 09:39

      arresting scene

  • watwatwat on 21/08/2014 - 21:58
    +1

    It's legal to photograph policemen (in a public place) so technically even if they didn't consent, you would be legally entitled to stand near them and take photographs.

  • Mon Gol on 21/08/2014 - 22:00
    +1

    Oh really? Thank you! You made my mum's day! Will be photohunting policemen coming weekend, yaaahooooo

    • juventino on 21/08/2014 - 22:06
      +3

      Yes. they are public servant. so you can take their picture and even videotape them without consent.

      I've recorded and took pictures of policeman and policewoman arresting a drug dealer in a pikachu suit

      • altomic on 24/08/2014 - 08:37
        +1

        Was it the drug day dealer, the police or you in the pikachu suit?

  • TheAviator on 21/08/2014 - 23:26

    I'm sure if you ask nicely they won't mind :)

  • Davo1111 on 21/08/2014 - 23:27
    +2

    Just be polite. They can decline.

    They just can't stop you from taking a photo.

    • pax on 22/08/2014 - 07:29
      +1

      Might be the difference between a smile and a scowl.

  • anna10 on 22/08/2014 - 07:35
    +1

    If you want to photo people it's only polite to smile and ask nicely, seems obvious to me.

  • Malarkey on 22/08/2014 - 09:48

    Just be nice about it, I'm sure you won't have a problem.

  • drexxx on 22/08/2014 - 19:10

    the only way in Australia for this to happen is if you mention your mother's fantasies about policeman :P

  • nerd1 on 23/08/2014 - 15:32

    don't attempt to or ask when they are in pursuit.

    but if they are idling by, just ask. We asked a federal police officer on a bike to take a photo with the kids. and he was happy to do so.

    just approach them with a big smile and hands in the open preferably extended above your head

  • bargdebarg on 28/08/2014 - 18:02

    Please post pics or it didn't happen

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