Topic: Cop Watching

John Bush recounts his December 4, 2011, arrest in downtown Austin involving Officer Jason Mistrick (badge 4856) while walking with Matthew Medina and Danny Panzella. The incident began with a verbal exchange on 6th Street and escalated when Bush attempted to film police interacting with an intoxicated individual. Despite complying with orders to move behind a pole, both Bush and Medina were arrested and charged with failure to comply with a lawful order.

The discussion examines the distinction between the Cop Watch and Cop Block organizations and the specific city ordinance used to arrest activists. John Bush argues that Officer Mistrick's order to move was unlawful because the activists were peacefully recording from a distance and not interfering with police duties. The segment highlights the use of "failure to comply" as a tool for police to issue unreasonable demands without a legal basis.