It could have been just another in a long list of people trying to go about their day when someone calls the cops on them: sleeping in a dorm, taking a college tour, having a barbecue, golfing, going on vacation, waiting for a friend in a coffee shop, moving into their apartment. 

But something different happened in Memphis, Tenn., this week. Real estate investor Michael Hayes, who is African-American, was inspecting a property under contract when a woman yelled at him to get out of her neighborhood and then called the police, even after he showed her a letter signed by the owner. (Mr. Hayes filmed the interaction and posted it to YouTube.) 

Here’s where the narrative changed: After listening, a white police officer, whom the Memphis Commercial Appeal identified as Brian Pirtle, told Hayes, “You keep the camera rolling. If you have any problems with her, what I want you to do is call me back over here.” 

When the woman told Hayes to hurry up and get out, the officer responded, “He can take all day.”

Both local residents and Americans across the country have praised the officers for their poise and confidence-inspiring way of handling the situation. And it shows that smartphones and dashcams can capture more positive moments as well.

The Memphis P.D. issued a statement, saying, "We are thankful to Mr. Hayes ... for sharing the true image of what our officers represent.”

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