I understand. Turn around, follow me, please. Pull your hands away from your body, please. You know what, can you turn around? You're under arrest. The rights? Yeah, you you didn't pay attention during Steadfast Civil Law. You will. You'll be able to. I understand, but you are going to jail. Do you want to take your backpack off for me, please? We don't actually do No. No, I'm sorry. No, I'm sorry. On February 26th, 2022, Clearwater Beach officers arrested three young women for underage drinking, illustrating Florida's zero tolerance enforcement and constitutional duty of care during mental health crises. Florida statute section 562.111 prohibits possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age. This constitutes a second-degree misdemeanor. Penalties include up to 60 days incarceration, $500 fine, and potential license suspension. First-time offenders typically receive pretrial diversion rather than incarceration. Clearwater Beach maintains a zero tolerance policy mandating arrest rather than citation for any underage alcohol violation. This policy serves legitimate public safety interests during high-traffic seasons. YES, MA'AM. YOU'RE UNDERAGE DRINKING ON Clearwater Beach. There's zero tolerance. You are. Do me a favor, put your hands behind your back. Actually, do me a favor, unsnap your little thingy. I am serious. Yes, ma'am. I understand that. Turn around, follow me, please. Pull your hands away from your body, please. You know what, can you turn around? You're under arrest. The rights? Yeah, you you didn't pay attention during Steadfast Civil Law. You will. You'll be able to. I understand, but you are going to jail. Do you want to take your backpack off for me, please? Okay. We don't actually do No. No, I'm sorry. No, I'm sorry. Okay, you're treated for anxiety. Okay, [laughter] stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Chill. Lean up against there. Okay, lean up against the thing. If it makes you feel better, have a seat in the grass. Okay? I understand. Okay. I I understand I Listen to me, I understand. Go ahead sit. I understand. Okay. Okay. Grab your phone, call your mom. No, you're going to sit in the grass already cuffed cuz I already handcuffed you. No, you're you're going to you're going Everybody's All three of you are going to jail. No, you go to jail, and then what happens after you go to jail? Yes, you get a bond. It's up to you if you'd like to sit in the grass, that's fine. If not, we have the transport van that's here to take No, she's only she's allowed. Yes. Yes. Okay, I'm sorry to hear that. She's she's having a panic attack, so we're giving her a minute. Do you need the fire department? Okay. There's no air? Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay, listen, I'm not trying to do anything to you. That's the air. Okay. Okay. Okay? Right? Okay. I apologize, but I don't know. I don't know how much light Yes. Yes. Okay, step out. Hang on, I got to I Hang on, one minute. You're going to have to come first. Okay, stand right there. Stand right there. Stand right Come here. Don't go anywhere. Okay, ladies. Step over here. Sit in the shade right here. Come Come sit in the shade. You want to sit in the grass, that's fine. Ma'am, go over here. You don't want to sit in the shade? Okay. Is that all you need? You want some water, ma'am? The Fourth Amendment requires probable cause for arrest. Officers must have reasonable belief based on specific facts that the subject is underage and possessing alcohol. Probable cause can derive from observable containers, admission of drinking, physical indicators of intoxication, or witness statements. In this case, subjects did not dispute being underage or having alcohol. Under Berkemer versus McCarty, routine questions during brief detention do not require Miranda warnings. However, post-arrest custodial interrogation requires advisement before questioning. J.D.B. versus North Carolina established that age is relevant in determining custodial status for Miranda purposes. Younger subjects may perceive less freedom to leave than adults. The subjects experienced genuine panic attacks during arrest. Officers must distinguish medical emergencies requiring fire rescue response from emotional distress manageable through accommodation. Crisis intervention training protocols recommend evaluating breathing, responsiveness to verbal calming, symptom severity, and duration when assessing panic versus medical emergency. Constitutional duty of care requires adequate ventilation, lighting, water access, and bathroom facilities for serious medical needs violates due process. Officers provided accommodations, including phone call to parent, water, improved lighting, and air circulation. These efforts demonstrate reasonable compliance with duty of care obligations. However, no medical evaluation was requested despite extended panic symptoms. Consultation with fire rescue would have provided liability protection and demonstrated thorough care. Under Graham versus Connor, force must be objectively reasonable based on circumstances known at the moment. Officers used minimal force despite emotional resistance. Handcuffing and verbal commands represent proportional response to securing subjects for transport. No escalation occurred despite subjects' reluctance and distress. Differential treatment was provided to one subject experiencing acute anxiety. Constitutional equal protection permits reasonable accommodation for individual medical circumstances. Officers have discretion to address mental health issues through accommodation rather than uniform rigid procedures. Minimal deviation for phone call falls within acceptable discretion. Transport van conditions created environmental stressors exacerbating panic. Equipment design must balance security requirements with humane detention conditions. Overhead empty seats, stand by, please. Hey, who asked for the water? >> All right, switch PT unit. Stand by. I don't want to be separated from you guys. Rest in peace. I want to go back to the My phone is on. Well, you can't use your phone because you can't cuz I took your phones and you can't go with them. Hey, can you just take one of them at a time over to the bathroom right over there? Yeah. Service marine West Bay, we're coming from Bellaire. All right, thank you. You have to go one at a time. You have to go one at a time. Come on, let me see it. >> We're holding the Boardwalk. Do you know us? Hey, you want to sit over here? Yeah, I don't have a car. Hey, sit on the little step or something. That would be great. Oh, I have a car. I was play fighting with my friend. It's the same group of kids. They're going to be south of There's two girls with boxing gloves fighting each other. 584283 Why am I here? Sorry, 580. Yeah, I saw those two fighting. This is a good day to be alive. All right, where were they? If they start fighting again, let me know. In the meantime, all these people sitting on the bridge thing over here, they need to get moving. They can't be hanging around on the bridge. Or on the pier, rather. Never coming here again. Yeah, I know. A man beat this girl up here. You don't have 2K charger. You have to walk them over to PT manner. Stand by over there. Say what? PT is a 12 C. My apologies. Right her cell. They're going to go with you. They're going to go with you. All right. Chubby. My work My openings were easier in the back side. And I got to open them up tomorrow. Thank you. I don't think they work. Yeah. I was like, they care about smoothie king. They care about smoothie king. No, it's not the one in Valencia. Here, a sip of alcohol. Oh my gosh, I've been working there for about over a year. I was like, they care about charges and everything. What? You know, the last time I got a charge for That's fine. I took it to court last year. Or for a 585, I think. Where are my shoes? Where are my shoes? Excuse me. You told my friend to Female, female, adult, female. Come on. GOOD. SCREAM. MAYA! LOOK THROUGH MY SHOES! My shoes AND MY JACKET! MY JACKET! SEE YOU, 585. 895 Yeah, two more in custody. Hey, Roger, can you go three another round for me? You guys go lean up against the railing. Lean up against the railing. Reference to any employee in the Boardwalk area, have them meet us at Lean up against the railing. Cuz I just said that when you got up. Well, I got up because my feet were hurting. Chubby. There's nothing to lean against. The Clearwater Beach officers receive a B. The arrest was legally justified under Florida statute and local zero tolerance policy with apparent probable cause. Officers demonstrated reasonable judgment providing accommodations for anxiety including phone access, water, lighting improvements, and air circulation. Force remained minimal and proportional throughout despite emotional resistance. Professional composure was maintained under difficult circumstances involving highly distressed young subjects. However, limited medical assessment occurred regarding whether panic attacks required fire rescue intervention beyond officer accommodation. This represents a judgment deficiency. Communication about arrest process and likely outcomes was minimal. More comprehensive explanation would have reduced subject anxiety while remaining factually accurate. The three subjects receive a C minus. The decision to consume alcohol while underage on a beach with clearly posted zero tolerance policies demonstrated poor judgment. As apparent college age students, they should have understood legal consequences of underage drinking in a high enforcement environment during spring break season. However, genuine anxiety and panic attacks appeared authentic rather than purely manipulative. Mental health diagnosis provide context though not excuse for criminal conduct. Subjects did not engage in physical violence or active resistance. Eventually complying with commands despite fear prevents a lower grade. The Clearwater Police Department receives a B plus. The zero tolerance policy serves legitimate public safety purposes addressing documented problems during high traffic beach seasons. The policy is clearly communicated, consistently enforced, and proportional to government interest in disorder prevention and resource management. Body camera program provides accountability. Basic detention standards appear adequate with water, bathroom access, and transport procedures in place. Transport van design creates problematic conditions with inadequate lighting and ventilation. Equipment investment would reduce detainee distress and liability exposure. Enhanced crisis intervention. Training specifically for beach patrol officers would improve mental health crisis assessment and response protocols. Key lessons from this case. First, crisis intervention training for all patrol officers improves outcomes when handling subjects experiencing genuine panic attacks or mental health crises. Second, transport vehicle design impacts both officer safety and detainee welfare. Departments should invest in equipment balancing security with humane environmental conditions. Third, clear communication about arrest processes and likely outcomes reduces subject anxiety even in stressful situations without compromising security. Fourth, medical evaluation protocols should guide decisions between officer accommodation and fire rescue consultation for panic attacks and mental health symptoms. Fifth, documentation of mental health claims and accommodation efforts protects officers and departments from liability while ensuring appropriate care delivery. Finally, zero tolerance policies require strict enforcement regardless of emotional distress or first offender status. Understanding local ordinances prevents criminal consequences. For young adults, beach alcohol violations in zero tolerance jurisdictions result in mandatory arrest, not warnings, creating criminal records with employment and educational impacts. First offense dispositions typically include pre-trial diversion programs, alcohol education, community service, and probation rather than incarceration. Total costs range from $1,500 to $4,000 including court fees, program fees, and attorney costs plus non-monetary consequences. Let us know if there is an interaction or legal topic you would like us to discuss in the comments below. Thank you for watching. And don't forget to check out our second channel, Street Body Cam, for even more police interaction and courtroom content.