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Keep your hands out of your pocket. >> So, is there's a law that say I have to keep my hands out of the pocket? >> Yeah. >> What law is this? >> Uh two options are you either keep your hands out of your pockets or I'm going to pat you down and make sure you don't have any weapons. >> No, I don't want to be touched. >> Then keep your hands out of your pocket. >> And I don't want to my car to be touched as well. >> Hands out of your pocket. >> Turn around. Why you have to tell me what I do? >> Okay, if you stick your hands in your pocket again, I am going to handcuff you and you're going to hurt yourself. >> For what you going to handcuff me? For what you going to handcuff >> For the traffic violation. >> For what? For what? >> Follow my direction. >> I don't have to follow your direction. No, I don't. >> Yes, you do. >> You have no authority over me to tell you what I'm going to do. >> Police stopped a man over vague allegations that he was driving while impaired and quickly escalated the encounter with a series of demands, including ordering him to remove his sunglasses, step out of the vehicle, and answer questions unrelated to the reason for the stop. When the man calmly questioned the legal basis for the detention, asked what specific violation had occurred, and repeatedly requested a supervisor, the officer became increasingly insistent on compliance. But instead of backing down, he continued recording, firmly asserting his rights and challenging the officer's authority. In the end, despite the prolonged detention and repeated accusations, the officers were unable to clearly establish a legal basis for the stop, ultimately issuing a questionable citation before releasing the man and allowing him to leave. >> Come on out. Meet me out front of the car. >> Why? >> What's that? >> Why you want me to meet you in front of the car? >> Because I said get out of the car and come up here now. >> What is the reason? >> Because I'm going to check you for impairment. Have you been drinking? You under the influence of any drugs? We're going to check. Come on out. This is the last time I'm going to tell you to get out of this car. >> Is this a lawful order? >> Yeah, it is a direct lawful order. >> What is the law? What law did I break? >> All right. You want to go to your car? >> What what law did I break? Don't touch me. Don't touch me. >> car. >> Don't touch me. >> All right, car. >> You never say why you pulled me over. >> Cuz you almost hit the rear end of a semi truck. >> That's not true. I'm not You're lying to me. Okay. >> I'm not and we got cameras, so >> So, is it against the law to hit almost hit somebody? >> Yes, it is. >> What is against the law? >> Okay. >> What what law is? I have I had obstacle in the road. >> Following too close. >> 45 11 point 34. >> No, this is not right. >> It is right. >> You are lying to me. >> All right. Now, take your glasses off. Do you have any medical conditions? >> I'm not going to answer any questions. >> Okay. Do you want to do any field sobriety tests? >> Negative. >> Negative? >> Negative. I'm not answering questions. >> What's that? >> I'm not answering questions. >> Not answering any questions. So, we're not going to go through any tests to make sure that you're okay to actually drive on the roadway and you're not endangering yourself or anyone else on the road. Is that what you're saying? >> I'm not going to answer any question. I didn't say anything. >> All right. We got back to start on the speeding, following too close, and unsafe lane change. Is all your address and everything current on your driver's license and registration? That's a question you got to answer. >> No, I don't care. >> Okay. >> Don't violate my rights. Don't tell me what I can do. >> I violating? >> This is a question. >> Yeah. Which is the state law to have your driver's license, the address on your driver's license? >> out. >> I'm asking I don't know where you live right now. >> You don't have to know. I told you I don't want to answer any questions. >> Okay. All right. Take your glasses off for me. >> Why? >> All right. I got to do the best I can to check to see if you're impaired, all right? >> No, I'm not. >> All right. Take your sunglasses off. >> Is this a law? >> Yes. I'm giving you an order. >> But you can give me order to cut the grass here. Do I have to do it? >> That's not reasonable. >> I don't care. I don't care. You're harassing me. Stop. >> Harassment. >> This is not harassment. >> And stay 6 ft away from me. >> Take your sunglasses off for me. >> Why? >> Cuz I need to look at your eyes. >> No, you don't have to look at my eyes. Can I get your supervisor here, please? So, what was your name and badge number? >> Trooper Shaw. It's S H A W. My badge number is 1741. >> Stay away from me, please. 6 ft. Don't tell me no. >> Keep your hands out of your pockets. That's an order. >> No, this is not a order. >> Hands out of your pockets. >> No, I can't. >> Hands out of your pockets. >> Why why you have to get out my pockets? You don't have control me. >> Keep your hands out of your pocket. >> So is there is a law that say I have to keep my hands out of the pocket? >> Yeah. >> What law is this? >> Well, there's two options. Either you keep your hands out of your pocket or I'm going to pat you down and make sure you don't have anything. >> No, I don't want to be touched. >> Then keep your hands out of your >> And I don't want to my car to be touched as well. Your harassment. >> Okay. You almost struck the rear end of a semi. >> No, that's not true. >> stopped you at >> I'm going to I'm going to take your camera. >> Okay. >> Going to take your body camera and I'm going to take your camera dash camera, okay? >> Yes, sir. >> This is a good record. >> Yeah. And your pocket. >> Turn around. Why you have to tell me what I do? >> If you take your hands out of your pocket again, I am going to handcuff you and you're going to >> For what you going to handcuff me? For what you going to think? For what? For what? >> Follow my directions. >> I don't have to follow your directions. No, I don't. >> Yes, you do. >> You have no authority over me to tell you what I'm going to do. Is are you a supervisor? >> It's >> What's your name and badge number? Yeah. What's your badge number? >> 296 Okay. This is the worst spot to be here if you don't get hit, all right? >> I'm not going to get hit, don't worry about it. You can get hit, too. Why don't you stay here? >> I'm going to stay right here. >> Okay. Well, what about somebody hit you? >> Just stay safe. >> Oh, you consider my my safety? Oh, really? No, don't lie. I didn't say that. What is your name and badge number? >> Uh Carl We have a >> Are you supervisor? Yeah, this guy he didn't tell me he will without particular He didn't say why I can't be detained. He didn't say any crime I have committed. >> Yeah, it looks like you're getting a citation. >> Okay, is this a crime? >> Yes. >> This is not a crime. And he's being threatened to arrest me because I put my hands in my pocket. >> Yeah. >> You want >> We wanted to provide for your own safety, so >> Okay, am I looking safe? >> Yeah, we we don't know. We don't know you, sir. >> Okay. >> He's He's >> He's been real piece of [ __ ] and I want to go to the department to make a complaint. >> Okay. >> Because he's been real piece of crap and I'm going to get the camera of the vehicle and I'm going to get his camera. >> Okay. I'm going to take your You're going to be issued a citation. >> Okay, so why I have to be detained? >> You're going to be issued a citation then you can go. >> Well, you don't have to detain me for this. You know what I'm saying? >> Yes. >> It's a traffic violation. >> It is. >> So, traffic violation is not a crime. Anybody can make traffic traffic violation. >> Until we're done with the traffic stop, you'll be detained. >> He this cop He tells me to I I'm going to He's going He wants to arrest me. Don't look at me like this. >> Look at you like what? >> Tyrant. Being close to me like half a feet here. >> How many times have I told you keep your hands out of your pockets? >> Why you keep Keep my distance away? >> What's that? >> Why don't you keep your hands away from you? >> My hands are out of my pockets. >> Let me sign. >> You will have to sign it, sir. That's just your ticket at the top. You have to have this ticket paid before that date at that time. >> Don't worry about it. >> On the top or on the back. Here's the address you can pay in person or through mail. Here's a phone number you can pay over the phone or through the website. If you have any questions, you can call the phone number as well. >> All right. And you as a sergeant, I'm just going to let you know that he is a real piece of trash, you know, this guy. >> This guy.
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