"McDonnell says that while there is no police training specific to determining whether a photographer’s subject has “apparent esthetic value,” officers make such judgments “based on their overall training and experience” and will generally approach photographers not engaging in “regular tourist behavior."

Long Beach Post: Police Chief Confirms Detaining Photographers Within Departmental Policy

Well looks like I can cross Long Beach off my list of places to visit. I never take “regular tourist” photos, as I find them boring and un-esthetic. These people are idiots.