Hey, no, please. >> No, that's fine. That's fine. >> Anyways, we're here cuz the bank called. They're a little concerned that you're filming uh an armored truck. >> Why are you taking my phone? I'm recording. >> I understand that. I need to talk to you. >> You don't need to take my stuff like that. >> What's your name? >> When there is no crime, an ID is still demanded. And in just a few minutes, you'll see exactly how the law gets twisted. ID because the thing is we got to write a report for because in case something happens to this armored truck, we got to know who >> who's filming what. >> Is there any way we can talk to you? >> So, why don't you why don't you help me [music] out here and give me your name so I know who I'm talking to. >> The camera turns on and it could be the last day of a cop's career. A man is standing in a public area in Miami, Florida, filming the outside of a bank in an armored truck for personal reasons without trespassing or interfering with private property. Everything seems perfectly normal until a stranger steps out with a so-called rule that no one can clearly explain or trace to any law. Hey, no, please. Have a good day. Oh, hey, tie your shoes, man. Tie your shoes. Lumis, it's just a cameraman. Relax. >> [laughter] >> Have a good day, babe. >> Hi. Good morning. >> Good morning, ma'am. >> I know that you have a ticket open for something that you're doing in the ranch, right? >> What was that? In the ranch. >> Okay. You are recording because you have a construction going on outside. >> No. >> What? What is the >> uh I'm working on a project. >> And a project for what? >> I'm recording the bank to see how much traffic you have here in this bank. It's a project I'm working on. >> But at the bank, we have policy. So, you can be recording when we have lumas on the way. >> Oh, for real? Is that a law? >> It is. >> What law is that? I want to know cuz I don't want to break the law. >> No, that's fine. So that's why I'm telling you. I don't want to >> What law is that? Cuz I'll look it up on my phone right now. >> Okay. Well, I don't have time for that now. >> No, no, no. I want to know what law I'm breaking. >> Okay. What money is that? >> You're saying that I'm breaking the law. I want to know which law. >> I'm telling you that you you can't record when he's coming into the branch. >> Why is that? Who is he? I don't know who he is. >> You don't know what Lumi is? >> No, I don't know who Lumi is. >> Find out what Lumi is and stop recording when they're on the way. Okay. >> Okay. Well, you know what? How would you like if I tell you what to do? You're telling me what to do on the sidewalk? I'm not doing anything illegal. Who the hell is this guy? Is he special? Is your body cam on? Cuz I'm going to request that. >> Lumis. Lumis, you work for the government. You work for the government. >> Perfect. >> Perfect. He You know what? That makes him a public employee. I have a right to record him. >> That's fine. >> Have a good day. >> After vague claims and questions that never receive real answers, the atmosphere begins to grow heavier. And when those unclear rules fail to convince, another call is made. Bringing in people who are supposed to show up only when there's actually a real problem. >> What's up, man? >> You're parked just calling you out. You parked illegally, >> huh? >> You're parked illegally. >> I know, but I'm here just to see you, man. They called the bank called. They're a little worried about you. Uh, >> what's your name and badge number? >> Right here, man. >> Rua 7525 right there. >> Oh, cool, cool, cool. I got it. What's Well, you you're parked illegally. >> What's your name? >> My name is Joey. Since you give me your name, I'll give you my first name. >> You're parked illegally, bro. >> I didn't give you my first name cuz that's my last name. >> No, that's fine. That's fine. >> Anyway, we're here cuz the bank cop concerned that you're filming uh an armored truck. >> Is that money? Is that bad? Is that Is that illegal? >> I am telling you what I'm being called out for. >> I think it's a waste of I think it's a waste of taxpayers money. I think >> before me talking, you would understand what I'm here for. >> No, I think I think it's pathetic that you're here. I listen. >> Not you. Not you. >> No, I know. I know. I know. But I'm telling you what I'm being called. >> Can you educate them? >> I will. As soon as I'm letting you know. I'm letting you know why I am here because you're asking me >> and I'm responding to what you're saying. That's all. >> Yeah. >> Cool. >> So, they're they're a little concerned that you're filming armored trucks. >> I'm actually filming the bank. >> Huh? >> I'm actually filming filming the bank and they showed up. >> And they showed up. >> So, you have any ID? Because the thing is we got to write it a report because in case something happens to this armored truck, we got to know who >> who's filming what. You know what I mean? >> Do you know that you do you know the statute code of Florida ID [music] 901 901.151. >> And what does it say? >> Yeah. Only if I commit a crime about or has. >> Right. >> Do you suspect me of committing a crime? >> What are you doing? I'm not suspecting anything, but I got to write a report because they called the suspicion. >> You can put you can put you can put John Doe on the report. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. And I got you on camera, too. >> Awesome. Cuz I'm I'm going to request that. >> Good request. I'm going to I'm going to catch you educating them. I'm going to educate you educating them. >> Catch you educating them. Educate them, bro. Cuz I know the law. >> Look at this crybaby, bro. >> Hey, stop stop being a crybaby, man. >> Stop being a crybaby. Everything starts being explained with reasons that sound perfectly reasonable until a familiar request is made. And in that moment, the conversation shifts to a whole new level where the line between law enforcement and citizens rights begins to blur. >> You in there? It's too dark to see. Hey, how you doing, sir? Can I get your name and badge number, man? >> Yeah. Easo is 943. >> Awesome, bro. Thanks. >> Cool. What's this car number right here? super dark tint. You can't see nothing. And this guy's just uh I don't like this guy's attitude. Not one bit. Hey, you need to do better, bro. >> Huh? >> You need to do better, man. >> And stop asking people for IDs if they don't commit crimes or about or has, especially for recording. Especially for recording. Nice try, though. Nice try, though, bro. Park legally. You're not above the law. >> You committed a crime, I wouldn't be that. >> Yeah. All right. But park legally next time. Park legally. >> Park legally. This is my job. I make probably more than you. Guaranteed. Guaranteed. And you over there parked illegally, too. I should call them out on that, too. Look at this one. Another one. Ready. >> Park this way cuz you're on a puddle. You're not going to be able to get out. >> Yeah, you guys are parked illegally. Just thought to let you guys know, bro. Right there. Just saying. >> As the questions become more direct and impossible to avoid, attitudes begin to change. And from that moment on, the exchange is no longer just a conversation. It becomes a real test of the limits of power. >> Parked illegal. There's park plenty of parking spaces there, bro. >> You know, if I was to park there, you would take me in a heartbeat, bro. >> Depends on the individual. >> That's all, bro. >> Because technically this isn't a crime, bro. >> I know. And it's pathetic. You guys came for a guy with a camera, bro. >> We got to come. >> I know, bro. Not you. pathetic them, bro. They're saying I can't record th those employees from that crazy stop you from recording them is if you're close enough to get any obtainable audio because that's covered under the Florida whisper act. >> No, no, no. >> That up. Or if you know about >> if I'm standing in public, bro, I can record all that. >> I'm telling you audio audio in those kind of situations, if you were close enough to in hear any kind of transactions, that's covered up. >> But where inside the bank and [ __ ] >> No. No. >> Like in public though, you're talking about being in public. What if he's out in public? For instance, you're you're going up to them and you're talking. You guys are done. >> Okay, cool. >> Hope you learned something new, buddy. >> Go ahead. >> So, in any case that let's say you over hear some sort of transaction or anything involving communication between the bank and them specifically and you report anything sending the Florida whisper act, you might look it up. It covers that. Okay. >> But what if I'm standing in public? >> If I'm standing in public, first amendment outbeats all that what you just said. That's all >> I am. >> I'm aware of that law though. I know what you I know what log you're talking about. What's your name and badge number, man? >> Deputy Parker. My bad, >> Cool. Appreciate it. All right, so we good here? >> Good. They're leaving, so yeah, you're good, bro. Have a good day, man. >> You, too, man. Have a good day, man. Next time, park legally. Make sure you guys buckle up. You guys are not above the law. Have a good day. This guy's full of crap about that. Have you guys ever heard of that whisper loud? Look it up, guys. I don't know if he said the statue code or not, but I'll go back on my video. I'm going to see what's up on that lock cuz I would love to get educated on that. There were no handcuffs, no citations, and no charges filed. But what just happened leaves a question far bigger than this single encounter. Are citizens rights truly respected? Or do they only exist when people know the law well enough to defend themselves? Under 42 USC section 1,983, citizens can sue police officers for violations of constitutional rights. Officers who violate those rights may face civil liability, financial damages, disciplinary action, or even termination. Up next, just seconds after hitting record, the phone is suddenly touched. No warrant, no clear explanation. And from that moment on, everything begins to cross the line of what's considered normal. >> Hey, how's it going? >> Hey, how's it going? Can I talk to you for a second? >> What's going on? Why are you taking my phone? >> Relax. Relax. >> Why are you taking my phone? >> Relax. Relax. >> Why are you taking my phone? I'm recording. >> I understand. I need to talk to you. >> You don't need to take my stuff like that. >> What's your name? Do you have ID on you, sir? Sir. Sir. Sir, can I talk to you for a second? >> Hey, partner. We don't have a problem with you recording us. >> Seems like he does. >> No, but but but he's he's asking you some simple questions because, as you know, across this country, there are people that are out to harm police for a reason, right? You read about it every day in the news about people getting ambushed and so forth. So, not only do you have the right to wait, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on. >> I'll give you a chance to talk, I'm explaining to you the reason for our contact, which is, I would think, what you want, right? So, just like you have a right to report, we have a right come talk to you about, make sure you're not a threat to us or the citizens coming into other parts to come here once a threat to the people. And if that's your >> I was incriminated by the time of couple weeks. >> Okay. Well, we could talk about that, too. >> There's nothing to talk about. >> Actually, there is a lot to talk about. I'm a supervisor here, and if you need to make a complaint or something like that, we can handle that as well. >> I already have nothing to >> After the early moments filled with dispute, where the right to record is acknowledged in words, but challenged through actions. The story doesn't stop there. From this point on, the conversation shifts in a different direction where questions that seem simple suddenly carry far greater weight. >> Go in and sit down and talk about that. Or you could simply ID yourself. >> I'm homeless. I was living in my truck. I I stay out of my truck and uh Officer Chris Loose almost made me lose my truck. >> Okay. >> Is there any way we can talk to you? So, why don't you why don't you help me out here and give me your name who I'm talking to and that way >> you understand the Fourth Amendment. >> I do understand the Fourth Amendment. >> So, that's why I'm asking for your name so I can look into what you just talked about with Officer Lewis. >> Look up uh Chris Lewis. You you'll find he can tell you all about it. >> You the one that drives >> He knows what he did. >> You drive an old truck. Sir. Sir, are you going to have a conversation or no? >> Let me let me ask you this question cuz maybe you just cut to the chase. Are you on probation or parole? >> I'm going to answer the question. >> Okay. >> What evidence do you have that I'm under that I have of >> I don't have any I don't have any evidence of that. However, by asking that question, if you are, you are now obligated to inform me of that. >> That question that question I don't have. I'm asking you. And simply asking you means you legally need to state whether you are or not. That is a condition of your probation. >> If I was, I would tell you I am, >> but I am not. >> Thank you. Then you answered the question that that's all I was asking for. This doesn't have to be adversarial. >> You know what I mean? >> Your your officer made it like that. >> My officer isn't me. My officer isn't me. >> You guys are a part of a team. >> You guys work as a team. We're all >> You're officers. >> We're all members of the human. >> One of your officers almost made me lose my truck and I'm in my situation. How do you think I feel about that? >> Okay. So, how do we take steps to fix that? >> What is this? >> Almost made me lose my truck. >> Okay. So, how do we how do we take steps to help you with that? If you're in a situation where things are bad, how do we take steps? >> This really showed me you guys aren't there to help. I was trying to have animal animal control come out and deal with the dog. And he he didn't as a public servant, he didn't help me. He incriminated me. >> And how did he incriminate? What what were you? >> He he told me that I was trying to have animal control come out and deal with the dog for the second time. He told me that the dog couldn't be off the leash. >> The conversation slowly moves away from the initial explanations and begins to touch on deeper issues. As personal circumstances are brought up, the atmosphere grows heavier. And what follows makes it clear this is no longer a routine encounter. >> And you and you do realize that these cameras work both ways, right? >> Yeah, I know. >> Okay. All right. >> Usually they get turned off every now and then. Sir, I'm not here to try to change your mind about how you feel about police or anything like that, but what I will say is just treating people with just common courtesy and respect like we're treating you >> goes a long way. >> Why Chris Lewis do that? >> We're not talking about Chris Lewis. If you want if you >> He put me in this situation. >> He didn't put you in this situation. You're putting yourself in this situation. >> He didn't He >> when he arrested me, I wasn't bothering nobody. >> I was trying to help the city out. He's got nothing to do with you right now. If you want to make a complaint about Chris Lewis, >> you didn't make it with me. >> The captain seems like he he thinks that uh my violates weren't writed, so so be it. I don't have to write another complaint. >> Okay, then then contact the DA's office. What's the point of this? >> Just gathering content for a story. >> Okay, gather your content. That's fine. And you're so you told me you are not on probation or parole, correct? >> No. >> Okay. Very good, sir. >> Is there anything else we can do for you? >> I don't think so. >> Okay. >> I'm just trying to survive and the officer telling me that they're not. >> Do you want any resources from us? >> That's >> on November the sec. On November the 3rd, I was trying to cross El Camino. I rescued a little girl out of a car. Uh, Officer Gmore says that he says that if I'm giving the paramedic attitude that he can put me in handcuffs right now because there's three people here that are more important than me right now. >> Okay. Again, you don't you want to stand out here and film and make statements but not actually come in and actually have a conversation about any kind of whether you want to go through the complaint process, you want some resources we might be able to >> I went over to request to speak with Susan three times. I was denied over three times. >> All right. Is there >> just when the situation seems to have reached the limits of patience, promises of help begin to surface. But in that moment, the line between goodwill and accountability starts to blur and the conversation is about to enter its most controversial phase. December code for Okay, so you can sit here and record all day long. If you're making a story, that's great. Is there anything we can do today that's rational and something that we can actually help you with? >> Are you homeless right now? >> When I needed help, the police didn't help me. >> What do you think we're doing? >> How are you going to help me now? >> I'm talking about right now. Is there anything we can do for you right now? Whether it be take a complaint, help try to help you find some resources. Anything that we need here, or do you just want to be left to to record? >> What am I supposed to do when I'm put in this situation? And like I'm like I'm saying, I almost lost my truck, man. That was my home. >> Okay, that doesn't answer my question. I'd be more than happy to sit down with you and try to help you help you out. >> I already came over here over three times. They told me that the officer didn't violate my right. So that's what the police think. >> All right. So So they're going to stick with their decision. >> I'm I'm interpreting that as case closed. You don't want any assistance from me. I wanted assistance a long time ago. I I came over here over three times. Why didn't they Why didn't they have them come have you come out and talk to me? >> It's quite possible I wasn't here. >> Well, they could have told me we can have you speak with this officer. So, and so >> why do you want Do you want to take I'm giving you an opportunity to take care of it now. >> What is that going to do? >> I don't know. We'd have to sit down and you'd have to tell me what's going on. Work >> off my record. >> Okay. All right. All right, have a good day. If there's if there's nothing else I can do for you, have a good day. When all explanations have been given, the question is no longer about who is right or wrong, but whether accountability is truly being enforced. And these final moments will make one thing clear. When people need help the most, where does the system actually stand. This is not just a reminder for law enforcement, but for all of us. Protect civil rights, speak out against injustice, and never let silence become complicity. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. [music]