Paige Donovan, a freelance journalist from Peoria, Illinois, covers a protest against a controversial land development project. When law enforcement tells her to leave a restricted area she enters, she asserts her right to report.

Autumn Sinclair, a 32-year-old freelance photographer in Boise, Idaho, is involved in a minor collision while driving to a photography assignment. When a traffic cop arrives, they discover that her vehicle is uninsured due to a recent lapse in coverage. 

Elliot Mercer has chanced upon a suspicious looking package lying abandoned in a public space. As a concerned citizen, he has informed the authorities and a police officer has reached the location, asking Elliot for details about the package.

Megan Bailey, an architecture student in Nashville, is being interviewed by a police officer about ongoing cyberbullying. She has received threatening messages on various social media platforms, significantly impacting her mental health and academic performance.

Travis Langston, a 46-year-old high school teacher in Dallas, is being interviewed by a traffic police officer about a serious accident he witnessed. The crash involved couple of cars, causing significant damage and injuries. 

Ethan Caldwell, a 32-year-old mechanic in Milwaukee, is being interrogated for possession of cocaine found in his vehicle. He claims the drugs were for personal use due to financial and emotional stress.