WATCH | The Police Dog Handler Who Outsmarted an ‘Auditor’—Without Even Trying
How a Quick-Witted Police Dog Handler Used Kindness and Strategy to Outsmart a YouTube ‘Auditor’
If there’s one thing self-proclaimed “auditors” love, it’s winding up emergency workers on camera. These so-called accountability activists prowl around police stations, crime scenes and other incidents with their phones in hand, hoping to provoke a reaction that they can monetise. Their goal? To get a clip of an emergency worker “biting”—snapping back in frustration, losing their patience, or reacting in a way that can be spun into a narrative of heavy-handedness.
But every now and then, an emergency worker, in this case, a police officer, flips the script entirely. And that’s exactly what happened when one police dog handler recently turned the tables on an auditor, leaving him completely disarmed—not with aggression, but with pure, unshakable positivity.
Auditor, Meet Your Match
The video (see below) starts as they all do: an auditor approaching a police officer, GoPro rolling, voice steady, setting the stage for a confrontation.
Only this time, the officer wasn’t playing along.
“How are you? You’re from the YouTube video, aren’t you? I know your voice!”
Before the auditor even had a chance to get his usual routine going, the officer greeted him—not with suspicion or annoyance, but with an air of familiarity that caught the self-proclaimed auditor off guard. Instead of trying to shut down the conversation or challenge the auditor’s motives, he leaned into it.
“That’s me. Yeah. Nice to meet you eventually. Genuinely, genuinely. Right. I’ve been wanting to meet you for ages. On a genuine note.”
And just like that, the power dynamic flipped. The auditor, who likely came prepared to be the one controlling the encounter, was suddenly on the back foot. He had been expecting resistance. Instead, he was met with someone who seemed 'happy' to see him.
A Masterclass in Reverse Psychology
With a few simple words, the police dog handler managed to dismantle the auditor’s entire strategy.
By recognising him and treating him like a Z-List celebrity, the officer shifted the interaction from an adversarial one to a friendly chat. The auditor wasn’t just recording a random officer anymore—he was being enthusiastically welcomed, throwing off the tension and making it incredibly difficult to frame the police in a negative light.
Then came the next stroke of genius.
“I just think your videos are really good.”
Now, the auditor wasn’t just acknowledged—he was praised. And not in a sarcastic or dismissive way, but in a manner that seemed entirely sincere.
“Some videos, yeah, you can get a lot of learning from. A lot of people can.”
It was a subtle yet strategic move. Instead of feeding into the “us vs. them” mentality that auditors often thrive on, the officer framed the videos as educational tools that could benefit policing rather than tear it down.
The auditor, perhaps slightly thrown, had no choice but to agree.
Bringing Out the Big Guns (or, More Accurately, the Big Paws)
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Then, the officer delivered the ultimate checkmate.
“Do you want to have a look at the dogs?”
Boom. Now the conversation wasn’t about police accountability, authority, or rights—it was about dogs. And who doesn’t love police dogs?
“Of course.”
With that simple answer, the officer took complete control of the encounter. He knew exactly what he was doing. The auditor was no longer on the offensive, looking for a reaction—he was now just another interested member of the public, asking about the highly trained canines that help keep people safe.
The officer then gave an impromptu masterclass on the different roles of police dogs, explaining how they track suspects, locate discarded evidence, and even help find missing people.
“If somebody runs off and they don’t stop after being challenged, the dog can be sent to bite somebody and detain them. And the dog will hold onto that person until I take the dog off.”
The auditor, who had likely planned on being in control of the discussion, was now just an intrigued listener. And the best part? Every second of footage was painting the officer—and policing in general—in an incredibly professional light.
Social Media Erupts in Praise
Once the video was posted, social media lit up with praise for the officer’s handling of the situation. Comments poured in about how effortlessly he had taken control, how he had left the auditor scrambling for a new angle, and how he had turned what was meant to be a “gotcha” moment into an outright PR win for the police.
“Absolutely brilliant, the way he handled that,” one commenter wrote.
“Reverse psychology at its finest. That auditor didn’t know what hit him!” said another.
Many pointed out how refreshing it was to see an officer not just stay calm under pressure, but actively steer the interaction in such a positive direction that it became impossible to spin it negatively.
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The Bigger Picture: How Police Can Beat the Auditors at Their Own Game
As I’ve written before, self-proclaimed auditors aren’t really that interested in real accountability—they’re interested in monetisation. Their entire business model revolves around provoking officers into giving them dramatic footage they can use for YouTube revenue. The more clicks, the more money.
In many cases, these auditors see their so-called “work” as a form of revenge against the police for past arrests or encounters. In their eyes, it’s never their own actions that are to blame—it’s always the fault of the officer who held them accountable.
That’s why encounters like this are so important. By staying cool, calm, and collected—and even using a bit of strategic flattery—officers can completely neutralise their tactics.
And if you really want to ruin an auditor’s day? Use the trick I’ve covered before: get a colleague to call your phone while your ringtone is set to a commercially licensed track. Since social media's copyright system automatically detects copyrighted music, the auditor won’t be able to monetise the video. A simple phone call, and suddenly, their footage is worthless.
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