The reason why I'm here is because they called saying that you had started recording and then I guess yelling at some customers, raising your voice. So, I figured I'd come talk to you and find out exactly what's going on. >> Well, you need to get out of the area where we park. They're doing construction and stuff like that. I don't want to see you get hurt. >> Gotcha. >> They think all it takes is a verbal command to scare people into obeying, but the law doesn't side with abuse of power. >> They asked if uh we could come and have you removed from the property. Yeah. No, they didn't. I just talked to the worker. Why Why don't you do a real investigation and go figure out what they're actually at? >> I'm looking in this parking lot because we have vehicles coming in and out of here. They're cutting trees now. >> Well, I can stay out of the way of the vehicles. I mean, is that a law? Are you Are you giving me lawful demands right now, or are you just uh saying it just to say it? >> One wrong statement, one baseless order is enough to turn a cop from enforcing the law into breaking it right in front of the camera. An auditor shows up right in the heart of Chakakota, Oklahoma with nothing but a camera and one goal to see who's really afraid of the truth. But he has no idea. This place is about to turn into a chilling hightension showdown. I don't know if you guys can see her with the glare that going on. Oh boy. She's sitting there watching, too. >> Hey, want to give a heads up, man. Somebody just called us and says you were out here filming and they called the police just to let you know. But you're you can do that [ __ ] There ain't nothing wrong with it. Like you good to go. So >> yeah, I appreciate you being cool, man. >> Yeah. I just want Yeah. I mean, you're on, dude. It's it's first [ __ ] first amendment. So, just to warn you, somebody did call us and say they called the police, but it is what it is. Man, you're doing >> Hey, I appreciate you doing your part and being cool, man. >> I know exactly what it is. You're good, man. >> Thank you, man. Take it easy. >> Well, said that a [music] customer called the police, wants to save face right away and say that it wasn't him. So, I respect that. Oh boy. I think he might be right. I think I see him hanging around. He's coming this way. So, we'll see. Looks like he's just riding on through. Oh boy. Looks like he is pulling up. >> Just one sentence. Someone already called the cops. completely changed the atmosphere. [music] It sounded like a simple warning, but it was really the opening shot to a confrontation no one saw coming. And sure enough, just minutes later, the police showed up. >> Hello. >> What's going on? >> How's it going? >> Good. I'm officer Mitchell Police Department. >> Nice. You have like a badge number or >> badge number 40. >> Nice. Cool. um first amendment auditor or anything like I mean what what's got you recording today just cuz like you know that you can >> There you go. >> Awesome. So the reason why I'm here is cuz they called saying that you had started recording um and then I guess yelling at some customers raising your voice. So I figured I'd come talk to you and find out exactly what's going on. >> Yeah, just everything you can see. I'm just chilling here. That's it. >> And were you ever inside? Anything like that? I'm not going to answer any questions, but >> Okay. >> Well, they asked if uh we could come and have you removed from the property. >> Yeah. No, they didn't. I just talked to the worker. Why Why don't you do a real investigation and go figure out what they're actually asking? >> They did call. >> All right. So, go talk to >> the owner. Um >> because I just I just talked to a worker >> and and and that's strictly based on your say, what you're saying. So, >> is it you should you should you should probably go you should probably go talk to >> talk to the like I said, I'm not going to answer any questions. You should probably just go do an investigation. >> Okay. >> How's it going? >> If you want to stay with him for a minute, I'm going to go talk to them. Make sure that they want him removed. >> Dude, he's he's fine. He's cool. I'm talking. >> Hey. Yeah, she's telling me that I didn't talk to you again, man. >> Can I just get your name and badge number, too? >> Excuse me. Can I get your name and badge number, too? >> Smith. >> I'm sorry. Smith. >> Smith. What's the badge number? >> 33. >> Sweet. >> It seemed like it was just a quick routine chat, but the way they asked questions, the way they framed the story, and the way they tried to corner him, everything felt like a script already written. Then more officers showed up. The whole vibe shifted. And [music] within just a few lines, a sudden switch up was exposed. That'll leave everyone watching with their jaw dropped. Oh, here they all come. >> Said he was out there yelling and screaming at the customer. >> How you doing today, man? >> What's going on? >> I guess they already talked to you. >> Yeah, >> these other officers just out here recording. >> There you go. >> Okay. All right. Not a problem, man. Just They don't want you on their property, so as long as you're off their property, you're good. >> Yeah. Yeah. I guess I guess as I guess as long as nobody goes in and tries to rob them and then I guess nobody has to go under citizens arrest, I think we should be all good with that then, right? >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Yeah. As long as as long as you don't go on their property, man. That's all they ask. >> Just as long as nobody speeds on by, I guess nobody will get a speeding ticket, right? >> Yeah, man. Dude's cool to be here, man. Can't do nothing wrong. >> Okay. >> We don't have any problem with him standing on the easement checking doing his first check right. >> So, the only thing I was trying to do was make sure I found out who did call. I talked with them and let them know that what you're doing isn't illegal at all and that we can't make. So, >> I'm I'm glad I'm glad we have a little change of attitude here. That's good. >> I didn't have nothing, sir. >> We [ __ ] with you. >> Yeah. I was just trying to make sure like >> Hold on. Hold on. Are you Are you saying that you didn't come up to me and say you're going to come here and have me removed from the property? >> Well, they asked if uh we could come and have you removed from the property. >> Yeah. No, they didn't. I just talked to the worker. Why Why don't you do a real investigation and go figure out what they're actually asking? >> They did call. But here's what we're going to do. [laughter] Here's what we're going to do. Okay. I'm the sergeant on duty right now. Okay. What he's doing is he's trying to elicit respon response from us so he can get clicks on whatever video he's going to post this on. >> Uh we're recording, too. So, everything's good. We've advised him that not to be causing a problem and we can get out of here and let him stand here and record all day long. Have a good day, man. >> Hey, take it easy, big guy. >> Have a good day. >> Have a day. Some surrounded [music] him, others talked fast, and the whole situation started to feel like something was being covered up. But the moment that makes everyone pause is when [music] he asks straight to the point, and their attitude flips instantly, like they just got caught red-handed. You'd think it's [music] over, but right after the cops leave, the people nearby start speaking up, too. And that's when you'll see exactly who's really standing on the side of the truth. told me she's going to take me off the property and then tried to switch it up and say she didn't. One, two, three, four. And the big guy said, "I'm trying to elicit a response." Which is a brilliant statement because that's usually how conversations and statements go. They elicit responses from each other. I got to say, that's an astounding point out there. Hey, bro. You got a bad car? We got that gas in here, too. >> Yeah. >> Oh, yeah. >> It just sucks you guys are uh medical. >> Oh, yeah, man. Oklahoma State's medical, man. >> I know, man. It sucks. It sucks. Hey, but you know what? I really appreciate you coming out and you trying to put your business in a good light here. I I really appreciate, you know, they came up. >> I'm like, y'all are stupid. If anything, you got the man a check. Thank you. It's our tax money. >> Hey, you and you're right. And you're right. That's it's very unfortunate. That that part is very unfortunate. But, you know, they came over. They started to say like, "Oh, they called. They're pointing at you guys. They called and said they want you removed from their property. And I said I said, "Yeah, no, I I literally just talked to the worker. I don't think you have any clue what you're doing." And you know, she I told her, "Go in and do your investigation. You know, I'm not going to answer your questions." Cuz I knew where she was trying to go. So, hey, I But you know what? I appreciate you being cool. And I appreciate you uh not giving me a hard time. >> It's First Amendment Protection Agency if you want. >> I was either that. He's either doing that or he's doing stock footage or B-roll. But either way, this man's about to get a check. After all the tension, the ending takes an unexpected turn. In a situation that could have easily spiraled into trouble. Someone who actually understands the law and basic civil rights steps up and says the one sentence that shuts it all down. Citizens can sue police under 42 USC section 1,983 when their rights are violated. And officers who cross the line may face civil liability along with discipline or even termination. Up next, an auditor walks straight into the Pittsburgh Police Department, camera in hand and ice cold confidence. And then he drops one line that sends chills down your spine. None of your business. From that moment on, things heat up faster than you'd ever expect. All right. It looks like this is a community service officer, guys. We got a squad car number 159. We can get the license plate here. 1475245 is the license plate number. So, and that is the officer there. Oh, looks like she's getting back out. Probably has something she has to do. >> Are you guys together? Why are you um filming us filming my car? >> So, let's start with your name and badge number, I guess, since you made contact. >> No, I just want to know why you're you're uh videoing. Well, I get that and I want to know what your name and badge number is cuz you're making contact with me. Isn't it your guys's policy? >> I need to be free. >> No, you're not supposed to film us. So, I was wondering why you're doing it. >> I'm not supposed to film you guys. Is that a law? >> I didn't know if it was a law or not. That's why I'm asking. >> So, you're saying I'm not supposed to. I'm just I don't want to break a law. Okay, guys. Make sure she put the seat belt on. There we go. All right, she is dismissed. She uh if you guys notice, she just crumbled when I asked her if it was a law. It starts off like a friendly approach, but you can feel the control behind it. And the tension hits when the person speaking suddenly realizes they've stepped into dangerous territory. But it doesn't stop there. Another official shows up with a harder tone, pushing the conversation into a corner there's no escaping. Not too private to where you can't come in. So going ahead and come in, check out some cars over here, guys. Bear with me. >> Can I speak with you? >> What was that? >> Can I speak with you? >> No, I'm good. Thank you. >> What are you What are you doing? >> I don't answer questions. >> What's that? >> I do not answer questions. >> Okay. Get out of the area where we park vehicle. They're doing construction and stuff like that. I don't want to see you get hurt. >> Gotcha. Uh what's your name and badge number? >> You can zoom in right there. Lieutenant Gayler. >> Oh, so his name's right there, guys. Right. First name, right? Last name there. Or no, his face. He loves me, guys. Check. >> What are you doing? >> All right. You need some help >> right now? I don't need any help. I would have asked you. What's your name and badge number? >> Right there, buddy. >> Right. Another one name right there. There's a lot of you guys name right there. Let's get keep our distance. All right. It's a social distancing hour right now. So, >> you need to get out of our parking lot where we park our patrol vehicles. There's construction signs, everything. They're cutting trees out. I don't want to see you get hurt. >> Right. Um, but I think the Supreme Court ruled that my safety is not your guys's priority, right? It's not your concern. So, it's not your job to keep me safe. I I do that for myself. This parking lot seems to be public. I I filmed the signs, right? >> So, it doesn't say anything about about uh people walking in here. It just says no parking. >> The words may sound calm on the surface, but every sentence feels like it's setting the stage to push him out of the area. And the moment he fires back, "Is that the law or just something you're saying?" The attitude instantly changes. Then things really start to heat up. The back and forth gets sharper, faster, and more intense, driving the situation straight into its peak. >> You need to get out of here. Patrol control vehicles are coming in here. This is a police department. >> So, I can I can walk in here? >> Get hurt? >> So, you agree I can walk in here? >> No, you ask me. You want to walk in this part of the parking lot? By all means, have it. >> I don't want you walking in this parking lot because we have vehicles coming in and out of here. They're cutting trees down. >> Well, I can stay out of the way of the vehicle. I mean, is that a law? Are you are you giving me lawful demands right now or are you just uh saying it just to say it? >> I'm asking you to >> Right. You're you're asking and I'm refusing. Right. I don't I'm not going to >> You're being uh antagonistic. >> I'm not being antagonistic. You came to talk to me. I'm I'm here to take pictures. I'm taking pictures. You came to talk to me. I didn't come talk to you. >> So I can stay out of the way of vehicles. >> Did you give me your name? >> Negative. You didn't even want to give me your name. Your name's right there. And his name's right there as well. Wow. I don't understand that you guys are talking to the public. You're supposed to give me your name. >> I believe it's actually in your policy. >> I told you my name >> after you said it's right there. Zoom in. Right. >> Well, you should get your camera on. I was trying to make convenient for you. >> So, see you guys later. You guys are dismissed. I'll stay out of the way of cars and all that good stuff. >> What I mean, you guys are public servants, right? Are to be with you. So, no more. >> I could walk towards you. As a matter of fact, here I'm going to stand right by you. Hey guys, look. I have freedom to stand wherever I want. This guy's telling me I can't. This is uh Mr. right here. Let's check him out. Look, I can walk wherever I want. He can't tell me where I can walk. Like I say, you guys are dismissed. Get back to work. You guys are public servants. I'm your boss. Bounce. So, there you go, guys. That's the walk of shame. We got another buckle and bounce. Look at these [ __ ] guys. [laughter] Oh, Pittsburgh's finest, guys. Pittsburgh's finest. The more they talk, the tenser it gets. The more they try to explain, the more they stumble. And in just a few lines, you can tell the situation is slipping out of control. But what's crazy is right after that peak moment, everything suddenly shifts. A new person steps in with a totally different approach and the conversation turns into a careful probe, watching, testing, and digging for answers. >> I can help you. Can I help you? >> What we're just going to do, we're going to take video. >> Can't hear you. >> Can't hear me. You don't want >> I I didn't hear the last thing you said. Negative. >> I'd have asked you for help. >> What are we doing out here? >> Uh, none of your business. Go ahead and get back to work there, buddy. >> Okay. Well, I'm curious why you're out here filming a car. >> I'm sure you're curious, but it's my p for my personal use. There's no ill will or or foul intent. So, >> there we go. That was the first guys. They said I'm good. He's tagging along. >> Can I help you? >> What was that? >> Can I help you? >> No, I don't need any help. You can just uh keep working. >> Okay. Well, Who are you? >> Who are you? >> No, I you know who I am. Who are you? >> I don't know who you are. What's your name and badge number? >> Do you got a a last name and a badge number? Are you a officer? >> Why don't you change your name? >> Do I know you? >> What was that? >> Do I know you? >> No, but we're going to get acquainted with your last name. Right after the tension peaks, the whole atmosphere suddenly changes. Like someone just gave the signal, "Stop. Let him record." You'd think it was over, but then another person walks up, still probing with the same questions. Who are you? Why are you filming? And that moment right there is what makes viewers the most curious. >> Well, you're you actually have to cuz I'm the public. How do I know? >> Cuz I'm obviously a member of the public. [laughter] So, it's actually your guys's policy to tell me your name and badge number if you have one be because you talked to me. You made contact. I'm just recording. >> No, I didn't. I'm just recording. I'm just recording. That's all. We're We're actually allowed to do this. So, what we do is we bring awareness to the First Amendment, right? And it's actually our right to watch our paid employees. You guys are public servants. So, it's our right to watch you guys in your courts of actions. Supreme Court ruled that we can record you wherever we want. >> Oh, that's good because I am a female and then I see this bail coming up to me with a recorder and I don't know what you're doing, you know, or why you're doing it. >> Gotcha. Well, I just I just let know I mean it's one of those things you're you work in the in the public sector and so you're you're actually exposed to this. I mean, you're exposed to us coming recording you if >> who are you who you represent besides the public? >> Myself, myself and the public. I'm just one of the people. I'm one of the people of the public. And I just do this to bring awareness to the First Amendment and to uh see how our employees are acting, right? So, that's what I do. But you did well except [music] not telling me your name. Uh you know, for a minute I could tell you were startled and that's fine. But you >> No, that and that's fine. That's That's totally fine. But once you said, "Well, it's okay. I mean, you did right." That's right. That's perfect. But all I need is your name. Now, if you just give me your name, I'm going to give you >> CSS. >> There you go. Okay. This is going to be one of the first times I do this on my channel. Right. You're going to get You're going on You're going on YouTube. Don't worry. You look great. You look beautiful. You're awesome. You're going to go on my channel and I'm going to give you a major highlight. It's going to be one of my first highlights. You're going to have so many people giving you a thumbs up and calling this police station because you did your job right. You're going to look good. I promise you that. Guys, this [music] is what' you say? Hardway. I I I don't I don't give names. Never do. Cuz I'm I'm private. I don't have to. Guys, this is [music] CSS Hardway. She's community service community service officer. She drives car 163. She just did an awesome job. Guys, call her department. Call her boss and give her a >> It doesn't end in chaos or confrontation. Instead, it takes a completely different turn. Calmer, clearer, and surprisingly positive. The camera keeps rolling. The rights stay intact. And this time, instead of tension, the story wraps up with a well-timed compliment. True safety doesn't come from silence or fear. It comes from knowing the law, respecting people, and proper conduct from both citizens and law enforcement. 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]