Is that illegal? >> Can't take pictures of gun signs over there. >> Who says? >> Well, the information I have is that you were inside filming people, the bank itself, and then looking in windows filming people. >> An innocent recording on a public walkway turns into a tense battle of wits with armed security forces. >> So, well, I'm not willing to talk to you unless you have them give me their names. >> I just did. >> Oh, I was never detained, was I? >> So, you going to investigate that false police report, Johnson? The police approached just to [music] ask a few questions, but his confidence turned the encounter into a tense battle [music] of words. The moment he stood on the public walkway, two armed officers rushed toward him, and their very first words ignited the confrontation. >> Can I get your names, please? >> No. >> No. All right. So, then keep it moving. >> They demanded his name, yet refused to identify themselves in any way. And that's when the man began asking questions that left both officers completely unsettled. >> What's going on? >> How's it going? >> What are you doing? >> Pretty obvious. >> He's recording. >> It's pretty obvious, is right? Can I get your names, please? >> No. >> No. All right. So then keep it moving. Can you Would you like to give me your name, sir? >> No. >> No. >> All right. So, the only thing >> So, you don't want So, hold on a second. So, you Oh, you mean like I'm doing right now? Is that that you mean like I'm doing right now? >> You're right. Control one. Can you send the captain? >> You're going to send the captain? Okay. Well, since you guys don't want to identify yourselves, I'm going to keep it moving. >> I'm I'm going to continue to take pictures of whatever I could see in public. It's not against the law, is it? No. So, why tell me I can't? >> You're just not supposed to record the entrances in >> Is that illegal? >> Actually, there's signs posted that say that. >> Where at? All I see is a sign that says no trespassing. >> Would you like to show me that sign, sir? >> No. >> Okay. Okay. So then you guys can keep it moving. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> If you're not going to be professional and give me your name, I don't even see any names or anything. All I see is naval reactor security police officer. That's it. >> I see guns. I see guns >> for the confrontation. >> Am I? >> Okay. So So anyone who who takes pictures, they're looking for confrontation. >> No, it's the way that you're speaking. >> The way I'm speaking. No, I think I I think I'm being calm, cool, and collective. You were at a government facility with a mask over your face. What's wrong with that? Your identity? >> It's it's it's cold outside. >> It's >> It's a little It's a little cold. >> It's a little cold. Is it illegal to wear a mask for warmth? >> That's not what I'm saying. >> Okay. Well, so then why you what do you mention my mask for? >> Interact, right? >> Okay. You can You're dismissed, man. Cuz you obviously don't know what you're talking about. You don't want to give me your name or anything. Nothing. Both of you. Okay. So, what do you think is going to happen here? You going to come over here and bully me? >> No. >> All right. So, then get the hell out of here. See, this is the confrontation. >> No, dude. I have a right to be like this, though, because you're harassing me for no reason. >> We just simply ask what you're doing. >> Okay, isn't it? So, what? >> When questioned about the no filming sign, the officers couldn't point to it, and the conversation instantly erupted into a dramatic battle of words. >> You didn't ask me why my intentions were. >> I said, what are you doing >> exactly? What's the Isn't that something different? What are you doing, and what are your intentions? Aren't those two different things? >> Kind of like along the same. >> Okay, whatever. You guys are idiots, obviously. So, have a good day. I'mma continue to take a picture and videos of every checkpoint. >> Okay, >> that's it. >> Okay. Didn't you guys do this last time to somebody? >> No. >> You sure? The other day. You sure? >> Not that I remember. >> No, you don't know. Why don't you go ask around? Why don't you tell them how you guys treated the guy? >> You made him They You guys, not you two. >> Lumping us all into one group, right? >> No, no, no. You guys You guys are a team. You guys are a team. You guys are But look how you're coming over here. Look how you're coming over here. >> I came over and just ask you questions. >> No, now you're talking about intentions and all this other nonsense. You guys, you're dismissed, man. Have a good day. I'm going to take pictures. All this. >> Okay. >> All of it. Every every checkpoint, everything. That's your captain. >> Yep. That would be him. If you'd like to speak to him, >> whether I like to or not, he's coming over here, right? Yeah. >> Can't wear a mask to keep myself warm. It's chilly in the mornings now. >> Yeah, it is. Thank you for agreeing with me. >> Listen, I'm not being hostile. I'm not >> No, I'm not being hostile either. >> Right at the peak of tension, the captain arrived. But instead of resolving the situation, his appearance opened up an even bigger set of questions. >> Okay. A little a little hostile. Yeah. I don't think you guys know what the word hostile means. Oh god. >> How's it going, Captain? >> How are you? >> Pretty sure >> they're the only person I can see your name. Uh M McCabe or Mabe? >> McCabe. >> These guys. I would like to know who who approached me with weapons here. They won't give me their names and I can't see because of their weapons. I can't see their names. Can you get them to identify themselves, Captain? >> Oh, okay. All right. So, all right. >> Okay. >> What's going on? So, well, I'm not willing to talk to you unless you have them give me their names. >> I just I didn't I didn't hear anything because I was talking to you. >> You want to give them yours first? >> That way, we're all on the same page. >> Yes, please. >> Aazi. >> Aazi. >> Brie. >> Brie. Nice to meet you guys. >> You can't do anything other than having these two leave me alone. They come over. I'm just It's obvious what I'm doing, right? I got a tripod. >> I got a camera on the tripod. >> Okay. taking pictures and video. Is that illegal? >> Well, at the government facility, >> but is that illegal? >> Can't take pictures of the government facility. There's signs over there at state. >> Who says who says that? >> The signs indicate that >> this is a public area. I'm at right. >> Who did you uh walk up to? >> Does it matter? [laughter] >> Once you uh cross that threshold, you're on government. >> Did I cross the Did I cross the thresholds, guys? >> I'm asking you. >> No, I'm No, no, no. You're not going to try to have me incriminate myself. You got two witnesses right here. Okay. Ask them. Did I ever uh cross the threshold? >> No, you sit on the bike. Okay. >> Exactly. Exactly. So So why are we having this conversation? >> It's just unusual activity out here for us. >> Okay. >> So we just wanted to come talk to you. That's >> unusual. So the other day, >> you know, we give you our name. You going to give us your name? >> No, I'm not going to give you my name. >> This unless unless I'm required to. Am I required to give you my name? No. >> Okay. So then unless what what what's your your your reasoning? do it just like you as you my name. >> Well, you're you're you're a government employee, right? You guys are government employees. I can look you. >> And when they threatened to call federal law enforcement, the man simply stood there and calmly said something that left the entire security team speechless. >> I I can take pictures from public, right? >> Well, of the government facility. No. >> Like, so if I went to a town hall or something or a city hall, I can't take pictures of of the government building. >> Well, this is uh government property. So there is rules in place that we cannot take pictures. >> Okay. On the property >> of the property >> of while you're on it, right? I would have to be on the property and then I I won't be able to take pictures of the property, but I'm not on the property. I'm in a public space. >> Okay. >> Right. Am I not? You said this is a bike path open to the public, right? You said there's a threshold over there that I did not cross >> at any point. >> Yeah. You're just having casual conversation, >> right? Casual conversation. You see, well, they don't look at it. They say I'm being hostile >> because I'm not giving them the answers they want. I guess I don't know. Okay. >> You know, that's that's on you guys. Yo, I'm talking to the captain, man. You guys had an opportunity to talk to me. You didn't want to identify yourself. You're telling me I can't take pictures of the security entrance from a public area. I'm going to I'm going to I'm going to take pictures. I'm I'm going to continue to take pictures. Okay. I'm not I'm not breaking any laws, am I? >> Well, you're not supposed to be taking pictures of the government. >> Am I Am I not supposed to or am I not legally allowed to? >> Um, LLAS on their way. So, we'll uh consult with them. >> Yeah. Well, consult consult because I'm on public property. I'm going to continue to take my pictures while you guys consult. All right. >> Okay. Mabe, thank you. Thank you for coming over and being more professional than them. I appreciate it. But just know I'm going to continue to take pictures from public property. >> Stand by. >> 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 officer's actions could lead to violations of the First Amendment and abuse of authority without reasonable suspicion. Up next. The moment he stood on the sidewalk, he was immediately accused of disturbing the bank and his first response made everything seem suspicious. >> Are you just videoing yourself or you videoing the officers? >> Both. >> Okay. Is there anything we can help you with? >> No, I'm fine. How you doing today? >> Cuz you were like pointing at me for like a long time. I was very confused. >> It was about 15 seconds. >> Okay. Everything's good. >> How are you today, sir? Very good. Everything's okay for you then. >> Why would it not be? >> I'm just wondering. That's all. >> I'm perfectly fine. >> Okay. >> Perfect. >> Take care. >> You too. >> Thanks. >> Video my office. >> You should maybe put the blinds down then. Eh, >> you got to respect your truck. >> Well, that's why you have the blinds. >> How you doing today? It's >> good. How you doing, brother? >> Pretty good. Uh, we're going to be doing work all here today. >> Yeah, that's fine. Unfortunately, you can't be standing here because I'm going to have to block this all off. >> Yeah, of course. I'll move along once you uh set it up. >> Sounds good. >> Yeah, of course. >> What are you filming for? >> Just do like a little travel video about the town. >> Sorry. >> Just do like a little travel video about the town. I go to like business to business. Spend a couple minutes at each one. Just give them a chance to promote themselves. Some of them come out very friendly. Some are Karen's. >> Yeah. >> And my audience likes to watch both of those things. So, >> I hear you. >> Just exercise with my I'm from like the Toronto area. >> Yeah. Right on. Yeah. I just pretty much just exercising my Canadian charter rights >> as a member of the media. Yeah. >> What's your uh what are you on? >> Ontario Audit on YouTube. >> Yeah. Okay. I'll look you up. >> Hey, cool, man. Thanks, bro. >> Yeah, you too, man. >> While he was explaining his right to film in public, a much bigger misunderstanding was quietly taking shape, and none of them were willing to listen. >> How's it going? How's it going, sir? >> Not too bad, man. So, we got reports that you were in the bank filming, causing a ruckus. >> That's not true. >> That's not true. >> No. >> So, like I go ask for video and they show me video footage of the bank. You weren't in there. >> That's why I keep my own video so people can't lie. >> Okay. So, bank doesn't want you on the property. Okay. >> What's your name, sir? >> Officer Johnson. >> Thanks. What's your badge number? >> 16139. >> Appreciate that. >> So, you're not to go back to the bank. Okay. You made people feel uncomfortable cuz you were filming them as they were coming out of the bank getting in their way. They don't want you on the property. Okay. >> I was never on the property. >> They said you were inside. >> That's incorrect. >> Okay. Well, the information I have is that you were inside filming people, the bank itself, and then looking in windows filming people. Okay. So, you're not to go back to the bank or you will be arrested and charged with trespassing. Okay. You understand? I >> understand why someone would be uncomfortable with you filming them while they're in a bank, right? That's their private confidential information that they're punching into a bank. >> What's your name, ma'am? >> Carter. >> Thank you. Can I get your badge number? >> 175. >> Thanks. Can I have an incident report for this as well? >> I don't have >> Yeah, I can get you the incident report number. >> Thanks. >> Um, >> so what's the charge for filing a false police report? >> There is no charge. >> There's no charge at all. >> I mean, if it was investigated as such, then so be it. But I have reason to believe that you were there. Why did they call? >> Why don't you investigate that? Like you said, they have video, right? >> Well, I'm talking to you first. >> I'm telling you I wasn't on their property. >> Okay. >> I was on the public sidewalk in the public easement. >> So, they gave your description matching to a D that you were inside filming. >> Yeah, that's incorrect. So, what's the charge for a false police report? >> Okay, man. So, are you understanding that you're not to go in the bank again? >> I was never in the bank. >> Okay. But you understand at this point whether you've been in the bank or not, the bank doesn't want you there. So, you're not welcome in the bank. Constable Johnson, are you aware that it's a criminal offense to make a false police report? >> Okay. Well, I'll go talk. >> You should investigate that. >> I will investigate. I will go talk to him after this. >> The police arrived with a completely different story, claiming he had gone inside the bank, but after just a few rebuttals, pieces of the truth slowly began to surface. >> Again? What do you Why do you say again? >> I was never in the bank. Conable Johnson, >> I'm relaying the information. again relaying the information that if you go in the bank >> again you said >> okay if you go in the bank at this point on you will be charged for trespassing okay I'll get you that incident number >> thanks which car are you driving Carter >> you got quite the set up >> thanks >> you filming for business or something >> something like that >> yeah probably a better way of uh making money on it than filming people in the bank right >> and what would be a better way of making money than that. >> There's lots of other videographer, photographer. >> Let me ask you a question, Carter. >> Sure. >> If that bank so happened to scam somebody, that specific branch, maybe somebody got scammed out of some money or something like that, would the CIBC be allowed, you know, sorry, the CBC, would they be allowed to come and do a news report about that? Like a journalist report and take pictures and video of the bank for B-roll footage? >> That's not what we're investigating right now. Right now, what we're investigating is a call just being concerned that you are filming them while they're entering their private confidential banking information. >> And that's what the CBC would do if they were investigating something. >> Nobody's arresting you. We're not saying anything. We're just saying that there was calls for complaints and that's why we're here. We're just talking to you. >> I'm an independent journalist doing a story about the town and that bank was a part of it. >> Sure. >> I have every right to do that. Was never inside the bank. >> All we're doing is letting you know that there was complaints made against you. Right. All you're doing is threatening me with trespassing. >> I haven't made any threats to you, have I? >> Your partner has. >> It's not a threat. It's just the fact of the matter. Okay. What's uh what's your name, man? >> I don't want to give my name right now. You guys approached me not very nicely. I actually had some an encounter with OP at the city hall there. I gave them my name. They were pretty professional and very nice to me. >> Okay. So, >> you not so much though, Johnson. >> Okay. So, the Do you want it? >> Yeah, sure. >> 68182. >> 68182. follow. And that credit search for that is echo 2515. >> Echo 2515. >> Okay. With the last five digits I gave you. Okay. Have a good day. Don't go to the bank. >> Yeah. Don't turn off your body cam when you talk to them. All right, John. >> The moment he mentioned the charge of filing a false report, the officer's attitude shifted instantly, triggering a tense exchange that exposed major gaps in the investigation. >> I always was free to go. I was never detained, was I? >> So, you going to investigate that false police report, Johnson? You really shouldn't have people calling police for no reason. >> You got nothing better to do, buddy. >> I got nothing better to do. Are you belittling me now, Johnson? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. So, there we have Constable Johnson who admits to belittling me cuz I got nothing better to do. Really? A OP. It's a damn shame. You know, they did so well at city hall and now they're just a complete embarrassment. It's crazy how one single officer can ruin everything, right? Isn't that crazy, guys? How like you could have a whole department of great officers who know the law, who respect the law, respect the citizens, and you get one guy who can ruin the whole batch. It's a damn shame, man. It's a damn shame. Comes out and tells me I'm free to go. I was always free to go. I was always free. I was always free to go. free to go and do whatever I want to do. >> Well, we had one good interaction with the cops, one bad interaction with the cops. Let's go check out the waterfront here in Aurelia and uh check out a couple more stores down here. >> Hey, can I ask you a question? You guys just save those for next year kind of thing? Yeah. >> Yeah. Cool. >> All right. Take care, man. Let's >> go back to city hall and then we come back and put them all back. >> I'm glad to hear that they don't go to waste, you know. Hey, thanks, man. >> When the officer admitted to belittling him, the situation reached its peak, revealing how a false report can dangerously inflate police power. A young man was stopped in the middle of the highway just because of a small traffic violation. But just a few seconds later, he was knocked down on the road. >> Stop. I said stop. >> Stop resisting. >> How fast is I going? >> I'm doing 72 miles. >> How fast was I going? >> Listen. >> Handcuffed and still being shouted at. Stop resisting. While he kept shouting, I'm already handcuffed. Was this necessary coercion or an excessive display of power? >> Get back in the car. Get back in the car. Get back in the car. You know what? You see you see what you see what you doing. Why you stepping out of the car for? >> Hey, stop. Stop. Stop. >> Put your hands back. >> Hello. Hello. One contain go. >> Hey pulling on 2620. >> Hey, look. Stop. I ain't playing with you, dude. Stop resisting. >> Stop. >> Stop. Stop. >> Sir, >> this probably You can't hear it. Stop. Stop. All right. Stop. >> Sir, I'm begging you. You need to relax. >> Stop resisting. I'm not my resistance by the handcuff. >> Stop resisting. >> On top of the hood >> over, sir. Hello, bro. >> Hey, look. You got to go on the ground with me. Don't listen. >> Why did you do this? >> Stop. >> I said stop. >> Stop resisting, bro. Why you tensing up? >> Why you tensing up for, >> bro? Bro, >> why are you tensing up? >> Why did you pull me over? >> I'm handcuffed. What is the problem, bro? >> We're over stomach. 120 north you slow down. >> Sir, you can't get for no reason. Why not? >> Hey, boss. Right now, just chill out. All right. >> You can't tell me to chill out if I'm not told I'll be pulled over. >> When we get to the back patrol car, we're done with search. You will be told. >> Why am I being searched for? Hello. >> Being arrested, boss. You're arrested. >> For what? >> You're under arrest. What? >> We We'll get to that. Just calm down. >> No on-site breathalyzer, no physical exam, just a smell of alcohol is enough to suspect DUI. Was there a serious lack of legal basis for the arrest? >> All All I was trying to do is trying to figure out why you were going that fast. >> All this >> How fast was I going? >> I'm doing 72 miles an hour. >> How fast was you tell me to listen, bro? Then then exercise the first amendment then. >> But you just put me on my exercise. You're not telling me. You're discussing for this. >> It's not the discussion, bro. You're not telling me. >> Yeah. You'll see it in court. I I'll see you in court. >> So, where's my stuff? Like, I might be pulled over. I still don't understand. >> Yeah. You're known in court. >> Oh my god. You're not on the ground. What's going on? All right. All right. Roll on your butt, bro. On your butt. Put your feet up to your chest. Put your feet to your chest. And up. >> How am I getting arrested? >> No. Check right now. I'm running. >> Didn't I just tell you you're under arrest, bro? Bro, you're saying that I was speeding. You give me an hour. >> He agreed to a blood test but was recorded as refusing a breath test. Do the police themselves not understand the law they are enforcing? >> To the state administered chemical test of your breath. >> Excuse me. >> So right now I'm reading for breath. You know, you said you could do blood. >> So, it's either yes or no at this point. And then I'll reread I'll reread it for you for the blood cuz I every for every little test I have to reread this and then mention the test. So, would you go for your breath? >> For blood. >> It's either yes or no. >> I say yes. >> Did you give me cuz I have to reread it for blood. So, I'm going >> Yeah, that that's what I'm going to do. But for your for your breath test? >> No, I'll do the blood. I'll do the blood. >> Listen, it's got a yes or no for for each test that I read for you. I understand you want to do the blood, but I since I asked and we'll get to the blood, but again, I have to reread this card. Okay. >> So, it's either yes or no for the for the breath. What would >> I want to say yes or no for the test. I just want to say yes for the blood. >> I wasn't going to say, "Hey, I didn't." >> No, no, no. I told you I have to reread this. It's still your choice. I still have to read this. And when I mention blood, then you make your choice there, too. So, for the breath, no. >> All charges dismissed. Police got an F. But the most important thing, a small act of kindness, a big legal victory. In a civilized society, power must [music] always come with responsibility, and mutual respect must remain a fundamental principle, whether you are a citizen or a police officer. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? [music] If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. [music]