In this video, a YouTuber called News Now Yorkshire visits Selby police station in North Yorkshire to film police vehicles and buildings. The police station appears to be closed, but the YouTuber walks around the outside to film the cars and vans. He is then approached by a PCSO who asks to see his designation card. The YouTuber shows his card and badge, and after a brief exchange, the PCSO leaves.
The YouTuber continues to film, but asks the PCSO to keep the volume down as he is interrupting his video. The PCSO accuses the YouTuber of committing a crime and requests his details under section 50 of the Police Reform Act. The YouTuber refuses to give his details and continues to film. A senior officer arrives and explains that as long as the YouTuber is in a public space, he is allowed to film.
The YouTuber then asks about the flag on the police uniform, which some people see as a gang sign and a sign of hate towards the public from the police. The officer explains that it is an emblem of support for fallen colleagues, but some forces have taken a stance against it to avoid provoking negative interactions with the public.
The video ends with the YouTuber expressing disappointment that the police station is closed to the public and calling it a “massive fail” for North Yorkshire police. The video highlights the tensions between the police and the public, particularly around issues of surveillance and police conduct.
