happens to be a police officer. >> This is the guy's supervisor. >> Good. >> No, he's the one that >> No, he's the one. That's him. >> There's no court in there. >> That's the court officers right there when you walk through that door. Okay. >> A reckless claim ignited the entire scene, triggering a blatant display of abuse of power that left the public stunned. >> You know, the ex government car, whatever. >> All those cars say that. They It's not supposed to say police on your vehicle anywhere with lights and all that stuff. >> In an instant, the situation erupted into chaos. The impersonator was protected while the citizen was dragged into a spiral of oppression. Security guard claiming to be a police officer [music] was asked to verify his identity. But the moment real officers arrived, everything flipped and the cameraman suddenly became the target instead. >> Hello, officer. >> I am not too good. We've got a uh a fake or something of a police officer. It says police interceptor in the back of his vehicle and now detain me. >> Okay. Well, let's talk to him real quick. Sure. Figure out what's going on. >> He's detained you for what? >> He hasn't said. He won't He won't say anything. He's just parked. What's that? >> You Josh? >> No. >> Or John? >> No. >> Okay. >> I didn't say my name at all. >> Are you staying here? >> What's going on? What's that? >> Are you staying here? >> I don't answer questions. >> Okay. You know I'm the police, right? >> I know you're the police, but obviously he says he's a cop, too. And how do I damage? >> No, that's I'm that's just what I'm saying. >> But I'm asking you why would there be damage? >> Why did you Why would you want to talk to me? Do you have >> Because you have everybody has a right. >> Sure. So impersonating police officers. >> Well, it says police on the back of your vehicle. You told me you're a cop. >> I am a licensed officer. There are people that work for statewide. >> Are you a police officer? >> The state of Minnesota. >> Are you a police officer? Yes or no? I have a license to be a police officer. Yes, I do. I do not have to show you my identification. >> If you tell me you're a police officer, then you do have to identify yourself. Yes. >> You can't say that just to say it. And then >> stop me in the first place. >> I didn't stop you. I followed you. If >> you follow me and you're from the highway, >> did I restrict your movement at all? No. >> A citizen was blocked in the parking lot, unable to leave, an act that could amount to unlawful detainment. But the police response that followed was even more unbelievable. >> No, no, no, no, no. Stop talking for a second. No, you got to let me talk because there's some expectations that I have for you. >> So, here's my >> So, here's the expectations that we have. It says police in the I don't care. We're past what his car says. So, I can put police on mine. Is that what you're telling me? >> You can, but you can't identify yourself as a police officer. >> Have we checked any of it? >> If he has a license to be a police officer? >> Have we checked it? How do you know? >> Is it illegal? If I tell you I'm a cop, what happens? I don't that doesn't mean [ __ ] He's a security guard identification. >> Correct. Did you ask him for his? >> He is weird how that works of a security guard at a private. >> He told me he's a cop. >> Okay. >> That's a felony if he's lying. >> Are you a cop? >> Sure. Let's see it. >> Okay. Well, he doesn't have to show it to you. He has to show it to me. >> Great. Well, let's have him show it to you. This is not difficult, folks. >> This is super easy. And you made it 10 times more than you. You're going to do what I say cuz that's how this >> trespass from this private. >> You can't trespass me. I'm literally blocked in. So, let's not start playing games. >> I want you to have him move and you refused to let me do that. >> I didn't refute. First of all, I can't make you do anything. >> Okay. I said I mean literally he's detained me here from the beginning. >> No, no, no. Don't have him move. >> And we have some other things we have to address. It says you can have him move. That's fine. But he also >> is going to have to take that police interceptor off the back of his vehicle. >> He is masquerading around as a cop. All right. Tell you what. So, here's here's the deal. As far as what they've got their vehicle marked as, >> it's very important. It is against the law. >> So, I'm not aware of a law that says you can't put something on the car. I'm not >> really with lights and and all the [ __ ] that's on here. You put police on there. >> I tell you what, I will bring it up to the >> Make a phone call. I want I want to speak to your supervisor now. >> Okay. >> We're not going to play this game. >> Oh, he's right there. >> Great. Good. >> So, we'll have we'll have them contact. I'm not going to give you my idea. >> They're going to want you. >> That doesn't matter. You They First off, they have to ask me to leave. >> Okay. >> When the citizen presented video evidence, the supervisor arrived. Everyone expected the situation to be handled by the book. But what happened next sent the entire scene into an uproar. >> Take all your business cards. What's your name and badge number, sir? >> Disabled. >> Badge number four. >> Okay. >> All right. So, we have a problem, Sergeant. I think you >> What's the problem? I think you know that there's some laws regarding this. What's that? >> Let me ask it to you this way, Sergeant. If I had police Thank you, sir. By the way, I have no weapons or ill will towards you guys, but we do have a problem. So, I that's why and I'll show you. No weapons >> at all. Okay. Pockets are flat. Okay. Just want to make sure you guys know that. >> What's that? >> You guys. >> Okay. >> So, the concern that I have with that vehicle over there is it says police interceptor on the back. >> It looks like a police car. >> And if I'm coming up from the rear, that looks like a police car. It says it on the back. Okay, >> that's illegal. Then he tells me he's a police officer, but he's driving around a security car, which is fine. You can I've been I've done security for many of times. >> I did it through the Minneapolis riots. I never once acted like a police officer. I don't have any intention to be a police officer. >> This is our guy's supervisor. >> Good. >> No, he's the one that >> No, he's the one. That's him. >> So So my concern is this. Number one, how is he going to drive around with something saying police on a vehicle that looks like police and that be legal? Can I do that? >> What's the brand of the car or model of the car? >> Well, it shouldn't say police on it. If you're rolling around with lights and all that stuff, I guarantee you if you pulled me over, I would be in trouble, right? >> Guarantee it. >> Yeah. >> What do you mean? >> You would tell me to take it off or that if you see me again with it on, you'd take me to jail. >> We've stopped a bunch of cars, ex police cars, you know, the exgovernment cars, whatever. All those cars say that they >> It's not supposed to say police on your vehicle anywhere with lights and all that stuff. He He also honked his siren thingy at me. >> That That is not legal. You can't >> You can't have a blue light. You can have red light. I think >> you can have Yeah, you can have amber and you can have white and you can have And that's that's it to the front, right? You can't have blue. No >> is the one restricted color. But also, you can't say police with a bunch of lights. situation erupted when the citizen was treated like a criminal while the accused was practically ignored, sparking an intense wave of public outrage >> right there. >> Okay. So, >> so if I pull up behind him >> a half inch >> Yep. >> tall by what? 3 in wide. >> Four. Yeah. >> Police interceptor. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> So, I don't I mean I don't do that. I I couldn't legally do that. >> It's like part of a car though. >> No, it's just a decal that you take off. Just like any other >> added by Ford. It's a model of their >> So you're telling me that I can put that on my car? >> Yeah. >> And that's 100% legal. >> It's part of your car. I don't see why it would be a problem. >> So if I bought an old police car that says >> Well, so you you understand you can buy a hat that says police. >> You can. Yep. Right. >> And you can wear it around >> and I could run around and tell people I'm police, too. I could even buy a uniform and a little badge and all the other stuff that I could want. I could do all of that. >> Yes. It's just not legal to misrepresent yourself as a as a peace officer. >> It's one thing, all right, to wear a hat that says police on it and put police on your car. It's another thing to >> But it says police on his car. >> You Let me finish. >> Okay. >> Did he try to make a traffic stop? >> He literally detained me. Yes. >> Okay. >> He detained me. He would not let me leave. >> Okay. But he's acting as security guard here, right? >> He didn't tell me that he was doing security here at all. He didn't say anything to me. And I have it all on film. I mean, we can review the footage. Yes. And my question is, what do you want me to do? >> Well, first off, he detained me illegally. So, let's start there. And then secondly, he's got police in the back of his squad car. >> Okay. We established though that that's part of the car. >> Okay. Well, he still can't legally detain me. >> How did he legally detain? I don't know the details on that. >> So, when you pulled up, where was his vehicle? >> By your vehicle. >> Was it by my vehicle or blocking my vehicle from from leaving? >> Blocking your vehicle. >> Okay. >> Okay. Citizens can sue police officers under SS1,983 when their rights are violated. Officers who break the law may be required to pay damages and face disciplinary action or termination. The officers may face internal complaints and civil lawsuits under 42 USC SS1983. Up next, the moment the citizen walked in to ask how to file a complaint, the building instantly turned into a battlefield of authority. And that was only the beginning. >> Um, >> uh, what is the process to file a complaint against a police officer? >> If you want to go to the police department, they can help you out there. They should have the horns for you there. >> Down this way? >> Yes. Not right out the window. >> Okay, got it. Thank you. How you doing, sir? >> Good. >> Can we help you with anything? >> Uh, yes. Uh, what is the process to file a complaint against a police officer? >> Well, we'll give you a complaint form, but uh right now we can't have you videotape the inside the the area here. >> This is the controlled access area. >> Controlled access. We'll give you a form. >> Let me get you a form, but if you want to step outside, you can wait here in the lobby. Not with the not with the camera. This is where we do uh official business. >> So, >> but I I can record here, right? >> You you understand >> that we're asking you to stop uh recording. >> Okay. I understand. >> And if you keep on doing so, we're going to ask you to leave. And if you don't leave, you'll be arrested. You understand that? >> Arrested for >> criminal trespass. >> Criminal trespass. >> Yeah. If we ask you to leave and you refuse to do so, >> but I'm asking for a complaint form. So, I'm here for one. >> I'm here for official business. Okay. So, there's your form. You >> got your form? Okay. Okay. >> Now, is there a lieutenant or anyone that I can speak with right now? You're going to fill one out and bring it back, >> right? But that's not what I asked for. I asked if there was a lieutenant. They're not here right now. >> Okay. You're going to have to stop. >> You're going to fill one out. >> Okay. Listen to me. You're going to stop recording and step outside. Okay. I'm I'm asking to speak to >> Are you going to stop or not? I'm asking to speak to a lieutenant. That's all I'm asking. >> Simply for continuing to record. He was threatened with immediate arrest and no one could cite a single specific law to justify it. >> All right. Right here's good. I'm out here. Why? Why are you grabbing me? It's not that. [laughter] >> No, no, I'm fine. Don't grab me. >> Okay. So, >> grabbing you. >> He grabbed you. >> He touched you. >> He grabbed you. >> Okay. >> First of all, why is there no filming allowed inside this >> municipal court areas? Court areas and the judges have requested there be no filming in the court areas. >> That's why. And the judges have that right to do that. Uh it's been uh talked to with the attorney general's office and we've [music] we've got it approved through the district attorney's office. It's a court area. It's just like municipal court is downtown. >> So you're not allowed to film inside those doors? >> No, sir. >> Are you familiar with turnover driver? >> Absolutely. >> Absolutely. >> Absolutely. And there's there's exceptions to that and when court and court offices are an exception. It's in the penal code as well and we will continue to enforce that. >> There's no court in there. That's the court offices right there when you walk through that door. Okay? So there's no need to argue about it. We're not going to discuss it any further. You want to make your complaint, by all means fill it out. We'll take your complaint. Okay. >> All right. I'll make my complaint. >> Right. >> Okay. But you can't you right there. >> I don't see a pen. >> Oh, you need a pen. We don't. Give me. >> Here you go. [clears throat] Tension erupted when an officer suddenly lunged forward and put his hands on the citizen. An action that sent shock waves through the entire scene. Is the mayor also in this building or does he have a separate building? >> No, it's in this building. >> In this building? Is he in today? >> No. >> You know that for a fact. >> I mean, cuz you're telling me no for everything. So, I'm just >> say everything you're asking is a no. You just like repeating yourself from nothing. >> What's with What's with the smuck attitude? I'm just asking a simple question. >> And And I answered your question. >> I'm just asking a simple question. >> And I answered your simple question. >> Will it [music] be in Monday? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? Uh, do you happen to have his phone number? And if you can, can you >> 6841391? >> Can you Can you What the number? >> 6841391. >> 1391. >> And what's the mayor's name? >> Mayor's name is Riley. >> Riley. >> There you go. >> Thank you. >> And is it Can I get a copy of that sign and date from the records office right now? before I leave? >> No, you can't. >> I can't. >> There's nobody in there. You can't. So, um, you'll get your record. We'll send it to you. Is there a place that you want it sent? >> Um, I would just like a receipt saying that I submitted that. >> You've got it on video. >> That's the No, no. I would like a paper copy. >> Well, you're not going to get a receipt saying you submitted it. >> Well, can I get a copy of that? >> No, you cannot. Why not? >> You have it right here for your viewers to see. There we go. Everybody see that? You submitting that? >> Is there a problem with me getting a paper copy? >> Yes. You going to pay for it? >> How much is it? That's it. >> When asked to show proof of the no recording order, the entire department dodged, deflected, and contradicted themselves with every answer they gave. >> Here's your money. All right. You have a great day. >> Uh, one one second. Um, I didn't want to make have you make a second trip. Um, I was wanting to get a copy of that order that you were mentioning or the the ruling. >> There's no there's no no written copy for it. >> There's no written copy. So, it's all verbal. >> So, no written copy for it. >> All right. But how? But if it's just it should be an open record, right? >> There's no written copy for it. >> So, how do I go about getting a document of this? >> There's no written copy. That means there's no document to give. >> But if this is something that you guys are enforcing, there has to be some sort of ruling or a document stating that this is what this is and it's been approved by the attorney general with the stamp. >> It says it says that word. No, no, I'm asking you because you're saying that this was passed down by the attorney general and the district attorney. >> You just made a statement that there has to be a written ruling for us to enforce it. I don't know of any law that says that we have to have a written ruling to enforce the law. It's already in place. >> It's already in place. >> Law's already in place. >> Can I open records to that law? Because I might not know it. >> Code penal code in the code of criminal procedure. Judge has a right to restrict immunities. If I'm a citizen and I don't know the law or or a ruling, I want I want to be educated on it. Right. >> Okay. I've already answered you. All right. >> I understand. But I need to know what code it is. >> You have a great day. >> So, you're not going to tell me. >> I just told you. I just told you >> what code. Like I guess it >> 200 uh 198. >> I'll I'll do all records request. Excuse me. Uh, do you mind uh getting the chief? I don't want to come in here because he's going he's going to arrest me if I start recording. >> Yeah. No, no. I I was really being serious about getting a copy. >> We're not continue having this conversation. All right. All right. So, >> I'm I'm being serious. I >> If I can get a document stating that this is what this is. If it's a judge, if the judge ordered it, then there should be a documentation. Right. >> Right. >> Okay. >> Can I do open records open records request for that document? You can open records request whatever you want to open records request. >> Okay. I can I get another piece of paper? >> Sure. >> When it came time to produce actual legal documents, the entire department fell silent, exposing the disorder in their procedures and the arbitrary way the law was being enforced. Next comes a dramatic showdown as the principal bravely stands up to the police to protect her students rights. >> Back and forth. I don't have any hate towards the police or anything like that. There are some who come in over to Ridge View who are just fine, but all of this and escalatedness and so forth and so on. >> Those guys who were expecting that's locked. Got to wait till he comes. >> What? You have to wait for me to get you, sir. >> I'm here on official police business. >> I get that. I just radio for the central security. Just have to wait for him to come in here to pick you up. >> Do you understand that Columbus have authority over my principal? You You knock over my principal to me. You're You're not the first one to go through this. And I'm not trying to be combative, but he told me to let you know. Let him know when you got here. He's going to let you know. And I straight on him. He's coming to get you. Okay. >> Okay. Well, I'm just telling you how what I go through. >> Did Did the the union and the the lawyers speak with Did they have it speak with you? >> Um, no, >> they have not. >> And I No. And I'm not in the teachers union. So, no, they wouldn't speak with me. >> Well, >> we are over safety and security. >> Talk to legal about that in a second. I will email them and ask them. >> I will call. That's This is ridiculous. We are here in official capacity by what I know that I've been told by my person. >> So if if if a teacher's being beat up, I have to ask you to let through me through the door. >> No, I need Mr. How in my office ASAP, please. >> Led by Officer Keith Connor, police demanded immediate entry into the school without waiting for a security escort. When they were stopped, their egos began to flare. >> Come on back over here, please. The door, please. So, what I'm going to do is get back a hold with the teachers union. I'm going to get a hold of legal because >> what does the teachers union have to do with >> because it seems like they're some of the only people that have pool if we have an emergency at the school. >> I should not have I should not have to explain to this woman why I'm here. I don't come here for my for party time. I come here on official police basis. You should be welcoming us. You should You called us. you if you don't want me here and if you want me to beg you to get through that door, don't call me. >> Okay. Well, I'm not really sure all that happened. What just transpired here, I do not know, but we definitely did call you today. >> How did we disrespect? >> Oh, at one point in time, either one of your colleagues and just even your demeanor right now, your demeanor is off. So, I'm not either, but we are going to follow the district protocols and so forth and so on. Today you were called because a scholar made this threat which he said he was just playing. Miss Nash was doing her job. I don't know if she knew you were coming or not. I don't know what transpired. >> I did. >> Okay. She knows we're coming here for a reason. I should not have to beg and >> No, don't argue. Don't don't argue. So Mr. How asked me and said and CPD gets here and soon as I saw them on the camera, I called for him and said your guest have arrived. Nobody if there was a situation would have been warranted that it was immediate or whatever I would have been I would have been told I'm the first but that wasn't the case the case was when they get here let me know and that's what I did but then I get combative because oh I need to go through blah blah blah that type of situation >> principal Natalie James insisted they follow protocol sign in and be escorted per Columbus board of education policy but officer Connor couldn't tolerate being treated as anything less than authoritative Well, then the other caveat too that we've been told from our district is that that the police don't just can't just go all over the building and do whatever you want to do. That has been established too. Now, if it was an active shooter, that's something totally different, but that's not what's going on right now. But there are rules and pro being assaulted. >> So, if a teacher is being assaulted, so there was a breakdown on that, too, which Mr. How and I discussed as well. But the assault had already taken place. But nonetheless, [music] so they were the ones who made the phone call and then they had already given information over the phone as to the scholar. Now it gets back to me that allegedly I stopped information or whatever. That's not true, sir. You and I only talked once. When I came home, >> he said, "I will not provide that student's information." >> You asked me was he going to be suspended? I said, "I cannot share that information with you." and walked away. That was the only conversation you and I had on that day. >> In all in the last two years, I know you have refused to provide until we follow the district protocol, >> but that's not your protocol. Now, are you are you to give me that student's information? >> It depends on what the situation is. >> Are you to depends on what the situation is? Not for me. The teachers are to give that. They were the ones who called. >> You are the principal. >> Well, that's not how it works. They were the ones who called. You had the conversation with them. >> Connor reacted harshly. questioning the principal's cooperation and subtly threatening to involve the teachers union to exert pressure. However, this move only undermined his authority instead of reinforcing it. >> So, they were to give you they were the ones pressing the charges or the assault charges or whatever the case might be. That was not Natalie James or View Middle School. They had that conversation with you. So, that was over there. You and I only talked briefly when I stepped out of my office. So >> you are are you are you denying that? >> I'm I follow district protocol and the only reason the only reason why I came out because there was something going on in the office and I stepped over here and like I said >> and that's what we had not been provided in the past. So that's actually a benefit for us today >> because we were the ones who called the school. We called from our end. >> Well, you haven't been willing to do that before. So now there has been some changes. There has been some changes and you've been forced to give us some information that we've needed. This is a first for you. I'm impressed. >> I have your badge. >> It's It's Officer Conor bad 1300. >> The incident sparked controversy and drew criticism from both the police union and the Ohio Attorney General. Despite the fact that it did not obstruct the investigation, Columbus police [music] chief confirmed the task was completed, the students identity was verified, and no arrests were made. A civilized society [music] can only exist when those in power exercise restraint, respect the truth, and when citizens have the courage to stand up for the most fundamental freedoms of humanity. 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]