At the start of any stop, the deputy needs a clear reason to hold someone, and the person being stopped has the right to know why. It's a moment where tone and clarity matter more than anything. The officer should explain what they were called for, and the individual should stay still and be straightforward about basic information. Early communication decides how calm or tense the encounter becomes. >> Me, you're not free to go. >> Okay. >> You're being detained right now. >> Who? I just got a call about a guy trying to steal a dog. >> Yes. >> At the fairgrounds. You got an ID on you? >> Yes. >> So, what's going on with that? >> Um, well, I saw some very beautiful dogs over by the fairground. >> Okay. >> And I saw them on leashes. >> Okay. >> And there's another dog right here that is on a leash. >> Okay. >> And I don't see an owner. So, like >> the fairgrounds is having a [ __ ] hunt going on. a raccoon hunt they do every year. >> That's fine with me. >> You got an ID on you? >> My I can tell you my name. I can tell you where I'm from. >> You got an ID on you? >> I do. >> That's it. >> Why? >> You're being detained right now. >> For what are the charges? >> For attempted stealing of a dog at the fairgrounds. >> I was not going to steal a dog. >> Well, that's what we got called for. So, you got an ID on you, sir. >> I do, but I did not. I'm on a motorcycle. I'm not going to steal it. >> Sir, I'm not going to sit in argue with you. >> What am I being detained for? being detained for investigating a dog theft at the fairgrounds. >> Okay. So, if I show you my ID, will you let me go? >> No. >> Okay, then what? >> Got your ID on you, sir? >> I do. >> Let's see it. >> Give me a minute. >> Nope. >> I'm going to take my helmet off and do this comfortably. >> Yes, I am. >> Sir, back to me. >> Tell me. >> No, you cannot apprehend me. >> I'm defending you right now. >> You cannot do that, >> sir. >> You're refusing to ID yourself. Turn around. I'm going to give you my ID right now. >> During a brief detention, deputies are supposed to keep things simple, explain the concern, stay patient, and give clear directions. The person being stopped isn't required to answer every question, but staying cooperative, and avoiding sudden movements keeps the situation steady. When both sides communicate clearly, things stay controlled instead of drifting into conflict. >> I am giving you my ID right now. >> No, you cannot do this. You cannot do this. >> Turn around. I'm giving you my ID, sir. >> Pass that. >> I am giving you my ID. >> Turn around. >> I am giving you my ID. >> County. >> That hurts. >> County 6. >> That hurts. >> I got one. I'm trying to take him. Resisting. >> Sir, that hurts very badly. >> Sir, turn around. Put >> I'm giving you my ID. >> 29. Did you adise? >> I'm giving you my ID. >> Roger. He's trying to resist me. >> No, I'm not. I'm giving you my to do that, sir. ass not do that, sir. You cannot do that. >> You're resisting. Let's see your other hand. You What am I being arrested for? >> You're being detained for what? >> Turn around. >> No. >> You cannot do this. I'm not resisting. I am not resisting. >> I can't breathe, sir. This is I can't breathe. >> Well, take your helmet off then. >> I will if you let me. I'll take it off. Don't worry. When an officer thinks someone is pulling away or hesitating, things can escalate fast. Deputies are trained to secure the scene, but they're also expected to recognize when a person is confused rather than aggressive. Anyone being held should avoid physical reactions entirely. No twisting, no stepping back because even small movements can get misread in high stress moments. him. Sam, >> why are you doing this? Can I want to catch me? >> Why are you doing this, >> sir? I told you what we're doing. I don't know what's wrong. I didn't threaten anybody. >> I didn't threaten anybody. >> Sit up on your knees. >> All right, get up. You're going to take my bike and everything. >> Yeah, we'll call it. >> Yeah, it's getting hurt. God, man. Why are you guys doing this to me? >> Don't fight one of my deputies. >> Well, you guys didn't tell me why I'm being arrested. >> You didn't tell me why I'm being arrested. >> I said you're detained. >> Okay, but for what? But for what, >> sir? >> For what? Why am I being detained? >> Cuz we're investigating. >> You guys threw me down on the ground, man. >> We're investigating attempting dock theft of the fairgrounds. >> I told you that. I asked for your ID. >> I have it on me and I'm going to give it to you. You refuse to give it to me. >> I'm going to give it to you. >> So, I put you in cuff then you refuse. >> I said I was going to give it to you though. >> I did >> after. >> No, I said I was going to give it to you and then you use force. Yes, you did. >> It's all in body. >> You guys, you can't do this. >> Get in the car. >> Get in the truck. Get up in the truck. You are okay. >> I came down here to circle back around. I saw the bike. He come from the house. Hey, what are you doing? Oh, there's a dog up here. At least there's no owner around. >> So, he's going through another house and doing this again. >> Well, bud, you're detained right now. >> You're matching the description. You're just trespassing dog. >> No, I didn't. I need your ID. Nope. >> So, they want him trespassing up there. >> I need your ID. Nope. I'll give you my name. You're retained. I want your ID. >> Nope. Nope. Nope. Well, you're failing. >> That's his. >> Oh, no. It's from that guy. >> You're not going to ID yourself. I'm going to detain you. Put cuffs on you. I got one cuff and he starts You ain't doing this. You ain't doing this. I grab him. Put him in the front of the truck. Hey, he's trying to resist cuff up. Then he got mad. Came off the truck and I grabbed his leg and got him on the ground. >> Yeah. He gave me a hit or anything. I think that helmet might have busted in the mouth. He had that motorcycle helmet on. Oh, >> they were laying like right here kind of scuffling when I showed up. So, >> no, he had had this handcuffed up. He wasn't getting this hand. Yeah. >> Then he started kind of doing the full way. >> He's going for minimum resisting. >> Well, when he's got that uh what's this resistance injury tone? So, >> he don't seem right. temple. No, Mount Vernon's head. He did this earlier or like earlier this month or last month down at the county line. He came up to some person's house doing the same thing about his dog. >> Yeah, that's what he said here. >> And then the next day he shows up and just sitting watching the house on his motorcycle or something like that. >> He's And then Mount Vernon said he's been doing the same thing down there going to people's houses trying to like take dogs. So yeah. So he's listening with injury and then trespassing from the county forever. Do you have the key? You know what, sir? Can >> Can you take the key? Because the you can see the tail lights on right now. >> Yeah. When they come to the tow truck, >> man, these guys, why are you doing this? So, I can I have to pull it off the impound lot. Okay, that's fine. That's fine. What am I being arrested for? Hope you turn nice. >> I'm not going to say any. I'm not speaking to anybody. You guys took my phone, too, didn't you? You took my phone and my wallet. >> I have that all up here with me. >> There's going to be people looking for me. I hope you know that. I mean, uh, I have a very close relationship with my neighbor. She's going to be looking for me. I hope you know what you're doing. You'd be surprised. I'm actually relieved you're not a woman because women are much worse. [snorts] Much worse. And I'm sure there's probably some at the precinct or the jail or wherever you're taking me. So, I mean, am I being arrested? >> You are under arrest right now, sir. >> Yes, you are arrested. >> I'm being detained, but you're obviously apprehending me. So, >> you're obviously arresting me. >> I'll explain it to you once we get up here and get looked into jail. >> All right, step on out, sir. Come on. >> Well, I'm lightheaded. I can't Hold on. Step on out. We'll get the jacket off. You just pull up a little bit. >> Ready? >> Yeah. Hold on. Oh man. >> I'll help you out. >> Really? >> You just got a wrench. You're probably a little winded. >> I got I got I got your stuff. I'll come get everything. >> Once someone is handcuffed, the focus shifts to safety. Deputies have to check if the person is hurt, overheated, or struggling to breathe. This is where the individual should speak up clearly if they feel unwell or need help. At this stage, it's less about the accusation and more about making sure the person is stable before continuing the process. I got blood in my hand. We'll get it off in here. This little wall right here. What's wrong? Really? >> You got to breathe. >> I need more water. Want to sit down over here. I'll get your jacket off, too, so you cool off a little bit. You take anything? >> I just need to know for medical reason. Did he take anything? >> He was overheating with the jacket. >> He in the car. He in the car. The car is a air conditioner. >> It's hot in there. >> Scoot your back a little bit. There you go. You took anything we need to know about any kind prescription medicine. You guys overheating, sir. Sir, you're What's wrong with you? You was overheating. Pick up some water for you. >> Here, sit up a little bit. You can't breathe over. Breathe that way. There you go. Anything you say? >> No. If a person looks shaky or distressed, deputies are expected to slow things down and make sure nothing medical is being overlooked. Heat, panic, or exhaustion can hit harder than people think. The safest approach is honesty. Tell officers if you feel faint, overwhelmed, or unable to stand. Getting checked out isn't a punishment. It's part of keeping the person safe in custody. I don't take anything off real quick. Real quick, >> step up, sir. Step out, sir. We're going to go get you checked out in the hospital. Put your foot down. You're fine. Put your foot down. Bring your other foot down. You're fine. I got There you go. Step this way. He is under arrest. We took him I took him to transport him to jail. >> Yeah. >> And his vitals were way out of whack. Yeah. >> We're not the ones that brought you here, so don't take it out on us. I'm just doing my job. The jail refused. >> Okay. Well, he's fixed. >> All right. You got to say he's good. Transport him back to jail. Pressure is good. >> All right, sir. So, what's going to happen now? You're under arrest for resisting with injury. I'm going to transport you back to Mar County Jail where you get booked in. >> They're going to ask you a bunch of questions. So, just cooperate with them back there. Even with all the confusion, this stop shows how fast a simple call can turn into a full arrest when communication breaks down. The deputy focused on a reported dog theft attempt. The suspect hesitated at the wrong moments and everything escalated step by step. After medical checks and a long ride, the final result was resisting with injury. A reminder that clarity, calm, and timing can shape the entire outcome of an encounter.