Cuz I know your type. >> You know my type? >> Yeah. >> Well, I know your type. >> Okay. I'm glad you do. >> Good. >> Oh, you're on the property. You need to get on the sidewalk now, son. >> Step back, please. >> I see you got some weapons on you. >> Yes, sir. >> All right. You got ID on you. The car is not a not a open carry segment. >> Oh, man. They they they haven't taught you the law yet. >> Excuse me. Right away. This is a public right away. >> Yeah. Is there What's this like >> transparency? I'm just here to film in public. That's all. Right. When suspects humiliate idiot cops, it shows just how fragile their false sense of authority really is. Some officers think their badge makes them untouchable, but reality has a way of flipping the script. Today, we're diving into jaw-dropping moments where power-hungry cops abused their role, got exposed, embarrassed, and shut down by ordinary people who refused to be bullied. >> Did you call the police? A why? >> Cuz it's my right. >> I'm terrified of these guys. >> Yeah. Yeah. He's got a he's got a gun and a badge. >> This cameraman was standing in front of a bank in Norwood, explaining that he was testing the First Amendment by filming in a public space. The right to film from public property was guaranteed by the Constitution, but it clearly annoyed the employees. They tried several times to make him leave, not realizing they had no right to do so. When they failed, they decided to call the police. That's when things got interesting. >> Did you call the police? >> Why? >> Cuz it's my right. >> I'm terrified of these guys. >> No, you don't. >> Yeah, I am. He's got a He's got a gun and a badge. You're calling somebody with a gun, an armed police officer, because somebody because somebody's out here on a phone. >> I got a gun, but you know something? Is it out of its holster? Is it pointed at you right now? >> Well, why are you stepping up to me talking about >> Cuz I like you. Cuz you like me. Good. >> Yeah. All right. Well, I like you, too. What's your name of badge number? >> We don't go by badge numbers. >> What is it? Computer number, ID number. What is it? Don't play. >> If you ask me nicely, I'll try to help. >> Don't play semantics with me, dude. >> No. >> If you're going to talk to me, you talk to me with respect and learn some manners, Sunny. >> No, Sunny. Go yourself. Don't tell me what to do. >> Are you going to talk to me? >> Yeah, sure. Sure is. >> Okay. Well, I can't help you, son. >> Good for you. >> I hope you need a cop someday. We'll see if they can. >> Me, too. The man ironically remarked that it was dangerous because he had a phone while armed people were on their way. This was the core of the problem, turning a peaceful situation into escalation. Instead of checking the law, the armed force was called in. That created unnecessary risks, wasted resources, and made a citizen a target for no real reason. But wait, things were only about to heat up with the police. You're trying to make me mad. You're wasting your time, >> dude. I don't understand why me sitting here, you think that I'm trying to make you mad? >> Cuz I know your type. >> You know my type? >> Yeah. >> Well, I know your type. >> Okay. I'm glad you do. >> Good. >> Hope you get my good side. >> So, you're not going to give me your name and badge number >> if you ask me nicely. No, I will >> give me your name and badge number. Are you going to use that kind of language? Forget it. >> Sure I am. >> Okay. >> The first officer approached without introducing himself, avoided giving identification, and immediately started a verbal argument. Massachusetts law clearly required police to provide their name and badge number upon a lawful request. When an officer refused and shifted the conversation to insults, it was an abuse of power. Still, this was nowhere near as bad as it was about to get. >> This is a good use of tax dollars right here, isn't it? Yeah, I pay taxes, too, so I must be self-employed. >> There you go. >> Comes from you and me. >> That's good. >> It's the norm. It's your best bet. >> That's all. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. [Music] >> It's He's a YouTuber. He's trying to make a fast buck off YouTube. That's all it is. >> The conversation turned personal with the officer provoking and showing hostility toward lawful filming. Instead of explaining the reason for coming and resolving the misunderstanding, he chose confrontation. A police officer's job was not to win an argument, but to respect citizens rights. When the ego was placed above the law, trust in institutions collapsed, and his ego was about to be hurt even more soon. Just trying to aggravate everybody and aggravate me. I'm a police officer. I know what he does. A >> citizen exercising his rights. Just trying to aggravate people. There you go, buddy. >> Uhhuh. I've heard that. Okay. >> You're welcome. >> So, you're not going to give me your Massachusetts issued identification card for identification purposes? Is that >> nicely? I'll try to help. >> No, I don't have to ask you nicely. I can ask you any way I want. the bank. >> What is the property shot? By the way, >> I would say you're on the >> Oh, you're on the property. You need to get on the sidewalk now, son. >> Step back, please. >> You just literally stepped up to me. Why are you going to put your face in my face right now, dude? >> I'm not in your face. >> What's your issue? What is your issue? >> You need to step off the property right now. >> Okay. Where's the property line, buddy? >> Where does it stop, ma'am? >> Right where you're standing. There you go. Got a boy. >> The officer made unfounded assumptions about the man's motives for filming. accusing him of wanting a quick profit on YouTube and to annoy people. Even if that had been true, the motive was irrelevant. Filming in a public space was a protected right, and that was all this officer should have cared about. But the tension was only building. >> Does that make you happy? >> Yeah, very happy. >> All right. Does intimidation usually work on people? >> If I was trying to intimidate you, you'd know it. >> Oh, yeah. I'm sure >> you would. Believe me. >> I'm sure. >> Yeah, >> I'm sure. I'm standing here smiling at you. How is this intimidating? >> Me, too. It's not. >> Okay. >> I was asking you if it usually tries to work. If it usually works on you. >> I'm not trying to intimidate you. That's the catch. >> Don't worry. You're You're protected and served. >> Yeah, I am. >> No, not you. >> The officer tried to force the man to move from an allegedly private area without any clear boundary markings. Attempts at intimidation without legal basis only damaged professional integrity. When even an officer didn't know where his authority began and ended, it said more about the training than about the citizen filming. And yes, watch how hard this officer tried to act above it all. But everyone could see how irritated he was. >> Cat got your tongue? >> I'm sorry. >> The cat got your tongue. You >> got something else you want to say? >> You think that's the worst I've ever been called? >> No, I'm sure it's not. >> I'm sure. >> And there's a reason why. >> Yeah. Why do you think that is? I actually treat people pretty well, you know, and I've actually tried to talk to you like a human being, but you're not doing a very good job treating me. >> How did you start this? How did you start this interaction? >> You walked up to me. >> Yeah. And >> you very rudely asked me my name and badge number, and I would have given it to you if you asked me nicely. >> Well, why are you stepping up to me talking? >> Cuz I like you. >> Like me. Good. >> Yeah. >> All right. Well, I like you, too. What's your name and badge number? >> We don't go by badge numbers. >> That's not how it works. >> Well, yeah, it is how it works for me. >> How it works. Finally, after repeated requests, the officer gave his name, but still refused to provide his badge number. This was an open violation of the duty of transparency. If an officer hid his ID, it created a reasonable suspicion that he knew he was breaking the rules. Transparency was not optional. It was an obligation for every cop. I mean, shouldn't he know that as someone working as a police officer? >> That's how it works for you. >> So, you're going to go against Massachusetts state law, chapter 48, section 91D. The law actually the law actually states lawful requests. Not because you're trying to make a fast [ __ ] on. >> I'm trying to identify you. >> And if you ask me nicely, I'll give it to you. >> I don't have to ask you nicely. >> Yeah. I say you do. >> No. Well, guess what? >> So, you're not going to you're not going to identify yourself? >> If you ask me nicely, I'll show you my name tag. >> Can you please identify yourself? >> That's better. Here you go. There's my name tag. >> Make sure you get that on video. Okay. Would you like me to write it down for you? >> Sure, please. Or if you got a card, that would work. Fantastic. >> We don't carry business cards, right? >> Yeah. So, please write it down for me. Thanks. >> I'll be happy to do that for you. >> Thanks. >> Good boy. >> I'm not a boy. I'm probably old enough to be a father, by the way. >> Yeah, you're probably old enough to be my grandfather. >> Maybe I am old. I'm not going to deny that. >> I need a CAD number, too, while you're writing that. >> A CAD number. The exchange became almost absurd. The officer claimed he was not trying to intimidate, yet used a tone and attitude that clearly suggested otherwise. In a democratic society, public perception was crucial. If you felt intimidated, then there was a problem with the approach. Flee should not act like a bank's private security service. Yet, for some reason, this officer was doing exactly that. Things were heading in the wrong direction fast. >> So, I don't know if you got to go to your computer to go get that. >> That's my name. >> Uh, badge number as well, please. >> We don't have badge numbers. So, what what is it? ID number, computer number. >> We don't go by badge numbers. I'm giving you my name and that's all you're going to get, son. Okay, >> good for you. This is pretty crazy, guys. >> I have never seen this. There you go. Now we got some backup. Oh, he's not even going to stop. No. Come on. We got a serious situation going on here. There we go. The conversation shifted personal judgments and speculation about motives. The officer asked hypothetical questions about a bank robbery just because of the filming, ignoring the fact that it was happening on public property. It was clear what was going on here. The officer was grasping at anything he could, thinking such a weak manipulation would make the man leave. Spoiler alert, it didn't. And he ended up looking foolish. >> So, let's see if this guy acts like a normal cop. We'll see. >> What's your definition of a normal cop? >> Not a tyrant like yourself. >> As a tyrant? >> Really? >> Come on. Do you actually know what to do? >> Follow me. Follow me. >> I'm not going to follow. You want to? >> Ah, okay. >> How's it going? Can I get your uh name and computer number? >> I don't have a computer. >> Badge number, ID number, whatever it is. Yeah. >> If you ask me nicely, I show >> Yeah, cuz that's how Massachusetts state law works, right, buddy? >> Thanks. Yeah, the right ladies like the man explained that he already had experience with police misconduct, was even pursuing a lawsuit. Instead of taking that as a signal to be more cautious, the officers continued in the same tone. When a citizen clearly knows his rights, the police should not see it as a challenge, but as an opportunity to show professionalism. Here, the opposite happened. And it was about to backfire. >> How much time you got? >> A whole lot. >> You think you got more time than me? >> On the job. >> No, I mean like here. >> Yeah, I have plenty of time. We believe what's called community policing. We're big in this town. >> Cool. >> They encourage us to get out of our cruises and talk to people. >> Good. That's usually how conversation works and dealing with problems work. >> So that's good. >> Yeah. That's exactly what I'm doing. >> Oh, you're dealing with a problem. >> Yeah. >> Really? >> Yeah. >> Really? >> They called us. >> Yeah. >> So, what's the problem here? >> What do you think the problem is? >> I don't see a problem. That's why I asked you. >> How How would you feel if someone was waving a cell phone around when you're in a bank or if you were a bank manager? >> You know what? All that needed to happen here was for the officer when the bank employees called him to explain that no matter how uncomfortable it made them, the man could film in public as much as he wanted because it was his constitutional right. Instead, this officer acted like he was enforcing feelings, not the law. And that choice was about to cost him. >> Yeah. >> Someone was walking up to the door waving a camera around. How do they know you're not scoping out the bank for an armed robbery? >> Scoping out the bank for an armed robbery. >> You ever heard the phrase scoping? Of course I have. >> Well, there you go. >> Have you ever heard the phrase Google Maps? You think I need pictures from a sidewalk to scope a bank? You don't think You don't think if I was scoping a bank, you don't think I'd just walk right in there with a surreptitious recording device? >> You tell me. >> Instead of standing on a sidewalk with a >> phone that's quite a big word. >> There you go, buddy. >> When's the last time you got arrested? I'm curious. >> Uh, September 22nd, 2023. >> Really? >> Yeah. >> What was the charge? I'm quite curious. >> Disorderly conduct. And guess what? >> There we go. And guess what? It was dropped. And guess what? Now I have a $2 million lawsuit out with South Carolina. >> Oh, really? >> Oh, yeah. >> $2 million lawsuit. >> There you go. >> I'm curious to see how that goes. >> Yeah. Well, you >> Which What's your YouTube? Uh, >> it's First Amendment Protection Agency. >> First Amendment Protection. >> I travel all over the country. >> I can't wait to see if you win that lawsuit. >> There you go. The officer said he wouldn't dismiss the citizen as if he had the authority to remove someone from public space without legal grounds. And this showed how some officers confused personal power with legal jurisdiction. When a cop thought he was above the law, that was a recipe for disaster. But when suspects humiliated idiot cops, they believed every madeup claim became the truth. Listen for yourself. >> Neither can I. That's why we're both waiting. >> Be in the sort of Would you get quafted? Continue without a finding as we say in Massachusetts. >> No, it was dismissed. It was dropped. >> Dismissed >> the next day and the chief resigned. >> Oh, really? Oh, yes. I think I've seen you. >> Ah, there you go. >> So, you've seen me before and you still choose to act like this. >> Act like what? >> Really? >> I think I've been very courteous to you actually since I >> Well, if that's normally how you act, I'm That's unfortunate for the Norwood Police Department. >> Oh, is it really? How How would you expect me to act? Why don't you tell me? >> Well, by being cordial. >> I haven't been cordial to you. >> Oh, you step up in people's face, call them sunny. Is that usually how you talk to people? >> I told you to get off the property. You didn't listen. >> Sunny? >> Yeah. >> Really? >> I meant that in a loving way. Oh, I'm sure. I'm sure. >> I told you to get off the property. You didn't listen. What am I saying? >> No, I told you to go yourself and you didn't listen. How about that? >> The officers commented that the man was here to provoked, using that as justification for their presence. Provocation, however, was not a crime, just like free speech and filming. Again, as people who had sworn at the start of their careers to protect citizens constitutional rights, they should have known that. I wonder at one point they decided they wanted to act in the exact opposite way. >> I'll take orders from you. That's why. Well, you're going to in a couple minutes. >> Oh, am I? How's that? >> Yeah, cuz I'm going to dismiss you in a couple minutes. >> Oh, you're going to dismiss me? >> Oh, I am. >> Oh, I can't wait to see you try that. >> All right, let's stick around. >> Yeah, we'll see. >> Paul, are you ready? >> Yeah. I didn't see any stripes on his his uh sleeves there. He says he's going to quote dismiss us. I didn't think he had the authority to do that. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Well, I know. I know. I'm mildly getting it. >> I'm mildly getting it. >> Despite his foul language, I'm having a pretty nice conversation with him otherwise. >> All right. >> All righty, guys. You got anything else to investigate? >> Maybe. >> All right. Well, let me know when you're done. >> Enjoy your day. >> Thank you. You as well. The conversation ended, but the tone stayed the same. Instead of admitting that filming was legal and there was no reason to detain him, the officers kept a passive aggressive attitude. Still, even if they badly wanted to arrest him, they had nothing to charge him with and had to leave. What followed was a true walk of shame for those who didn't know when to stop. He's just harassing law-abiding citizens over here. People exercising their right. >> Oh no. >> Goodbye. Hey, go and check me out, man. Got nothing to hide. >> Oh, have a good one. >> Spell my name. >> All right, you're dismissed, buddy. >> Let this be a sign to all of you. No matter what the situation is, you should always defend yourself and your civil rights because if you don't stand up for yourself, you can see the police surely won't. Still, these officers weren't the only ones who didn't know the law well enough. So, let's talk about the ones who found it very hard to simply admit they were wrong. Speaking of times when suspects humiliated idiot cops, let's talk about a case where a huge number of officers approached a man just because they saw he was carrying a gun. Of course, you didn't have to be a legal expert to know this was also part of constitutional rights, but for these officers, it was just an excuse to boost their egos. >> What's up, dude? >> What up, dude? How are you? >> I'm living that dream, man. Living that dream. >> This >> What you got going on? >> Just going fishing. >> All right. I see you got some weapons on you. >> Yes, sir. >> All right. You got ID on you cuz as far as not a not a open carry segment. >> Oh, man. They they they haven't taught you the law yet. >> Well, we'll we'll we'll figure it out here, but look up. Look up. I'm not going to grab my gun. >> The main thing. >> Look up. Are you ready? You might need a pen for this to look up the law. >> Can you give me ID real quick, man? >> No. Uh right now under 790.2 in 25 section 3 subsection H. It is lawful for me to go while I'm fishing, hunting, or camping and I can openly carry. >> How you doing? >> Hi. >> How you are? >> I was on my way to fishing. >> I was just fishing over here and then there's another little park right over here. Right. And there's a little pond. And >> right away there was a mistake. Under Florida Statute 790, carrying a firearm while fishing was legal without a special permit. Ignoring that law was not just ignorance, but also a violation of constitutional rights. However, instead of realizing his mistake and leaving, the officer called for backup. Stay tuned because the next few minutes, many officers would arrive, you'd think they were dealing with the most dangerous criminal. >> So, I was going to go fish. I went fishing there. Now, I'm going to go fish in there. 1483. >> Do you know the same law that allows you to openly carry your firearm is the same statute that allows me >> I'm aware that like you're going hunting hunting and stuff but you know you're in the middle of a city center here. >> I know I was going fishing. Right. >> What do you want to do or just All right, let let the guy >> I hear you. It's obviously >> you obviously if you know the law then what's the problem? >> What's the problem? >> You're trying to push the boundaries. >> I'm not listen I do this across the state of Florida. >> That's I know that's >> I don't push boundaries. That's why I'm proving what I'm doing is lawful. As long as you understand it's lawful, you should just respect the right. Did you swear an oath to the Florida Constitution, the the United States Constitution, and the laws that inbound Florida? Yes or no? I didn't. >> You didn't. And then where's the problem? This is part of the law. The man explained he was going from one fishing spot to another and that everything was in accordance with the law. The officer admitted he had heard of the rule before, but tried to downplay it by saying it was in the middle of a city. Location didn't matter. The law made no distinction between downtown and the woods. However, this wouldn't be the last time the officer made up rules. >> I'm not AR. >> But why are you holding me here? What law did I break? What law? >> Investigating. >> What? >> You just said you knew about this law about going doing what I'm doing. >> Well, I I've heard about it. But again, this if you were out in the woods hunting and you have like >> Well, technically, if you think about where I live compared to where where you are right now, I am in the woods. This is the woods for me. I don't I don't live where you think I live. You know what I mean? I'm going to have to put this out and throw it away so I don't litter. You know what I mean? [Music] >> Oh, I ain't doing nothing. I ain't I follow the law. >> Hey, just make sure if you're taking pictures, just don't make sure you're not going to delete those. So, cuz I'm going to get them. >> What was your name? >> Sergeant Sabrina. >> Thank you. >> I'm not I'm not running away. All right. >> The man asked to be told the specific offense for which he was being detained. The officer had no answer. And of course, he didn't because the man hadn't broken any law. The officer was likely not used to situations where someone outsmarted him, which was why he seemed so caught off guard. But wait, he still had a few tricks up his sleeve. Look guys, >> I'm not now now this intimidation factor just went up. It's like, come on, guys. >> He's just trying to make a point. >> I'm not trying to make nothing. I'm just going fishing, dude. What the point I'm trying to make is I'm going fishing. >> You know what I mean? How many here know about the law about 790.25 section 3 subsection H? Raise your hand. You're shaking your head. Um, is that Guzman? You understand the law, right? Am I free to go or am I free to stay? >> You got to hang out for a minute. >> For what? We're He's nodding and telling you about the law. The same law that allows everyone here to openly carry their firearms is the same law that allows me to openly carry my firearms. So, where's the issue? Where's the issue? >> I don't want to talk to you. I I I just want to go. The officer took the man's information and photographs while the man pointed out that he had neither fled nor posed any threat. The growing number of officers created an atmosphere of intimidation. In a democratic society, the number of police cars should not increase in proportion to the absence of any offense. But apparently that was the only way they felt more powerful. >> There's a fishing pond right over here. That's where I'm going. If you want to meet me there cuz I'm breaking the law, then come meet me. >> Can I go about my day? mad fishing. >> Yes, sir. >> So, can I Am I free? >> No, you're not. >> I'm not free. >> I'm sorry. I know. I told you my name. What was your name? >> Mike. >> Mike. Hi, Mike. I'm Sabrina. >> Nice to meet you. >> Do you have a driver's license or reg or not registration? My apologies. Uh, an ID card. Okay. I'm just going to collect your information. Uh, >> for what crime? 90151. >> Okay. You're actually opening open streets of Sanford, >> which is completely lawful. >> All right, Mike. What is it? Michael or is it Mike? >> Get your Get your sergeant, whoever. >> Not a problem. >> 141212, you're being >> the man asked for names and badge numbers. One officer refused to answer and walked away. That was unprofessional and potentially a violation of internal procedures. Identification was not a favor. It was an obligation. When an officer refused to identify himself, the citizen lost the ability to report unlawful behavior. But really, could we expect anything else from them? >> You guys swore an oath to defend this. >> What was your name? Badge number >> 1131. >> Thank you. >> Your name, sir? >> Sabrina, you're we >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Your your name, sir? >> Officer Anderson. you. >> All right. >> Hey. Um, hey guys. Um, no ill will. I'm not here to hurt nobody. Hey guys, just so I I gather everybody's information, what was your name and badge number, sir? >> Guzman, your badge number. >> And uh, this gentleman that's walking away, what's his name? >> Can I get his name, please? >> Excuse me, sir. You walking away? I know you can hear me. Can I get your name, please? Like I said, I have no ill will. This is This is me just doing this cuz I go around the state of Florida doing this. I I It's You ever like want to go on vacation? You just kind of spin the globe where your finger points. You just You go. That's what I do. >> I just I spin the floor of them. I'm like, "I'm going here today." And here we are. And obviously we have to go through the >> Nobody's telling you that you can't. >> Okay. So if we can't then then am I free to go? >> The officers admitted what the man was doing was legal. Yet they still detained him because people called. A citizen's report did not change the legality of an action. Police had to distinguish between someone's discomfort and a real threat. If you reacted only to I don't like it, then you were acting on emotions and not the law. You'd have to agree. >> It doesn't the the the Florida law. Okay, I'm going to break it down to you. Under 790.25 25 section 3 subsection H. Well, we'll get to H, but subsection 3 says the provisions of 790.053 and 790.06 do not apply in the following instances. And then it gives you a list A through I think if J or K. >> Yeah, we know. >> Okay. So, if we know the if we know >> Let me say this. What? >> Fine. Out of respect. Okay. >> Uh-huh. >> People call it in. I get it. I get it. No. So, we're on the same ground so you understand. Okay. People call in, they get nervous. Okay. It's a normal thing. We make contact with you. Have we offended you in any kind of way? >> Well, no. It got it got real serious when when all these people started coming up on me. And I'm like, look, >> look, look right here. This How much more patriotic do I have to get just cuz I'm carrying? I appreciate that, but like going back to you carrying firearms, I have to do my due diligence and make sure that you were allowed to be in possession of those firearms. >> You don't need to know the federal government. The federal government has proven that my constitutional rights until I've broken the law, you can't ask me for anything." >> The man pointed out that federal and state laws protected his rights as long as he didn't break the law. The officer still insisted on checking him out. That was the core problem. Instead of the presumption of innocence, they introduced the presumption of guilt. In a country that prided itself on freedom, such an approach was a dangerous precedent. And this case was proving exactly why. 90151. You know what 90151 is? >> It's it's going to be the Have I been suspected of a crime? Have I committed a crime or about to commit a crime? >> How long have you been walking around? >> I just I literally been here for 10 15 minutes. I was fishing over here for 15 20 minutes and then I was like, "Hey, there's a little pond right over here on up on the right hand side." Correct. And if I'm not wrong, then that's all I was doing was just walking to that next pond. >> But Mike, if if you if you just all intents and purposes, if you were a registered felon and not allowed to have >> until until I've actually until you commit me of a crime. Like, don't get me wrong, I'm not I'm not saying felons should have >> as like a loose term because if you were >> but that's the Florida law and if if I was breaking the law and I was and then you found out I'm a felon with firearms, which I'm not. I don't know how many felons just walk around with this kind of flag, AR, a Glock, and freaking sitting there telling you that they're going fishing. >> Look up the armed fisherman. the armed I am going then where does where's the problem >> the problem is is that people >> you don't I get him because they're uncomfortable >> I get it tell them what he is doing is lawful we may not agree or disagree about what he's doing but it is lawful one officer finally stated publicly that the man's actions were legal however they still didn't let him go wait were they ever going to make up their minds because, you know, while they might have plenty of time to waste instead of chasing real criminals, not everyone else does. And of course, their excuse for detaining him only got more creative. That is the key thing here is that it is lawful. You get what you're saying? >> And so, where are we at? You know, I'm not trying I have no ill will towards anybody. I have no ill will towards nobody. If you watch any one of the 400 plus videos I have on YouTube, I can show I always try to show things in a good light, bad light, negative light, whatever, however it comes at me. I I respect the law and I try to respect law enforcement and long as you and at this point you understand the law. So where are we at? If you want to respect my right, then am I free to go? >> Okay, >> you're not free to go. You just need to identify you, Mike. It's that simple. >> You can't need to identify. >> Please call I want your sergeant and I want you to let him >> and I want you to get your state attorney on this. And if they want to if they want to prosecute a guy that is clearly telling you that he's going fishing and has been fishing cuz I have video of me fishing directly over there. And then I am telling you I'm going to fishing to a pond that you are sitting there nodding to that is right down here. So where what law have I broken? What law have I broken? >> The man emphasized that he had over 400 recordings across Florida and always followed the law. The police still demanded identification even after admitting he hadn't broken any law. Such persistence seemed more like a search for anything to punish him with rather than a lawful procedure. And of course, I don't even need to remind you of how many of them showed up on the scene for practically nothing at all. airportoulevard. >> I'm sorry, man. What was your name? >> Officer what? Thornton. Yeah. And badge number. >> Thank you so much. You're very respectful. Thank you. Appreciate that. >> Not a problem. >> Hey sir, I love your shirt. That's an awesome shirt right there, brother. You see that? 1776. You know what that means? 1776. Man, the man noticed that the police ignored an actual offense, a driver failing to stop at a crosswalk while focusing on him instead. So, in their eyes, he was a bigger criminal simply because he knew his rights. And when you think about it, that made perfect sense. The more you knew your rights, the harder you were to control. >> You going to stop that car? I think that might have been against the wall. He >> was waiting to turn. >> Anybody that's in the crosswalk in the state of Florida, the people have to stop for them in the crosswalk. Yes or no, ma'am? Oh, I know. You're smiling because guess what? that crosswalk when he was walking. >> I want my sergeant to get here so that he can discuss >> that. Somebody just broke the law in front of you and you're not going to go do I'm not breaking the law and you're sitting here dealing with me, but somebody broke the law and you're not going to deal with them. That's classic. Like you're not like remember I was like paint painting a good light, good, bad, ugly. This is not looking better. Like you're just stopping me from Did you know there's actually a statute for harassing fishermen and hunters? Did you know that? >> Well, there is. And right now, what are we where are we at? I'm trying to tell you. >> Waiting for my sergeant. You requested him. >> Well, tell him he can meet me where I'm going fishing because I'm doing something lawful. [Music] doing, you know what I mean? Like, obviously I'm not doing anything unlawful. Obviously have no ill will. >> The man pointed out there was also a statute against harassing fishermen and hunters, which the police clearly didn't know about. Instead of leaving, they waited for a sergeant. Naturally, all this situation needed was a few more officers, as if the ones already there weren't not just unnecessary, but excessive. In fact, ironically, there shouldn't have been a single officer here in the first place. Like I I just don't know where we're at. Guys and girls, >> how you doing, ma'am? >> Good. How are you? >> Oh, I'm living that dream. Living that Florida dream today. >> I like that. >> Oh, yeah. Oh, what's your name, by the way? I'm sorry. >> Sergeant Gamber and your uh badge number or Sergeant or uh badge number, payroll number, ID number. >> Thank you. >> Okay, dude. I just want to go about my day. I >> I'm with you. I mean, your expression that you know that's your right to go back and forth on ambition and open carry. >> Then where's the problem? Explain that to her. Like I get she's the one that freaking >> I think the only thing where did you come in a car or anything? >> Doesn't m doesn't matter. >> Another female officer confirmed that the man had the right to go from one fishing spot to another. Still, they didn't let him go. This situation clearly showed that the problem was an ignorance of the law, but refusal to admit a mistake. Ego was more dangerous than ignorance. Remember that, guys. >> I could I could literally I could literally walk from Key West, Florida all the way to Tallahassee. And >> the only issue with the back and forth hunting and fishing >> is that you express there's a pond down here. >> Yes. >> Okay. If you're going back and forth, >> so I could go from that I could go to that pond and I come back to this pond or this lake or whatever. >> Absolutely. >> I could go back and forth because it's going >> out here observing you just kind of meandering. I'm but that's where I'm not. I I literally just I and that's where I say whatever whatever is going to transpire here. I've got video evidence of me fishing on over here. So once I've proven in a court of law that I've been I started fishing and then I've explained to where I'm going to fishing next. >> I don't even have to do that. >> I am I am trying I am being very cordial and very forthcoming about all this information. But you you yet here we are. I've got >> The man explained that he had video proof of fishing and knew exactly where he was going. Still, some of the officers remained and continued to detain him. Nothing more needs to be said because it was obvious to all of us what they were doing. I think the only ones who didn't realize how big of clowns they looked doing this were them. You'd agree. >> Well, some of them have left, but you're not letting me go about my day. And I'm telling you, I'm going to go right here. If I'm breaking the law and something, come get me. If you want to follow along and tag along with me. >> I haven't. This is the first time I've really had a conversation with you, right? >> Nobody. You I've never I've never been here a day in my life. >> Okay. But I'm just talking, >> right? I get I get the sergeant's coming. I'm just saying why why am I not free to go? Cuz it seems like everybody is under under the same understanding that I'm I'm I'm lawfully allowed to do what I'm doing. Yeah, >> but we we just can't seem to get past the fact that >> But you wanted to sort >> I'm done with you. >> I I don't need I I'm really not interested in continuing talking. I want to go fishing. >> You know what I mean? That's that's what I was trying to tell you the whole time. I'm going fishing. If that's a problem, then let me know. >> No, I didn't tell you. The man repeated that he was going to the fishing spot and that if there was no problem, they could find him there. This clearly offered a solution that disturbed no one. Still, the detention continued. I bet you'd be surprised by that. By the way, has anyone counted how many officers had shown up on the scene by now? >> What's up, dude? >> Are you teaching us how to do our job? >> I'm not telling you how to do your job. >> I said teaching us how to >> No. Well, I mean, I guess if this I guess if this is your first time with it, I guess I am teaching, but I'm not. I I was fishing over here about before they stopped me in 10 minutes ago, but I was fishing there for about 15 20 minutes and there's a pond just up here to the right hand side that I was walking back to. >> I think that one says no fishes. Be careful. >> So, if it says no fishing, I'll just turn around and go back to fishing. I just I'm I look at a Google map and I'm looking, oh, there's a body of water. I'm going to go to that body of water. The second I see no fishing, I turn my butt around because the second I engage in fishing where I'm taking so you want to go. >> All right. I'm going to go fishing right over here. I'm going to go I'm going to go because you're telling me there's possibly a no fishing sign and I don't know that. >> I think it is. But >> I'm not from here. I'm going to go right over here. And if if you want to come see me, I I'll be right over I'm I'm not I'm going to be here for maybe like 30 40 an hour at most. It's hot. It's humid. It's nasty out today. >> And and I know that you know just everybody's going to be scared because you're out here. Anybody's walking up down here? And I know that's >> I've I've said nothing but hi to people, you know? Like I'm friendly guy. >> Just cuz I have a gun, that's what scares people, you know? And guess what? I get it. And like we could have like we didn't have to sit here for the last 15 minutes. The man stated he just wanted to leave and would walk away if he saw a no fishing sign. It was reasonable and a lawful offer. Instead of accepting it, the police kept standing there. Every minute of such detention was further proof that the law served them as a decoration, not as a rule. At this point, I honestly didn't even know what they actually wanted from this poor man. Talking about the roundabout of me going fishing. So, other than that, am I free am I free to go or am I free to see you later? >> If if if there's an issue, if there's some kind of issue that transpires and you need to come talk to me, I'll be over. I don't need him unless there's another issue. >> All right. >> See you later. How y'all doing? >> Like I said, man, I love that shirt, man. >> America, man. >> America. America. America. America. >> Yeah, man. >> Hey. Um, if you can remember if you can remember this. >> What are we remembering? >> The armed fisherman. You'll see this on YouTube. The armed. Look me up right now. Armed fisherman. >> Cool. In the end, the man greeted passerbys in a friendly way and repeated the name of his YouTube channel. The police finally let him go. Great. After half an hour of pointless talk, the officers decided to release him. And again, if you think these cops went too far, wait until you see the one who falsely arrested an innocent person. This video started without any conflict, but it was clear the man was filming and exercising his First Amendment rights. Even though nothing was happening yet, this was the kind of moment police would later justify an intervention by, calling it suspicious behavior. It didn't take long before an officer approached, not realizing this would end up just being another case where suspects humiliate idiot cops. I am he. He is him. [Music] We have contact. Hello, sir. >> Good job. Good morning. >> Good morning. >> What's with Why are you reporting to all the people the people in the drive-thru here? >> I just I'm trying to catch a a cyber truck. >> You're trying to catch a cyber truck? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, not a problem. You can catch a cyber truck anywhere on the public roads and stuff like that, right? But that's private property. So, you can't be reporting into private property. I understand that you're on you're on you're on the public grounds. >> I am. >> Right. Right. The officer approached and asked why the man was filming people in the drive-through lane. The man explained he wanted to film a cyber truck, a vehicle he rarely saw. Instead of leaving it at that, the police began setting filming limits based on private property, even though the filming was happening from a public space. It was sad that he thought his story made sense. Just listen to what he said next. >> Um, and if you want to catch a cyber truck, you certainly can. Um, you can do that. You can record any of the traffic you want on portage. You just can't be doing that on the private property where the people are working, right? >> But uh I can see it from public though. >> Sorry. >> I can see it from public though, right? >> You can see it from public, right? But you when you're recording into someone's private property, right? It'd be like if I went to your house and put a camera over your fence, start looking into your yard. That's private property, right? >> That would be kind of intrusive. You know, >> that would that would be intrusive, right? >> But this is a business >> people a public business where people come and purchase coffee and donuts and >> I can appreciate that, right? Yep. But like I'm saying, this is private property, right? And if you're and if and if your true intent is like what you said is to catch a cyber truck 100%. I'm not saying you can't record in public. That's not what I'm saying. Uh I'm just saying not into the private property of these people. Right. >> So I can face my camera that way. >> If you want to go sit on >> I can face my camera that way. >> If you want to go into the public, >> I can face my camera that way. >> You want to walk down the sidewalk, >> but just not this way. Well, your your whole intent is actually just to stand here and record all the traffic going through the drive-thru, right? It's a private business. >> 100%. And I told you, right? You can do you can do that just not right there. Does that make sense? >> But this is a public easement right away. This is a public right away. >> Yeah. Is there what's this like >> transparency? I'm just here to film in public. That's all. >> The officer asked the man to move his camera and not film towards the drive-thru. The man refused, explaining he wanted to capture people's reactions. Police had no authority to forbid behavior just because someone didn't like it. The law didn't protect you from being seen or filmed in a public space. Still, the truth was that in this situation, the officer saw nothing more than an excuse for his behavior. >> All right. And I'm And have I said that you can't film in public? I just asked you not to film the private property? Then I'm going to have to respectfully say I I will decline that request of yours cuz I I want to catch everyone's reaction to me doing this. >> Okay. So now you're causing mischief, right? >> No, it's not >> because you said you now you're looking to garner a reaction from people. >> People are wonderful and it's just it's not right for them to come at me like you are. >> How am I coming at you? I've been nothing but respectful I haven't threat. Yeah, >> but even to approach me. >> We're in public. I can talk to you, right? >> Yeah. But >> so to some degree where I want to be left alone, though, >> just like these people want to be left alone, right, sir? >> Yeah, but there's, you know, there's cameras everywhere. >> Can't be left alone when you're in public. >> Okay. So, uh, so, so to your logic, you said you should be left alone when you're in public. These people are also in public, right? You're saying when they get off the off the yard here, how >> I know I can't be left alone. I'm walking on my way here. I was in like at least 50 cameras just to get here. >> Okay. But what are we what are we discussing here? Are you discussing your ability whether you want to be left alone or the fact that >> the fact that I can I can photo in public? >> There's there's >> I can photo in public cuz um >> and you said your intent is to catch a cyber truck. I understand that. Right. >> That's the main thing cuz >> they look so ridiculous. >> Okay. >> I I've seen a couple in Winnipeg but not up close. >> Okay. >> Yeah. The officer admitted that filming in public spaces was allowed, but insisted it shouldn't be directed towards private property. Even though the law permitted it if you were in a public place, he kept demanding a change in behavior. Wait, how did someone this clueless even get hired as a police officer in the first place? >> Like the reactions I get from people are just ridiculous sometimes. And it's like I want to catch that for my safety cuz if they come and attack me, then I have it on camera. >> Who's attacking you? Oh, >> right. You only you're you're you're guarding a response. >> I I had like a an 80-year-old guy give me the finger >> 100%. He's allowed to do that, right? He could expect >> I guess so. Yeah. But in a way, like >> And you're intimidating him, right? By videotaping. >> How am I intimidating? I'm just standing here. >> So then how is he intimidating you? By giving you a reaction. That's what you're looking for on the phone, right? >> No. No. I'm just recording everyone's uh reaction. It's like fun. >> Okay. Well, people, like I said, so if you're trying to garner reaction from people, right? >> That's not my intention. I'm saying I'm recording. >> That's That is what you said. You said your intention was to garner people's reaction because you think it's fun when they react to you when you're videotaping them, right? >> Well, if they're going to be acting like that in the public, I I'm allowed to record them. >> If you're in public, like I said, 100% you can do. So, >> I'm not arguing with you with your ability to film in public. >> And if the people act all silly, then I'm >> okay. >> Well, why not catch that on camera? I'm not saying that you can't record them if they're acting silly at you. You're saying you're saying my safety that's why I'm doing it. >> I know, but what you're trying to do is trying to elicit a response and then you're saying that for your safety recording, but the whole reason that there might could be any threat to you is a result of people not being appreciated being recorded, which you're in. So, this is what we call self-imposed jeopardy. >> If I'm if I'm walking down the street and someone shooting me, I don't I don't even look at them. >> Okay. >> The conversation went in circles and the officer said people didn't want to be filmed. man suggested they wear masks if they wanted privacy in public. It was ironic but fundamentally true. You couldn't expect privacy while doing something in public. The man was absolutely right here, but the officer was desperate to twist everything to his advantage. >> So if you want to walk down the street, I'm not going to stop you from walking away from here, sir. I'm not going to stop you from walking and videotaping. All I'm asking all all I'm and I've never prevented you from doing any of that. >> No, I understand your whole your whole reason for coming here. People have called and said that they don't want to be recorded in public. >> They don't. And >> then maybe put on a mask like I'm I'm sort of, you know, semi disguising my identity. So maybe they should do that if they don't want to be on camera. >> Okay. Well, that that's I mean, but people don't have to wear disguises to feel like they should be able to be free to move around in public. Also, like I said, the Tim Hortons, I'm not saying they have to do it. I'm saying if they is is is a public is not a public space. It's a private property. >> I haven't been on their property. I've been at 7-Eleven. That's it. Right here. >> Fair enough. Yeah. I'm not There wasn't There wasn't a problem at 7-Eleven, right? The problem was here. >> Okay. >> There is a problem here. >> Yeah, there is a problem because people are complaining about it and they're asking you not to do that. >> So, I'm having a conversation with you here, a pretty uh cordial conversation. I've been respectful of you, right? >> Yep. >> I haven't I haven't threatened you or done anything to you. I'm just explaining you what the situation is. I'm asking you to stop do filming the people on private property. But and I've told you where you can go cuz if you're here for a cyber truck. >> The officer suggested the man stand in a different location to avoid trouble. The man agreed to move but kept his right to film from a public space. Here we saw the contradiction. The officer couldn't formally ban filming so he tried to limit it through advice. Still, don't let his words fool you because he was about to show his true colors. >> If that's truly what you're trying to do, do >> you know where they are? >> You Yeah, you can walk down Porsche. You're going to see way more vehicles walking down Por than you are going to get through the Tim Dehorton's drive-thru. Oh, >> right. How many vehicles are going through here? One to 30 seconds. >> I think I caught about 20. >> 20 cyber trucks. >> No, 20 vehicles. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> And so, what do you want to do with that footage? >> Nothing. Nothing. You just want to have it. >> My phone ain't even recording. >> Whatever you're doing with it, it's like I said, it's your prerogative to record or not record. Like, I'm not taking the phone from you. I'm not telling you to stop recording. I'm just asking you not to record in on private property, right? That's it. >> I'm not going on the private property, but I can record it from a public right away. >> You can record in the public. >> Is there a reason why you're just trying to be? I'm just asking you not to record the people. >> I'm sorry. I'm coming off as difficult to standing up for my rights. >> What What rights am I taking away from you? >> Freedom of expression. I'm allowed to photograph photograph any anything I can see in public. If you want to do that like right if you're walking by here like like I said like so let's say you're walking by here >> and you've been >> but my purpose is to catch a cyber truck. >> Okay so there's better places to catch a cybert truck one right we can agree that there's way more vehicles traveling on portage than there are here. So your ability to catch your cybert truck when you're standing literally right at the corner of portage anyways you could literally punch your camera the other way. >> The man admitted that sometimes he wanted to capture people's reactions while the officer claimed he did it to cause trouble. Here, the difference in interpreting intent was clear. The man saw it as documenting reality. The police saw it as a provocation. And you know what? Maybe it was provocation, but that still didn't justify this detention by the officer >> and not cause any problems. >> See, I'm standing right here in hopefully a cyber truck will drive by. >> But like you said, you were trying to elicit responses and reactions from people. I said I'm trying to catch the reaction of people because I I know they get all flustered like what is it with the camera >> because you're doing that, right? >> It's not even on. >> But they don't know that. They just see you with it appears like you're videoing. >> They have to be educated that I'm allowed to do this. >> Yeah, but not towards private property. So like >> that is ridiculous. >> Like it they feel it's intrusive. >> Well, it's not intrusive. They're in public. >> It is. I don't know if Scott's recording or not right now. I wouldn't even know that. I just see what I see. >> So, they see the same thing. They see you're you're even telling us you're disguising your identity for some reason. >> Cuz this is ridiculous. I don't want to be out here being seen doing this. >> You don't want to be seen out here doing this. Right. >> Right. >> So, >> so why is it why is it you don't want to be seen doing this? >> Because society deems this as abnormal. >> So, what So, what is it that you're trying to what what is the point you're trying to prove here, sir? >> That I'm allowed to do it. Okay. So, are you truly here for looking for a cybert truck or you just trying to prove a point that you can do this? >> I'm hoping to catch a cyber truck because I told you they just look ridiculous and I hope it's wrapped in a different than the stainless steel because the topic returned to the cybert truck and the officer again offered an alternate location. The problem was no one cared where the officer wanted him to stand. I mean, who's going to teach these cops they have no real authority over the right of citizens as long as those citizens haven't broken the law? which was definitely not the case here. >> They should really force people to wrap them. They look so ugly. >> Yeah, they are. >> Not a great looking vehicle, but again, like I encourage you by all means to try and capture a cyber truck. >> Yeah, >> just do so on portage. All right. >> Okay, I'll go stand on portage and hopefully I can catch one. >> Yeah, you can go stand on port. >> Thank you for your uh unlawful directive telling me to move over here, but I will. Um, I just maybe I should get your your your name and number because >> you're right. And I'm going to get your name. We're having interaction. What's your name, sir? >> I go by the abbreviation of B O R D. >> You go by the abbreviation B O R D. >> Yeah. >> That's your last name or first name? >> That's just my nickname. My >> Here, we'll start with your first name. That's right. >> I I prefer to have that uh kept private. >> Yeah. Well, you're speaking with the police. >> Mhm. >> So, you can start with your first name and your last name. That's a negative. Sorry, officer. >> Okay. Well, then you can move along. >> Yeah, I will. I'll go to portage. Like I said, >> you can go to portage and have that. You can go stand over there. >> But if you're going to continue to point the camera here, you're going to you are going to we're going to continue our arrest to cause disturbance, right? Cuz you're causing a disturbance or causing problems, right? >> So, I just got I can only focus on portance, right? >> You can focus on port as much as you want. >> Okay. >> Like I said, >> I just want to get in the shade here cuz it's kind of hot, you know. [Music] The officer said he would detain him if he kept filming toward the business, citing disturbance. This was a classic example of abusing broad terms like disturbance. When there was no real threat or harm, invoking disturbance became a tool for removing the unwanted, not for protecting the public. And that's exactly what happened here. All right. So, my uh unlawful requests are that I cannot film this way. I'm telling you not to film into a private >> But that's not lawful though, right? >> All right. It is lawful. This is their private property, right? It's the same thing if you if you enter their property. They >> But I never enter their property though, right? >> I can't point my video cameras from my house to my neighbor's yard. It's illegal. >> Well, why would you do that though? >> There you go. >> You just answered your own question. >> This is public. >> Yeah, it's public. I'm not going to stop you. Go ahead. >> This is the business who always rips me off. >> Okay. Every every time I go here, they rip me off. So, >> so then don't do business here anymore, sir. >> Well, then I'm trying to >> You're infringing on my rights to film >> the drive-thru of this business. >> I'm not infringing >> from a public right away. >> I'm not infringing on your rights, man. >> You said you wanted to catch a cyber truck. Catch a cyber truck. If that's what you want to do, if you're doing it this way, I You're not You're not trying to film a cy. You have a very different intent. Can you disengage from me now, sir? >> You can walk away anytime. I can be. It's a public place, right? >> But I'm free to stay. >> So am I. Right. Both of us are free to stay. >> Okay. >> Right. >> Okay. >> The conversation became more relaxed, even mentioning a cigarette, but the court remained. The officer repeated that he was not welcome on Tim Horton's property. This clearly confirmed that a private business's interest was being brought into the situation, even though the man was standing on public property. Blending private wishes with police authority was problematic under legal standards. And now you'll see why. >> You don't mind if I reach in my pocket for a cigarette? >> That wasn't insult. That was the wind. Eh, >> I was accident. >> I can uh reach for a smoke. >> You're not You're having a conversation, man. I haven't put you under arrest. You're not We're having a conversation. And I said, >> but it's like when I reach him in my pocket, you could feel like a threat or something. >> I I haven't detained you. I haven't done anything, man. I have a conversation with you so far. Right. That's where we're at. >> How long is this conversation going to take place? >> I'm standing here. You can You're free to go whenever you want. I said right from the beginning, you can walk down that way if you want to go. You can go wherever you want to go. >> No one's stopping you. You're not welcome on the Tim Hortons property. >> Why am I trespassing or anything? >> They don't want your business. They don't want you on there. In the end, as the man filming explained, he ended up in handcuffs and couldn't finish his recording. Still, even if the officers thought they had done the right thing, they only made themselves look like clowns on social media and became an example of how police should never behave. Good job. If you thought this was bad, wait until you see what's coming next. Just when you think it can't get any worse, another cop steps up to prove you wrong. Don't miss the next video because the deeper we go, the more disturbing it gets.