This is unlawful. This is unlawful. This I'm not I'm not arresting. This is unl seemingly small parking violation sparked a tense confrontation between New York residents and police. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Andrew parked in the middle of the street. >> Do not touch this. What are you doing here for? What you doing there for? My hands are doing on my >> resisting on my >> being pushed to the ground, handcuffed, and denied basic rights. All for honking. >> Yeah, it's unlawful use of a horn. You >> can't even do it. >> Put your hands on me. I CAN'T PUT MY HANDS BEHIND MY BACK. I'm not resisting. Get off my pelvis. >> When a citizen simply asks to see a superior, the answer is handcuffs. What is really going on behind this seemingly harmless traffic stop? It has everything to do with that, bro. Can I get your commanding officer, please? >> I don't care that you can you call your commanding officer. >> Can you please get off my pelvis? >> Stop. >> Bro, can you please get off my I'm not resisting. Get off my pelvis. That's all I'm asking you. >> Yo, bro. >> Bro, >> stop. >> Bro, you violating. Am >> I right? >> You are pressing on my pelvis. The words rang out in desperation as three officers restrained a man who was not resisting. Was this law enforcement or a blatant abuse of power? >> I'm going go cuz I got a brighter shower. >> And your parked in the middle of the street. I hope you I hope you >> Thank you. I'm glad I had a witness to that. >> Exactly. Yes. It has everything to do with that, bro. Can I get your commanding officer, please? >> I don't care that you can you call your commanding officer. What's your name, sir? >> Deputy one. >> Hey, what's up? >> Can you please call your commanding officer deputy one? >> He's with the county. >> She's a woman. Yeah. It's a law for use of a horn. >> I just moved my trash can so I can park. Please do not Please do not touch. You're being detained. >> No, I'm not. I did not commit a crime. >> Watch out. >> I did not commit a crime. >> Put your hands behind your back. What are you doing for? >> What are you doing for? >> My hands are doing it. Put your hands behind on ME. I CAN'T PUT MY HANDS BEHIND MY BACK. IF YOU'RE ON your >> I can't I can't >> I can't eat on my arms. I can't. I'm not resisting. You're on my pelvis. Stop moving >> cuz you're on my pelvis. >> Stop moving. >> Bro, you're on my pelvis. >> Stop moving. >> I'm not. Yeah, you're going to break my arm. >> I'm not moving. Can you PLEASE GET OFF MY PELVIS? >> Stop moving, >> bro. Can you please get off my I'm not resisting. Get off my pelvis. That's all I'm asking you. >> [ __ ] Why you on my pelvis, bro? >> God damn. >> Go hawking the horn. >> Yo, come on, bro. You You're doing too much. Stop what >> I told you. >> You told me what? The girl just looked into the car and was immediately dragged out, handcuffed. What makes a look a reason for arrest? >> Don't go in my pocket. >> Stop. >> Don't go in my babe. Let Let my girl Don't Yo, bro. >> Stop. >> Bro, >> stop. >> Bro, you violating my rights. You violating my rights. >> You're under arrest. >> For what? >> OBSTRUCTION. >> OF WHAT? OBSTRUCTION OF WHAT? >> SIR, AGAIN, >> you knew your laws, I THOUGHT. >> OBSTRUCTION OF WHAT? >> FOR ME WHEN YOU WORKING UNDERNEATH that badge? I work for myself actually cuz I paid money. >> I'm going to ask you to go back up. >> I'm just looking. >> Oh, you're walking right towards the car. >> I'm actually just looking and see how far. >> Look on that side. >> Look on that side. >> I know. He's trying to stop. >> Get out of the car. All right. You're going to jail now, too. >> Get out. >> Get out. Get out of the car. >> All right. I'M GETTING OUT. >> GET OUT OF THE CAR. >> I'M GETTING OUT. DON'T PULL ME. I'M COMING OUT right now. Look, I'm coming out. Come here. >> All right. >> You're going to jail now, too. >> Find your back. >> Good job. That was dumb. >> No, it's not. You can't tell me. >> You can. >> Now over. >> Why would you do that? >> Because why would you hold a car over a parking ticket? >> All right, we're going over that car. >> This is crazy. >> You literally just did that to yourself. >> No, I didn't. You did. >> You can't. First of all, why >> you absolutely did? >> He just said your kid told you. >> I asked the commander at least three times, is it true that the more citizens understand the law, the more they are seen as a thorn in the side of the police? >> No, it wasn't >> and I was looking both ways down the road. >> So that means the pedestrians have the right to stop because they cannot walk because we have the right way to go. You came to a complete stop. I I just told you the light is green. You got mad and you followed me. mean you don't know what I have to do in my house >> if you should have called 911 if you had >> what do you mean if that's the case right so listen I need to put the owner information on here because if not >> a crime committ can you please call your commanding officer please call your commanding officer >> they're not going to be able to release your cards >> please call your commanding officer can you call your commanding officer please I'm asking him to bring him here please radio your commanding Officer, >> there's no reason. >> Please bring him to the scene. >> Come on, man. >> You want to give me your information? >> Come on, man. >> You want to give me information so you can retrieve your vehicle? >> Crime. >> You did not commit a crime. >> You're not going to be able to retrieve your vehicle. >> Commit a crime. >> Okay. >> Come on, man. I did not commit a crime. Call your commanding officer. >> I'm just going to let you know that I believe >> Call your commanding officer. >> $25 a day. Please call your commanding officer. >> Plus, they're like 200, I think. >> Please call your commanding officer. >> I'm a construction worker. I work honestly. But that didn't stop him from being dragged through the streets. What did the police say in response? A sarcastic smile. >> There was no vehicle in traffic violation. Bro, you got mad because I beat >> And then you committed a a parking violation. >> Parking violation. >> You were more than 12 in from the car. >> I did not fully finish parking my car. No. Cuz if I did, it would have got stolen like it did last time. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, why would I do that? >> My insurance company told me take out the key. >> So, you just parked your car. >> No, I did not. Car. >> All right. You committed the crime of obstruction when I told you to stop and you were trying to walk away from me. >> What are you talking about? What was the crime >> at that point? >> Why were you What was the crime? No, you said you commit I committed obstruction once I started walking away from you. There was no crime. >> You're continuously trying to walk away from me. >> No. again. Before you said before you just said I committed obstruction once I started walking away from you. What was the crime? No, >> you did. >> You were pulling and pushing. >> I put my hands up. Everybody seen my hands was up. >> Everybody seen my hands was up and you threw me against the wall. I told you I'm not I did not commit a crime. >> Okay. >> What was the crime? >> You can say it all you want. >> What was the crime? >> Just like you said. I told you that there >> and then you to your old lady into jail. >> Well, now you can pay for her stuff, too. >> I don't even know if he's the owner, but he's he's not giving us any information, but >> All right. >> That's the RORO. I don't know. Maybe it's him. Maybe it's not. I don't. >> Right. Thanks, bro. >> A check. >> You should be ashamed of yourself, Wayne. >> What do you do for a check? >> Shame. I'm an iron worker. I do construction. and I build buildings. I don't sit on the I don't sit in the office. >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights pursuant to 42 US code SS1983. Individuals/organizations are required to pay damages to the injured party. Violating police officers may be disciplined, have their licenses suspended, fired, or expelled depending on the policy of the agency/ police chief. The arrest was not based on a specific criminal charge, but escalated from a parking violation. The officer denied the right to legal protection, denied a request to speak to a superior officer, and used unnecessary force. Video could prove abuse of power and violations of arrest procedures, opening the door to civil complaints or subsequent litigation. Next, a light touch on a public vehicle and immediately he's suspected of wanting to steal a car. What is the NYPD hiding behind this overreaction? >> I don't know who you are, sir. >> I just saw you touching the back door of that car. Why you messing with this armpit? >> Just cuz I put my hand on the vehicle doesn't mean anything. I'm not trying to break into the vehicle. >> The only thing I ask is just please don't yank on the door handles. Just because a citizen holds a phone across his chest, he is immediately considered a criminal. What excuse does the NYPD use to expel a citizen from a public building? >> Why are you trying to check the car? Is the door open? >> Are can I help you with anything, sir? >> I'm asking you. Can I help you? >> I don't know who you are. >> I >> I don't know who you are, sir. >> I just saw you touching the back door of that car. Why are you messing with this armpit? You can't touch the cars. All right. You can film. >> Why can't I touch the car? >> Cuz I don't know if you're trying to break in and steal something. Okay. Why would I break into a vehicle? >> I don't know. People do it all the time. >> Well, that's I'm just checking to make sure everything's okay. Okay, great. Yeah. Have a great day, Lieutenant. You take care. >> Just taking a look at the vehicles. What's the big deal? >> There's nothing wrong with that, Lieutenant. Is there? Just cuz I put my hand on the vehicle doesn't mean anything. I'm not trying to break into the vehicle. I'm just making sure that they're okay. Making sure that the doors are locked so no one else steals anything from them. >> Hey, how are you? >> J RDA 22317. What's going on? >> Hey, how are you? Nothing much. How you doing, sir? >> How you doing? >> Can I get your name and badge number, please? >> Yeah, >> thanks. How you guys doing? No, I'm okay. I'm all right, thank you. No, I was just speaking with the lieutenant out here. That's all. >> About what? >> About the vehicles here. That's all. >> What's wrong with the vehicles? >> Well, yeah. For for example, you know, that has a big windshield. Uh the windshield on this cruiser right here has a big crack in it. So, I was just checking that. It's, you know, it's for safety purposes. >> Hey, how you doing? >> How's it going, sir? I'm Lieutenant. >> Hey, Lieutenant. How are you? I was just speaking to another lieutenant. >> Come on. Did you guys like, like you said, you hang out here, you got to film, do what you want to do. The only thing I ask is just please don't yank on the door handles. >> Oh, I was just making sure that they weren't open. >> No evidence, no charges, and still threatened with arrest. What would make even a lieutenant nod in agreement to a wrong policy? >> He shut the audio recorder off. BA22317. >> Did I say it was on? I didn't say it was on. >> Let me see. You were recording. >> Do you have my chest? >> Do you have probable cause to search my property, sir? What? >> Do you have probable cause a warrant to search my property? Yeah. Do you have >> What does that sign say? You have your phone out. It's facing me. >> But does that mean that I'm recording? >> Let my boss. >> I'm not Who says that I'm recording? >> Like you said, I I I don't want you filming out there. Okay. But it's prohibited to recording. I'm just letting you know if you are recording, you're in violation. You're trespassing. And I'm just advising you're not allowed to record inside a police precinct. >> Pick up a phone mimicking as if you're recording. >> But there's there's nothing illegal about that. >> Lieutenant, >> you could be subject to arrest for trespassing. Okay? So if you're recording inside a police precinct, you are subject to trespassing, sir. Again, I'm telling you, I don't want any I don't want any issues with you either, Lieutenant. >> This is the deal. I told you >> I understand that you have an unconstitutional policy here. That's not a law, sir. >> You are not allowed to film inside of a police precinct. >> Okay. But I never said I was. That's That's it. You You are not allowed to film inside filming inside a police precinct. >> We're going to ask you to leave. Okay. >> But who said I was filming? >> Just hold on. Just hear me out for a second. I'm just telling you >> if you are indeed filming. Okay. Like I said, I will check. How would you know? >> I will check the police and cameras. If I see that you are filming, okay, >> I'm going to ask you to leave. If you don't want to leave, you're going to be subject to arrest for trespass. >> Requesting a complaint denied. standing in the police station pushed out. Once again, civil rights are stifled in the very building that serves the people. >> Correct. >> So, to answer your question, no. Like, I would have no idea if someone was recording if they were secretly recording. So, >> and then they go post that video online. Could you do anything about it? >> No. Like, >> because there's nothing illegal. >> I can't because technically, no. It's not illegal, per se, but if you're doing it inside of a police precinct and we advise you to leave, you could be subject to arrest. So that's why >> for criminal trespassing. >> Exactly. >> In public, >> not for filming. >> Kind of like, hey, if you're openly filming, we're going to tell you to leave a a public lobby, which you have every right to be in in any other circumstance. Any other circumstance, I have a right to be here. Correct. But that seems disingenuous because you're saying that if I secretly record then that's okay because I can't tell you to leave at that point. >> There's no way of me knowing that and the like reasonable suspicion of what but you need to have but but wait reasonable suspicion officer of a crime. That's what you need in order to get >> a crime to be filming inside of a police station. Sir, you're wrong. No, it's not. You're wrong. The lieutenant just said that it's not a crime to film inside of a police station. in it. I just >> He just said that. I'll take your contact information. It's not >> It's a law in this building. >> No, it's not a law in this building. That's ridiculous to even say. >> So, >> what's going on there? >> That's ridiculous. >> Again, I'm not going to I'm I'm Let me do my thing. Okay. If I do indeed see that you are recording, that there's a camera capturing your recording device actually in progress. I'm not threatening arrest on you. I'm just telling you, I'm advising you. If you refuse to leave and we determine that you are recording, you don't stop recording. >> I just don't see how you determine that. >> Arrest the criminal attorney. >> Respectful, peaceful, not breaking the law, but still threatened with arrest. Has the NYPD turned internal policy into law to distort constitutional rights? >> I'm going to tell you, please put your phone in your pocket. Stop pointing your camera towards this priest. This is leading me to believe that you are recording inside of a police precinct. That's all I'm asking you. Once you put your camera down, >> but you have no you have >> again a complaint form for what? >> For what? What do you >> Because you're you're you're assuming and now I'm going to now I'm going to file a formal complaint against yourself and this officer because you're assuming that I am recording without any sort of proof that I'm recording. I want a complaint for him. >> I'll I'll do a CC brief. I'm going to ask you to move the precep I'm assuming that you're recording. You're assuming I don't want to. I'm talking to your supervisor. >> I'm I'm I'm >> What are you doing? Are you going to under threat? If I don't leave the precinct, you will arrest me, Lieutenant. Is that what you're telling me? >> You did not leave the precinct right now, you will be arrested for criminal justice. >> Can you bring me the complaint form outside? >> Sir, leave the precinct. >> Can you bring me the complaint form outside? >> You're you're you're ejecting me from a precinct here. I'm here to file a complaint. >> Okay. I appreciate you leaving the precinct. Okay. Again, if you want to talk, let's talk. You're not allowed to report. It's not in police. G A R G A22317 >> is my shield number. >> I will talk to you about >> So give me my complaint form cuz you just you just you just unlawfully you just unlawfully removed me from a public building. So I would like a complaint form. Lieutenant, please. >> No one. You have no idea because guess what? I don't have to answer questions. >> I just saw you. I just saw the film on the >> No, you didn't. >> The resident has filed a complaint with the NYPD and is preparing to go to the civilian complaint board. He said he will continue legal action to protest the violation of his civil rights. The case has the potential to become a major civil lawsuit against the NYPD if it is pursued further. >> We we we're going to make change here in the NYPD. So remember this day. >> Again, I support what you're doing and like I said, your rights are most important to me. So again, I'm sorry >> because if you do the right thing, then you become a trends setter and not just somebody who's going to be, hey, I'm just going to fall online. Because if somebody told you, for example, that's why this is a free slope. If would you do that? They told you to do it. >> Exactly. >> State of mind. Yeah. That seems like a total uh egregious, >> doesn't it? But you would still, but based on your logic, you would still do it. Where does the line get crossed to where law enforcement says, "Hey, you know what? I'm not doing that." Right? Cuz you could say, "Hey, I'm following my job. I'm doing my job." But, you know, Nazis could have said they were just doing their job. I'm just doing my job. I'm doing what I'm told. So, it's slippery slope. But I understand from Sean, you know. >> Take care, sir. >> All right. Nice. >> You stay safe. Okay. >> Good luck. All right. >> Yep. >> NYPD, you don't have to commit a crime to just hold your phone wrong. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you like the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and help us donate. Thank you so much. Next. He refused to give his name, demanded $5000 to reveal his identity, and insisted he wasn't driving. But did that save him from the police? >> I'm not a driver. >> Okay. Well, you are driving on the roadways in the state of Florida, so I need your driver's license or your identification. >> Like I said, I'm not driving. >> Okay. Well, I am conducting a lawful stop. You're required to present me your identification. So, I'll take whatever identification you have. >> Okay. I I don't carry identification unless someone's going to pay me for my name. My name is registered as my property on the record. >> Okay. >> So >> So what's your name? >> Okay. Uh I'm just recording this for the record. I'm not driving or operating a vehicle for hire on the roadways. And my name is my private property. If you want my name, I'm conditionally accepting your offer just so I can stay in the honor so you would arrest me. So my conditional acceptance for my name to you is you give me $500 1094 please. Sir, you will be arrested if you do not present some type of identification. >> Really? >> Excuse me. >> I said really? >> Yes, sir. Really? >> Why do I need to provide identification? >> You are operating a road a vehicle on the roadways in the state of Florida. >> Sir, with all due respect, >> you're behind the drivers in the driver's seat behind the steering wheel. >> I've been in the driver's seat. Now, if you want to try and prove in court that I'm driving or operating a vehicle for higher than five, but I'm stating for the record that I'm not driving or operating a vehicle, >> sir. I've been behind you since you were on Babcock. Okay. You've been in that seat the entire time for your paternal order of police. I'm telling you on the record, I'm not driving or operating. That's that's an issue. I'm record. And if you want my name, it's $500 cash. >> Okay. Go ahead and step out of the vehicle for me. >> Sir, I can step out of the vehicle. >> You can step out of the vehicle for me. >> In a confident tone, the man invoked the code of honor. the condition fee and asserted that the police were in a disgraceful state. But what had caused him to be dragged out of the car? >> Step out of the vehicle. Roll over on your stomach. >> Okay, sir. At this time, you are being placed under arrest. You will be registered as a John Doe until you are properly identified. >> But I already said I'm not driving or operating. >> Okay. Well, yes, sir, you are. No, I'm not. >> I'm not driving or operating a vehicle. >> Ma'am, you have a valid driver's license. May I see it, please? >> Thank you. >> Can I speak to a supervisor? Because I'm stealing honor and you're arresting me and I'm being fully transparent that I'm not a driver or operator. And if you want my name, I'm conditionally >> I also have a request for a supervisor. >> Yeah. I've conditionally accepted your offer so I can stay in honor. I'm operating on the honor system >> and you're not honoring now. You're in dishonor and I will prove on the record in court that my name is my property. I've registered it with the county reporter more than 2 years ago. So I hope you're still recording because I have my case number, my filing number, and my 13 to 50. And I was not pulling over. I'm coming here to the printer because they have a print order for me I'm picking up. So I did not pull over. I need to get him in. >> Arrested and still charging $100 for a question and $500 cents for a search. The confrontation between sovereign citizens and Florida police is getting out of control. >> Stand down, man. >> I can't. >> Wait, wait. You're hurting me. >> Sorry. >> Yeah, I know. But these cups are on too tight. You're hurting me. >> All right. >> My phone is still recording. >> Yes, sir. We'll make sure you have your phone. But I want that on the record. That's >> okay. Well, here here. As a matter of fact, you can continue recording. I'll stick in your pocket. >> I already conditionally accepted all of his offers for my schedule. And he's in >> Anything on your person before you going back in my car? >> This will be his right here. It's still recording. >> I'll answer any questions for $100. Anything on your person? >> I will answer that question for $100. >> You don't have the right. You can search me for $500 cash. I'm conditionally accepting all of your offers for my fee schedule. >> There's no charge for And you can get there is I I'm in honor. >> Okay. >> Okay, ma'am. >> Could you fill me on what's going on here? >> I don't know. I I don't understand his thing. >> I don't understand. I don't know. >> Okay. How do you know him? >> He's my boyfriend. >> Okay. >> I don't understand all that me stuff he talks though. >> Oh, you're trained on this at the Fraternal Order of Police. I'm an expert on honor and I'm in honor. >> Okay. What's his name? On what is this? His vehicle >> from what I gather. I mean, I think his mom is >> Okay, I'll be right back. >> No papers, no name, no cooperation, but still taken away while continuously shouting, "I am honorable." Did the police cross the legal line? >> My name is my property person. You can search me for $500. I'm going to need your name because I'm going to charge and this is the best >> the car. I did not give you permission to search me without payment. You're violating my rights and my ability to conduct commerce. You're violating You're in dishonor now. You can search me for $100. >> I'll spread my feed for $100. >> No, you're you're in dishonor. You know you're violating the rules of honor and I have done nothing wrong and I've accepted all of your conditionally accept all of your offers for my schedule. Are you recording violating my rights? I have done nothing wrong. I'm I'm in honor and you're violating all my rights. I'm in honor >> and you're violating all my rights. >> I will come over there for only Look, man. You're faulting cuz you're resisting. Stop resisting. >> I'm not resisting. I'm not resisting if I'm conditionally accepting all your fee schedule. You know, I'm telling you, you're going into I'll get in the car for $500. No, you're forcing me. I'll get in the >> Get in the car. >> I already conditionally accepted your offer for money. >> Get in the car. >> Get in the car. You're assaulting and battering me and you're violating my rights. I conditionally accept your offer to my feast. Watch your >> No, dude. You can't put me in jail. You can't do this. You guys are going into distance. In Florida, police abuse can result in a variety of penalties, including civil penalties of up to $10,000, zero cents, restitution of illegally obtained benefits, public warnings, and suspension or dismissal under section 112.317. >> May I ask why you ask if you're acting suspicious? You're videotaping people's personal vehicles and their license plates. You haven't answered my question. >> I don't have ID on me. >> Okay. Yeah. You don't have ID on you? >> No, not on me. >> 1929. >> On November 4th, 2015, Galveastston police officers led by Sergeant Chapman violated an individual's rights by confronting them for simply filming in public. This unnecessary escalation and ignorance of legal rights is deeply troubling. Why did Sergeant Chapman feel the need to enforce such a baseless action? Sergeant Chapman confronts the individual for filming a public building, claiming it's suspicious. The officer demands ID despite the individual filming only the building, not private vehicles. It's frustrating how easily public actions are questioned. Why are officers so quick to assume the worst without justification? >> How you doing? >> I'm all right. >> You all right? >> Yeah. >> Got ID on you. >> For what? >> You have identification on it. >> For what? >> Okay, let me I'm going step out. >> Okay. >> You're videotaping people's personal vehicles and their license plates. You have an asma. You have an answer as my question. >> I don't have ID on me. >> Okay. You don't have ID on you? >> No, not on me. >> 1929. >> Here, the officer failed to recognize the basic constitutional right of the individual to film public property as well as to refuse to answer questions from law enforcement officers unless detained or arrested for a legitimate reason. The individual was neither committing a crime nor engaging in any suspicious behavior that justified police action. 29. >> Show me out on one in front of the station recording. Uh, >> yeah, that's clear. >> So, that's fine that you record me. I want to let you know that you're also being recorded as well. I'm sorry. >> What is your name? >> All right, let me ask you this. Let me step back. Do you have a stateisssued driver's license? >> Officer Chapman wrongly demanded identification under Texas Penal Code 3,8002 despite the individual not being under arrest. This overstep ignored the individual's rights as no offense had occurred. The officer's actions were an unwarranted abuse of power, disregarding proper procedure and the individual's freedom to not selfinccriminate. >> Do you have a driver? Do you have a driver's license? >> I'm not going to answer any questions. >> Okay. Are you going to identify yourself? >> What crime have I committed? >> I I already told you the fact that you're being suspicious. You're taping uh you're videotaping the people's license plate. >> The the front of the building here. No, I'm talking about the license plate. Not talking about the building. I have a problem with that. Would you like to tape here? >> Yeah. Would you like to tell me otherwise? >> Yeah, I was not. I don't need to film people's license plate. I'm just filming the building. >> So, if you were to show me that, you could show me that there aren't any license plates on her. >> There's nothing. >> I don't I don't know who she was. I was I >> You be willing to show me that? >> Show you what? >> The that there's no license plates on that on your video >> on this video. >> I don't have a problem with you typing the uh building. >> Which license, but I'm I'm still asking >> these vehicles over here. >> The where you were standing at? The city of Galveston vehicle. >> No, these vehicles over here >> at all. >> Would you be willing to show me that that you didn't kill those? >> I could. >> Okay. Can you show me that? >> Sure. >> The officer's vague response about suspicious behavior and videotaping was utterly insufficient to justify any legal action. Demanding identification without a legitimate basis for arrest is not just inappropriate, but unlawful. It's frustrating to see such overreach from law enforcement, further eroding trust in the justice system. And also, while you're while you're pulling that up, >> let me get your name. >> Like I said, I'm still >> So, you're not going to identify yourself? >> I'm showing you that I didn't do >> You're not going to identify yourself? >> No. >> Okay. Go ahead and put your hands behind >> not to come over. >> Okay. So, at this time, I'm going to turn off your recording. Okay. >> Is there a reason why you're turning it on? Well, you're going to go to jail and so do you want to leave it running while you're in jail? >> Yeah. >> So, I'm going to take this and I'm going to put this in the back of the unit. Okay. Do you have anything that's going to stick or poke me? You're videotaping people's license plates. >> I'm not videaping. >> Okay. Because of that, >> I've got suspicious behavior that you're doing. Do are you going to identify yourself? Yes. >> What am I for? >> Are you going to identify yourself? Yes or no? >> Asking what am I for? >> All right. Well, listen. I'm going to turn this off. I, Sergeant Chapman, is turning off your video cam. Okay. >> The officer's citation of Texas Penel Code 3,8002, which mandates that individuals identify themselves when under arrest or lawfully detained, was incorrectly applied in this situation. This law only applies if there is a legitimate reason for arrest or detention. In this case, since the individual had not committed a crime or been lawfully detained, the officer's actions led to an unlawful arrest and violation of the individual's rights. According to section 3,8002 A of the Texas Penal Code, failure to identify oneself is a class C misdemeanor, but this only applies when a person is under arrest or lawfully detained. The officer's insistence on identification without a valid reason for detention was a clear overreach. The consequences for the officer in the department are serious. Not only could this lead to a legal challenge, including the potential suppression of evidence or even dismissal of charges, but it also undermines public trust in law enforcement. Such actions could expose the department to lawsuits. And if found to be in violation of policies or laws, the officer could face disciplinary measures, including retraining or even termination. See how police in Gerald, Texas, recklessly violate a civilian's rights, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and reform. >> Get away from me. Go do your job, man. >> I am doing my job. >> This is not I'm not your job. He's your job. Go do your I don't care. Stop talking to me. He's in public and so are you. So shut the [ __ ] up and go do your job. >> You know what I'm saying? You're setting an example for this [ __ ] guy. >> Is he your boss? Is he over you? >> You're over him. >> Y equal. >> We're all equal. >> You know why do he have to approach me like that, man? The police in Gerald, Texas, failed to uphold their duty, blatantly violating the rights of a civilian. This reckless disregard for accountability highlights a deeprooted issue in law enforcement. How many more individuals must suffer before true reform takes place? Such actions demand serious scrutiny and swift consequences. Heat. Heat. A civilian calmly recording in public is aggressively approached by a police officer. The officer's intimidating presence triggers discomfort and frustration despite the civilian not breaking any laws. Why does a simple act of recording provoke such hostility? Could this have been handled differently with respect? How you sir? >> Hey, man. >> Doing good. >> Yeah. How about you? It's >> hot, man. >> Y'all being safe? >> Yeah. My AC don't work in the car. >> Are you serious? >> It's actually cooler outside than >> Come on, bro. We're paying for that AC. >> All right. It's hot. >> I'm not out here to give you guys a hard time now. >> Oh, dude. You're good, man. It's hot, man. >> You know who I am? >> No. >> Oh, you watch YouTube? >> You have like a channel or something? >> Yeah. >> What's the channel for? I'll give you a card. >> Okay. >> You're making him very uncomfortable. >> Don't talk to me, man. >> I'm just letting you know. >> I don't care. Get away from me. >> Get away from me. >> Get away from me. Go do your job, man. >> I am doing my job. >> This is not I'm not your job. He's your job. I don't care. Stop talking to me. He's in public and so are you. So, shut the [ __ ] up and go do your job. >> You know what I'm saying? You're setting an example for this [ __ ] guy. >> Is he your boss? Is he over you? >> You're over him. >> Y'all are equal. >> We're all equal. You know, why do you have to poach me like that, man? >> The veteran firmly defends his right to record public officials, emphasizing the importance of transparency. The officer, however, fails to deescalate the situation, escalating tensions unnecessarily. It's disheartening to see law enforcement ignore the public's right to document as this only erodess trust between the community and those sworn to serve. >> Okay, it doesn't matter, bro. You see me standing here. I'm not bothering nobody. And he gets out. >> Is that me? I don't answer questions, man. Listen, me and you. >> Absolutely. >> Why does he have to get out and come over here and and and and and bully me and push his badge around? Guys like him is what gives you guys a bad name. It's what puts you in danger. >> Okay? >> You know, guys like him is what causes good officers like you to get hurt or killed. Man, >> I don't listen to you. Now, now explain from possibly his side, right? I just got here. You saw me pull up right now >> and you saw me standing right here on my car and tries to [ __ ] you know, push his badge around. That's not going to happen with me, bro. You know, you you approach me like like a like a man should. Exactly. >> I'm hot either way. Inside or outside. >> What are you looking at, man? Do your [ __ ] job. >> So, let's look at the other point, right? Uh, were you in this Okay, you're not going to answer questions. I understand. Were you That's a question. Uh, >> I mean, I might answer some. >> So, this other guy that was in this truck, you don't know who you are either. You know what I mean? Do you know what that is? and he sees a a think you're a cop, too. >> And so if it's making him uncomfortable, it's big. >> I don't know. Look, man. >> I wasn't here. There's every corner. >> No one has expectation of privacy in public. >> It's not cuz I lost my keys in the trash can here. Had to go dumpster diving. >> But if this was your house and you had your blinds up and I'm standing out on the sidewalk. >> The police officer's actions throughout the interaction reflect a pattern of aggressive behavior that is all too familiar in public encounters with law enforcement. His attempt to control the civilian, despite no apparent threat, is a clear violation of professionalism. Officers are expected to handle public interactions with restraint and respect. But the officer in this case acted more as a bully than a protector of public order. >> Because your guys your guys' body counts ain't always easy to get, man. >> I don't know. I norally >> I mean, >> I don't deal with it. >> Even with a public records request, you know, they redact thing and you got to jump through hoops to get them. And this gives me everything I want. >> Yeah. >> You know, this and this. I mean, and it's it's a third eye and I'm I'm not here. >> Well, I mean, I'll answer what I you know, but 8 years, man. >> That's good. >> I don't have a criminal record. Never been I've been arrested, but I don't I've never been convicted of a crime in my life, man. >> I'm a disabled veteran. So, I mean, I'm out here. >> Uh what' you do? >> Combat medic. >> I just let the airborne unit. >> Like I said, man, we appreciate good cops, man. We need you guys out here, but we don't need the bad cops putting you guys in danger, man. Putting the good cops in danger. I do. >> And we all know we all know in every field there's there's bad apples, man. >> Oh, yeah. >> But you were in the military. You know, >> I got tired of seeing people's rights being violated and I just decided to pick up a camera and start doing this, you know, and there's been times where and and and it's like you guys got qualified immunity, man. You know, so it's hard it's hard to get a a police officer fired or even dragged into court. >> You know which one I'm talking about? >> I believe so. Which >> for Texas, right? >> Yeah. >> Just came out. Uh >> the officer blatantly ignored the civilians first amendment rights, demanding answers with no legal basis. This kind of bullying creates a hostile environment, undermining trust in law enforcement. It's alarming how easily civilians are intimidated for asserting their rights. A disturbing example of police misconduct that must be addressed. Last year, like September 1, it was like in 2021. What did we? >> Yeah, a year ago. Year ago. That's why. What did it have to do with what does it have to do? So, anytime you make an arrest, right, whenever you submit your stuff to the prosecutor, right, they they want everything, right? Michael Morton, I was at Georgetown a few years back. They they get everything you got. What it encompasses is your HR file. Like, if you ever get in trouble for anything like police brutality or discrimination, >> you're talking about it for the officer, >> right? So that's obviously in discovery for concentration as well. So let's say like you got someone that's been on the road for I I I know a troop that's been around for 40 years. All right. We reform. That's what we do. That's what we've been doing since the police began. But anyhow, you had uh you got in trouble back in let's call I don't know 1995 profiling or something like that. That's going to be in that record. So every time you arrest somebody and you submit all your evidence and that that personnel file goes with it state. Okay. That may be a case, but the the agencies, local, whatever. And when they do, the prosecutor doesn't hand it over to the defense. >> Yeah, that's all they're not supposed to do, right? Michael can't do that. >> Exactly. Exactly. >> I'm dying. Todd, >> I can't believe you don't have AC. Man, >> it works if you're driving. It >> It's frustrating that incidents like these highlight how often law enforcement remains unaccountable. Texas Senate Bill 111 is a step in the right direction, but it shouldn't take legislation to make transparency mandatory. Qualified immunity shields officers who abuse power, furthering distrust and injustice. The officer's conduct in this incident likely breaches several fundamental legal principles. Under the First Amendment, the civilian was exercising his right to record public officials, and the officer's actions to interfere with this could be seen as a violation of free speech and the public's right to gather information. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. And since there was no probable cause or reasonable suspicion, the officer's detaining and questioning of the civilian could be considered an unlawful infringement. Under the Texas Panel Code, Chapter 38, which addresses obstruction of a public servant, the officer's attempt to interfere with the civilian who was not hindering law enforcement, could be seen as an unwarranted obstruction. Additionally, the officer's escalation of the situation might constitute a violation under chapter 39. abused of official capacity, which addresses misconduct by public officials as the officer misused his power and authority in this interaction. Watch as police confront a man in a parked car without cause, ignoring his rights and escalating the situation unnecessarily. Man, I I hate you [ __ ] idiots, man. I hate you idiots, bro. I hate you. >> Do you have a [ __ ] crime? Do you know what Raz is? Do you know how to do your job, dude? Okay. Well, sit over there and watch what happens. Then I'm sick of this [ __ ] Let's >> figure out what's going. >> The police approach an individual in a parked car, demanding answers without reasonable suspicion. They ignore his right to remain silent, escalating the situation unnecessarily. Their lack of respect for rights is disturbing. Why did they continue pushing when no crime was suspected? >> I'm not giving it. >> Why is that? >> Because you don't have Raz. Appreciate it if you got the hell on >> all day. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Yeah. Do you work here or what? >> Yeah. >> Who do you work for? >> Plan on staying here >> all night. >> All night. >> Yep. All day tomorrow, all day the next day. None of your business. >> What did you What did you >> What if you want any If you want any uh [ __ ] ass tapoya. >> [ __ ] ass ta. >> Yeah. You know her? >> No. Who she worked for? >> I'm not sure. >> She arrested me for trespassing over there the other day, though. >> Well, all of this stuff is closed here, man. So, I'm trying to figure out what you're doing here. >> It's Does that look closed? Yeah, it does. >> Does it? You want me to open it for you? That's what one thing I will do. I work um I You asked that and I answered it. I work here. >> Okay. What do you What do you work here on? I >> I built it. >> You built it? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Are you? >> Yeah. The police grow increasingly frustrated, questioning the individual's ties to the location. Despite his right to remain silent, one officer threatens detention. The officers seem to wrongly equate silence with guilt, showing a troubling lack of respect for legal rights. Why do they persist without evidence? >> Construction crew, guys. I >> I'm the GC. >> Okay, >> so kick rocks. >> What's that? >> Kick rocks. >> Can I get your name? >> No, man. I I hate you [ __ ] idiots, man. >> I hate you idiots, bro. I hate you. What the hell are you doing, man? That's what you do. You don't come and approach me when I'm not committing a crime. >> I'm sick of this [ __ ] >> Let's figure out what's going on. >> Okay. Well, I'm I'm sorry to take off uh out my anger from uh uh obviously you can't come and trespass somebody. A if there's no complaintant, right? Yes. And B, if uh I'm allowed to be here. The officers completely overstepped here. Ignoring the individual's right to remain silent and continuously pushing for answers despite no probable cause is infuriating. Threatening detention without reasonable suspicion only escalates the situation unnecessarily. The lack of understanding of basic rights is frustrating and shows a disregard for constitutional protections. >> Anybody we can call and verify this? >> Man, I went through this before. Figure it out, bro. I'm not I'm not I'm not doing nothing. You got your back up here. Yeah, I >> I'm liking your attitude a little bit right now and I have no weapons and I I mean no ill will, but I would appreciate you guys just getting in your cars and leaving. That's my crime scene tape, man. Don't go don't go through that before I detain you, bro. Don't go through that. Committing a crime. We don't need two him. >> What's your name and badge number? >> 4545. >> Okay. Yes, I've already answered that. But I don't need to answer a ton of questions for a bunch of people. >> I'm the GC here. It's green and red. You're right. There's not. It's a Dollar Tree. Family Dollar. >> Dollar Tree or Family Dollar? >> Everything. I'm the GC. Do you know what a GC is? >> General Contract. >> There you go. >> What are you doing tonight? >> The police officers blatantly violated constitutional rights, disregarding the fourth and fifth amendments. Their attempt to detain someone without cause is outrageous, undermining basic freedoms. The officer's constant questioning was not just unnecessary, it was oppressive. This kind of abuse of power is unacceptable and deeply concerning. >> Hi, >> I'm sorry. What was her name again? >> Rosie. >> Rosie. >> Yeah. >> What kind of dog is she? >> Uh, she's got five different um breeds. >> Perfect. That's all you need. >> Check out uh my YouTube channel. I got the arrest the other day for trespassing when I wasn't trespassing. >> Dude, every second I need to get you my card. Okay. >> There was a dude I I don't recall his name. You might have to look at my notes. I was out here doing >> paperwork a couple months ago. I can't He might have been like the manager or something. He was involved with something here. >> Yes. >> And he had said, "Hey, we had had some kids." Uh >> Oh, yeah. It's He probably did it himself. We fired him. >> Oh, yeah. But that's why we're out here contracting. >> Well, I'm sorry about my attitude. Sergeant, um Rich today, he works days. Really great gentleman. And And I don't have no uh >> The police's actions were deeply concerning. Unlawfully violating someone's constitutional rights, even without detention, reflects a serious lapse in judgment. Such misconduct damages public trust and undermines community safety. Officers must face accountability, retraining, and consequences. This behavior is unacceptable and should never be tolerated within any police force. What you're doing here is okay, but when it goes further, like the other day when when they came up on me, I was so polite. Watch the video. >> Yeah, it's PD. You guys are sheriff. Well, I apologize cuz the sheriff's office has treated uh me really well out here. >> Yeah, but I just want you to understand our concern. You know what I'm saying? We don't know if you're out here burging or whatever. 100%. You're really genuine. >> I like that. Well, I I I apologize for my attitude. You can blame >> to foya. Watch the video. >> And I don't mind giving it cuz I'm I I love my name. You know what I mean? And I and I and I I follow the law to a te. I I try to, you know. >> No. Opening the door. Yeah. And that's why I said I do it. You know what I mean? >> Let us know. >> It's hard. It's It's a lot long hours. >> I'm just I'm just thinking ahead. So if somebody calls in tomorrow >> and somebody's in the store, I'm be like, "Okay, it's probably >> okay. Well, >> we we might drive by again if somebody calls in in the future." >> I I do this all over the country. And I've probably been accosted by police and and messed with a 100 times. It just gets old after a while. But what you guys did both of you, >> the officer's actions in this case violated key constitutional rights under the fourth and fifth amendments. The fourth amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, meaning that the officer's attempt to detain the individual without probable cause was unlawful. Furthermore, the fifth amendment guarantees the right to remain silent, ensuring that individuals cannot be compelled to answer questions that may incriminate them. Despite the individual's legal right to refuse to answer, the officers continue to press him for information, further infringing upon his rights. These violations can lead to serious legal consequences, including lawsuits against the officers or the police department. In addition to legal action, officers who engage in unlawful practices may face disciplinary measures such as suspension or dismissal. Civil rights violations may also result in financial compensation for the individual whose rights were violated, highlighting the importance of respecting constitutional protections in police encounters. Right in the heart of Oakland, where the police are notorious for their brutality, a citizen dared to hold a camera facing the threat of arrest just for taking a few pictures. >> We're going to keep saying yes and no or what? >> It's not private property. All right. So my adisement to you guys would be get locked. >> The argument escalated. The police insisted it was a private property while the residents fought back. Supreme Court gave me the right to be here. >> I got a couple things to do out here first and then I'll go in there. >> Okay. If you have business here, you can't load it here. It's private property. >> Well, I just said I have business here. >> Okay. So So let's let's get that taken care of. >> Okay. >> Okay. Then then you can go. >> No, I can stay. >> It's private property, sir. >> No, it's not private property. It is. >> No, it's not. >> Yes, it is. going to keep saying yes and no or what? >> It's not private property. So, anyways, I don't need your guys' help. I appreciate it. Thank you and have a good day. Sorry. >> Right. Well, I guess we could just stand here all day then. >> Okay. Yeah, I guess you could stand here all day if you want. I don't >> I mean, it's >> up to you. >> Who am I making feel uncomfortable? You're You saw me. You You saw me look right at you and continue doing what I was doing. >> What were you doing? >> You're the only one feeling uncomfortable. and and and then it turned from private property and I have to leave to now we'll just stand here with you all day. >> It is private property. >> It's not private property. >> So my >> not that I know of. >> He's obviously looking for this. >> I'm not I just want to be left alone. I asked to be left alone. I That was it. You guys aren't going to push me around either. >> All right, partner. So we're we're going to just give you your advisement at this point, right? If you don't have any business here, there's nothing we could help you with the sheriff's office. So, if you don't leave, you're going to be trespassing and you will be arrested. So, yeah. >> I'm not I don't care what you're saying. >> You don't care what I'm saying? >> Not much. >> Okay. >> Just want to make sure you don't get hit there. >> I'm fine. What are you doing, man? >> Just taking pictures. >> What's wrong with that? >> Are you going to leave or not? >> What was that? >> Are you going to leave or not? >> I got business here. When the threat of trespassing turns into an ultimatum, leave or be handcuffed, how do citizens respond? A game-changing moment on the spot. >> Be on it. We told you to handle your business or leave. If you choose not to leave, we're going to be >> Can I park right here? What's that? >> Can I park right here? >> Business. Yes. And when you're done, you would leave. >> Okay. What's official business? >> Come on, think about it. >> What are you here for? >> None of your business. >> It is. >> It ain't none of your business. You're right. >> You have I don't have to explain to you what my business is if I don't need your specific help, right? >> Can I come park right here? You said yes. That's correct. >> Okay. It's not up to you what official business is. If I was here doing something, right, I could be here, right? That means this is open to the public. This is public property. All right. So, my advisement to you guys would be get lost. Let me do what I got to do and go back to work. I told you that you're trespassing. >> I said I have business to do. >> I'm making this clear. I'm making this clear. Told you you're not welcome here. You're trespassing. Say whatever you like. >> I'm I'm definitely doing that. What's your name and badge number? >> We're giving you the option to leave and you're refusing to leave. Well, you can see it right here. It's Wallace. Badge number 2078. >> All right. Name and badge number. Name and badge number. >> Name? >> Okay. >> I need your name. You're going to have my badge number right here. >> I need your name. So, the bottom line is I have business here and I have things I have to do and this is open to the public cuz I see public all in and out of here and you can't trespass me from >> what is it? Public property, right? Oh, you guys aware of the public photography laws? You aware of that [ __ ] So, go back to work. >> For our safety and the safety of the staff here, we got to make sure this facility is safe. And you loitering about taking pictures of people inside their cars does not does not create a safe. >> Tension reaches its peak. Arrest him. It'll be the biggest mistake of your life. The chilling warning that makes the police hesitate. >> What law is it? >> This is open to the public. Am I Am I in a restricted area? But I'm I'm being very respectful. If you guys are going to arrest me, that's going to be up to you. But I'm in a I don't want that. I I've asked you guys to leave. I was respectful to you when you walked up. I haven't been a jerk to you and I'm not going to be. But but the the threats for arrest in public property, you guys can get lost with that [ __ ] I don't need help. >> I'm good. I got it. I'll I'll I'll handle mine. >> I'm not done with my business. >> Okay. Well, so >> I'm not I'm not I'm not done with what I have to do. I haven't even been inside the police department yet. >> You're not going inside the police department? >> I'm not going inside there. That's not open to the public. Is there a call button? Is there a call button? >> There's a call button. Okay. So, I can call and get help then. >> Do you guys not understand that the Supreme Court ruled that I can come take pictures on public property? Do you guys not get that? >> How do you know I got enough pictures? >> That's not up to you. >> It would be the biggest mistake you could make to arrest me. I'm just letting you know. But if you're going to do that, go ahead. I'm not going to resist at all. >> My job keeping this place safe. >> Just go back to work. >> Keep this place. So, tell me what is it that you want? >> None of your business now. I want to take pictures and that's what I'm doing. >> Okay. >> So, that's that. So, >> take your pictures. >> Now, I can take my pictures. I mean, >> what happened to a trespass? >> That was dumb. Why even threaten that when it's clearly an open public parking lot? Why would you even threaten that? >> Yeah, we're not getting lost. >> Well, leave me alone at the very least. >> Try to threaten me about about trespassing. And look, now they're walking away. Hey, you're dismissed, man. >> And then the truth was revealed. They did not enforce the law, but only imposed emotions. a typical First Amendment fail, leaving a stain that is difficult to wash away. >> I honestly I would be o willing and open to have conversation with you at any time, not under this circumstance. >> But you have to you have to understand that we don't have to when you make contact with I could have stood there and been and been quiet. You would have arrested me. Now why? Why? Because your training told you that you can do that, but you would have been wrong, right? You would have been wrong to to arrest me for that. And what failed you in that point? Your training, your guys's training is failing you. >> Yes, I have. >> You have? >> I have. >> Where's it at? >> Here's here's the deal. Here's the deal. I'm I'm going to reiterate. >> Cuz you escalated. >> Listen, I didn't escalate. >> You did? You came out and threatened to arrest me for a You threaten You guys surrounded me and you threatened to arrest me. Do you get what you did? You know, I have the whole thing recorded, right? You're going to look bad. I'd rather that you guys look good. You get You understand what I'm saying? You're still looking bad cuz you won't listen. No, listen. I wake up in the morning. Serve and protect my community. >> And that's great. So do I. The polls in the criminal justice no >> what are you doing? >> Don't you guys understand instead of opening your mind and seeing what we're doing? You know how many police You know how many police officers I talk to every day that go, "Hey man, I love what you're doing." And I wish more of you guys understood that because I truly honestly believe that that gap could be bridged if you guys would open your mind. Understand your training is failing you. >> Come out. Do you realize what you did? You threatened to arrest me. You threatened to commit a false arrest. Do you understand that on film? >> But why? >> How is it arguable? It's open to the public. It's not private property. That's another thing. That's another thing that your training has failed you on. You guys have such a sense of ownership with the police department. You >> We allow you guys to be there. Just listen, man. Listen and and and and either take some of it home with you or don't. That's going to be up to you. That's your That's your prerogative, right? Right. That was bad policing. The the energy and vibes I see you putting out right now, you are pissed off that I did that instead of being happy that somebody is checking the police department. >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights. Pursuant to 42 US code SS1983, individuals/organizations are required to pay damages to the injured party. Violating police officers may be disciplined, have their licenses suspended, fired, or expelled depending on the policy of the agency/ police chief. The incident exposed a flaw in police training where officers equated discomfort/ emotion with illegal behavior. The video became evidence of Alama County police officers making false threats and forcing a retreat. The result, a tarnished image of the police, increasing public cynicism. Next, a citizen was just filming a police car park, but was suddenly asked to sit on the side of the road for an ID check. Is this a sign of a blatant abuse of power? >> This dude's trying to get in a stance like he's going to fight me. >> Am I threatening him? >> I'm not threatening him cuz I'm close to him. >> From wanting to help suddenly turned into suspicious suspicion. Why' the police change the reason in just a few minutes? Are they hiding their true intentions? >> It's kind of odd. Cool. And you were back there taking pictures here. Anything can help you with? >> Yep. >> So, what's your reason for being here? >> What was that? >> What's your reason for being here? >> Looking around, man. >> Okay. >> What's your reason for being here? >> Come take a seat on the curb while we identify you. >> Negative. What What would I do that for? >> Okay. Listen, you've been walking around. I've been watching you for a while. Just want to make sure you don't need any help. What do you mean? It switched from go sit on the curb to we just want to make sure. >> I'm asking you. It's a question. Do you need any help? >> I've already answered that. Said I'm not looking for anything from you guys now. >> Okay. But you're looking at the police cars and you're walking around here. >> You are somebody that has not probably been here or need something or looking for something. That's the reason I ask. >> Okay. >> Do you need any help? >> I understand the reason you're asking. >> You don't have No, I understand you want an answer, but hold on. Is this one of these audits? >> I understand you want an answer, but you don't need an answer. But I've answered that like four times. >> Which is not You don't need any help. >> Yeah, I've already said that. >> Okay. Well, that's fine. I just didn't hear it cuz I was walking from here. So, I just walked up here. That's fine. >> Okay. >> Would you like to give us your name right now? >> Would you like to give us your name? >> What was that? >> Would you like to give us your name? No, I'm good. How about you give me your name, though? >> It's right here. >> Right here. >> Right here, sir. Sergeant Hussein. >> Okay, there you go. Now, now we're talking. What's your name? >> When asked to identify himself, one officer refused to answer, pointing to his shirt. And the moment the citizen approached, he immediately placed his hand close to his gun, ready as if he was about to start a fight. >> Name and badge number. Yo, >> do you me or not? Name and badge number. >> Name and badge number. >> Say it. Identify yourself. >> Pronounce it. What if I want it for the record? >> Well, you have it on video. >> How do you know I zoomed in on it? >> You have it on video. >> How do you know I got it close enough? >> You had to grow a couple inches of with me. Anyways, >> listen, man. >> Name and badge number. No, now this is different now. This is different now. I was walking around looking around. This guy's telling me he's going to identify me and take a seat. This dude's trying to get in a stance like he's going to fight me. >> Hey, listen, man. Hey, look. Look. These guys work. Sir, >> sir, listen. >> That you. What's your name and badge number? >> Just gave it to you. >> Oh [ __ ] This is how you guys act? >> Like this dude? No. No. No. Listen. Now I don't want to hear your little spill now. Check this out. This is how you guys act. Like this. Like this guy. >> And that's why he's getting in a stance like he's about to fight with his hand by his gun. >> Who cares if you know me? Not all the citizens are out toing hurt you guys, youing idiot. What's >> I can walk up to you. I don't want to hear your analogy. I can get as close to you as I want. Is it illegal for me to walk up like I did and say, "Hey, name and badge number." >> Get close enough to constitute a threat for me. Yes, sir. >> To constitute a threat. I can stand right next to you, bud. That doesn't mean I'm I'm threatening you. I think I get even closer to him. >> Am I threatening him? I'm not threatening him cuz I'm close to him. I don't want to argue and have a big Listen, I don't want to argue and have a big tussle with you guys. I'm trying to get you to understand a point of view here. I'm trying to get you to understand a point of view here with this guy, dude. Why is he all hyped like that? He's dangerous. >> [ __ ] that. He's dangerous. What car number is he in? That is I do need your Now I need some complaint forms. That's a dangerous cop, dude. >> I literally walked up so I could get close to his name cuz he wouldn't say it. And the dude, Was that wrong or not? A gentle reminder to ask for your name and number turns into a tense gunfight. So, who is the real threat here? The citizen holding the camera or the officer ready to open fire. >> Was that wrong or not? What he did? Was that wrong or not? >> Talk to somebody in a threatening minute that he constitutes us threatening >> that he constitutes us threatening. He can get ready to battle a citizen. >> I don't know who we are, sir. I don't know you. I don't know who we are. >> And I'm just walking up with a camera going, "Hey, name and badge number." >> How can I get a point? But the point the point is is that's not okay. >> Do I mean I'm going to get a complaint for him and we'll take it a step further. But at the very least, come on, man. That was ridiculous. >> But do you understand where he was coming from? >> No, I don't. >> Okay, let me explain you. >> If it constitutes a threat because people don't answer questions, they don't tell us who they are. They don't give us the purpose they are here for. We would take it like, hey, this is not a normal contact. I'm noting walking up with a camera with both hands on my camera going, "Hey, name and badge number. Hey, name and badge number." >> You already told me, but I'm just making a point. >> It was easy for him. I want to give it. He says, "Right here." And then you gave it this dude. No problem. Hey, my name's such and such. No problem. Easy. >> I mean, come on, bro. >> Nah, I got it on camera. You guys should have a height requirement, man. Thating little [ __ ] cop ain't going to do nothing. Walking around the parking lot making contact is fine. That cop telling me that he's going to identify me. Yeah, right. You would have never identified me. Try to I mean, you can try, but people can say no, but you can't detain somebody and sit them on a curb. Tell them you're going to identify them cuz they're in your parking lot, bud. >> Yeah, you're dismissed, babe. Get out of here. All three of you guys are dismissed. Get some better cops out here, man. This ising [ __ ] That was crazy. That dude wouldn't talk, so I just started coming around the car so I can get a closeup on his name. And I'm walking through. >> Not stopping there, the citizen decided to go to the police headquarters to demand a complaint form. Will this action spark an even bigger confrontation? >> Hi, >> how's it going? Can I get a couple complaint forms, please? >> A couple uh one sec. >> Yep, no problem. >> Cool. Thank you. >> You're welcome. And do you guys have uh public records request forms at all? >> It's probably on the city website. >> No, it was it was not for >> Okay. >> But uh and I've seen this years ago where you type in the I think the city and the job description. >> Uhhuh. >> And it will show you the the salary. I just forgot what website, but it's since it's in the it's online, it's, you know, open to the public. Gotcha. >> But again, I just can't remember. >> Hey, thanks, man. I appreciate it. >> You have a good >> Yeah, you too. Merry Christmas. >> Uh, no. I was wondering if he was here with her yesterday. >> The person who entered the city hall/ police department asked for more forums and filmed public activities. A city employee appeared nervous about being filmed through the glass, but the citizen insisted, "Anything visible from the public place is legal to film. This is a lesson in the legal boundaries of public space via restricted areas." Next, a student was just walking home from work, but minutes later, he was tackled, knocked down, and handcuffed on the icy street. The reason, the police said they wanted to help, but that was just the beginning. >> Sir, Don't touch me. Don't touch me, >> sir. Look, we just want to talk to you. >> All right. Can you just stop and talk to us for a minute? >> Do you mind? >> Do you mind just talking to us for a minute? >> Just talk to us for a minute. Just talk to us for a minute. >> We're doing an investigation. >> I don't care. On my way home. You are officially detained. >> You are not free to go. >> Why? >> The next thing you do is going to be get a charge right now. >> Because you're pushing on an officer. >> I'm not pushing. >> I'm fine. I don't need help. The seemingly simple sentence caused the three officers to immediately change their attitude from welfare check to lawful detention. Who really needed a psychological evaluation here? >> Hey man, you trying to get home? Are you trying to get home? >> You sure? You need a ride somewhere? >> We just want to make sure you're all right, >> sir. You need to talk to us. Okay. Sir, >> bro, >> can you calm down? Sir, don't touch. >> Sir, look. We just want to talk to you. >> I'm on the way home. I'm straight. Where are you going? >> Okay, but you're walking in the middle of the road. >> All right, I understand it. My bad. I'm not in the middle. That's what I want. >> We just trying to figure out where you going. >> Home. I just said >> Whoa. You okay, dude? >> Watch out, man. >> What's wrong, man? >> Do you want us to just give it give you a ride? >> I do this every night. Literally, I'm straight. >> Okay. You ain't cold or nothing? >> No. >> With that cheese shirt on? >> Yeah, I'm good. >> What's your name, man? >> Huh? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? Can you just stop and talk to us for a minute? >> Do you mind? Do you mind just talking to us for a minute? >> Just talk to us for a minute. Just talk to us for a minute. >> I ain't going to put my hand on a female. Please don't touch >> I'm just >> touch a cop, you'll be arrested. But what happens when a cop touches you on his own? A female officer reached out to stop Reese. And what happened next is living proof of absolute power unchecked. >> Don't touch me. >> Trying to make sure you're okay. We're trying to make sure. >> No. No. No way. >> We're doing an investigation. >> I don't care. I'm going home. >> You are officially detained. >> No. >> Yes. Yes, you are. >> Stop. Stop. Stop. >> Stop. Stop. Just relax. >> Just relax. All right. >> Just relax. >> We're just trying to talk to you. I got I got anger problem. Please get off my phone. I'm not >> I'm sorry. I didn't mean to touch. >> Yeah, you didn't stop. Put your hands behind your back now. >> You are not free to go. >> Why? >> The next thing you do is going to be get a charge right now. >> Because you're pushing on an officer. >> I'm not pushing. How am I pushing on this one? Dude, we're just in a detention. Give us the chain. Please let me go. No, my house is literally right there. >> He just told us the address. >> No way. I did nothing wrong, but still pushed down, handcuffed, locked in a car just because I didn't want to give my name. When the law is interpreted arbitrarily, anyone can become the next target. >> I'm trying to please let me go. >> Wow, you're really hoping this works right now. >> Honestly, all right, >> it's not back here. This is why I do. >> Just stop. >> Stop resisting. >> Just let me go. Let me go. Let me go. Stop resisting. >> Just let me go. >> What's your name? Can you at least tell me that person? >> Tell me person. We honestly were just trying to check on you. >> That's cool. I said I'm >> First of all, you were in the roadway. >> Police say procedure followed. Chief admits wrong man arrested. And while they're blaming each other, an 18-year-old spent the night in jail because of too much snow on the sidewalk. >> All right. You're not at liberty to move around, >> bro. >> Okay, just relax. >> I thought you was turning me around. Why are you trying to put me on the ground? >> Just relax. at Liberty. Where do you live? >> I can do what I want. >> Where do you actually >> Where do you live? Where do you live? >> All right. If he's not going to cooperate >> in the back of the car, right here. Is there anything that's going to stab it like that? Do you have any weapons on your neck like that? >> No. >> You don't have an idea anymore? >> How old are you? >> I'm 18. >> You're 18. Okay. >> Went down. 1933 Charlie >> citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights pursuant to 42 US code SS1983 the individual/organization may be required to pay restitution to the injured party in severe or intentional cases punitive damages may be ordered additionally the court may order the losing party to pay the plaintiff's attorney fees and litigation costs. Ree was held overnight at the police station despite no apparent criminal charges. Police Chief Ed Dra later admitted the arrest was inconsistent with the original reason, a welfare check, and the charges were dropped. Protect and serve in Daily City. It sounds more like threaten and dominate. Hey guys, what do you think about the situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much.