Hey, you're causing a bit of a hazard where you're parked at. >> See these cars the way they're trying to get out into traffic. >> A Brighton police officer abused his power in broad daylight. >> What's your name? Do you have your ID on you back here? >> It's not illegal and there's no crime. You know what I'm saying? >> The camera captured the moment that the officer could not deny. In broad daylight, a man was stopped on the street just because he was wearing a hood. But the moment he reacted left the police confused. >> You were in a black ski mask walking down Bridge Street. Do you understand why that's kind of strange? >> Identify yourself around for what suspicion of what crime? >> Based on the fact that we have a high crime area right here on Bridge Street, you won't wear ski. >> He asked for privacy. The police demanded handcuffs. A legal confrontation began right on the Brighton sidewalk. You're wearing a black ski mask. It's 50° outside. Come over here. >> Walk in there. Now you're going to talk to me. >> You got something to arrest me for? >> No. I've got reasonable suspicion to contact you. So come over here. >> That's not reasonable. >> Yes, it is. >> No, I got >> Sure. We can work on a lawsuit. >> No, they jumped me. Bro, I was walking from my mama's house and they jumped me. It's on YouTube. Bro, >> let me tell you why I'm stopping you. Okay. You're wearing a black ski mask walking down Bridge Street. Do you understand why that's kind of strange? It's not illegal, but I just want to find out what's going on. >> Privacy, right? Sure, but it's also suspicious. >> Only being but it's only illegal if I'm being ignorant or threatening to somebody. >> I did not say it was illegal. I'm saying suspicious. That's why I contact >> Well, I don't want this contact. >> Okay. You're not free to go yet cuz I got a couple things I got to ask you. Okay. >> So, what's your name? >> I'm on my way. >> No, you're not going anywhere right now. >> Right here. >> Not right now. >> Yes, I am. Bro, call your superior. >> I need your name and your address and this is what you're doing. >> I'm open to I'm going to uh record this. >> Sure. It's all being recorded for me, too. >> All right. I'm going to get the footage. You can look it up on YouTube. I'll show you. >> Want to look up? >> I'll show you this. >> Okay. So, what's your name? Do you have your ID on you by chance? Does that make it easier? >> No, sir. >> Okay. >> I'm going to show you the video. It's on news breakak as well. >> I mean, I don't really want to see the video. I mean, I I trust you. >> But I'm supposed to get a part for my vehicle. It's none of your business. >> So, the reason I'm stopping you is for reasonable suspicion. Okay. >> You have to suspect me of a crime, not just say or I assume. Let me explain why. Because it's 50° outside. How you doing, sir? >> You're walking around with a ski mask on my >> You're walking down Bridge Avenue, you're clearly not cold because >> there's nothing wrong with me. You know what I'm saying? So, other than, you know, the whole the whole you're not allowed to wear a mask if you're being threatened. >> No charges, no indictments, but handcuffs were brought out. What was really going on in this officer's head? >> How would I help you with a crime that I haven't committed? >> Okay, sir. At this point, I need your name, your address, and >> you're going to take me to jail, right? >> I mean, I don't want to put you in handcuffs. >> You want the threatening portion of it, but you don't want to put me in jail cuz there's nothing to put me in jail. >> I don't want any handcuffs. I need your name and your address. >> This is the only way poor people can get money, man. You come snatch me up. Take me to jail. >> I don't want to put you in handcuffs. >> Identify yourself alone. >> For for what? Suspicion of what crime? Where's the camera I'm talking to? >> You got one? Okay. All right. A suspicion of what crime? And that's not a crime. And there's no no reason other than if I was threatening to somebody for you to worry about anything with my privacy. I I mean, I get it, but I'm just headed this way. Have not done anything wrong, right? I'm trying to go to the auto parts store. >> I've explained to you what I need from you. Are you going to give me your first and last name and your address >> or not? I don't want to take you to jail. All I want is your name, your address. >> I'm done. I'm I'm done. Cuz I'm I'm going to do I can let you go if you tell me your name. Personal statement. >> But that doesn't stop me from a crime that I haven't committed. You're identifying a crime. >> Okay, I'm going to identify you either way. [Music] >> I do. He's not here. He's busy right now. >> Okay. Can you get him on the phone? >> I'll let him know what's going on. If you want to talk to him, sure, I can do that. Do you have anything on you? I need to like know that's going to hurt me. A fierce argument about individual rights, Colorado law, and abuse of power unfolds with each word. >> Nothing like that. >> I got a tablet, a phone that I'm using to to look at the YouTube videos. How to fix my vehicle that I'm going to leave stranded cuz you taking me kidnapping me, right? I got >> vaporizers and that's it. No, I think I got money and probably >> I might got maybe my debit card on me because it's illegal to be around here without currency, right? Y'all going to snatch me up, but it's this it's this it's this it's this it's this it's this it's this it's not >> I might have a screwdriver that's uh >> you realize we can avoid I don't have an address by name >> I have a name but but why do I have reasonable suspicion that a crime listen to me don't interrupt me >> okay don't interrupt me and I'll explain it to you okay so in Colorado we can stop someone if we have reasonable suspicion based on articulable circumstances that there has been will be or could be in the future a crime committed. Let me keep going. Okay. Okay. So, based on the articular reason of you're walking down Bridge Street with a ski mask on >> when it's not that cold. Now, based on the fact that we have a high crime area right here on Bridge Street, >> but you're not wearing a ski mask. >> But I'm headed to fix my vehicle. You don't even know where your car is. >> You want to take me to jail, too? >> I don't want to take you to jail. >> Well, then why don't you leave me alone and let And you can investigate by looking at me go to my store. I don't have an address. Can >> you spread your phone? Fine. If you said you're trans, this is you. >> So, you have to realize somebody else's name. >> You have to realize in our dayto-day, bro. >> Why? Why? >> Because it's my right to privacy and I look like a bum. And that's none of your business, you know. >> I'm going to take your mask off the >> Oh, why you taking my mask off? >> So, I can see who you are. I'm not going to have you in the back of my car. YouTube, bro. But y'all [ __ ] [ __ ] right here in the face, bro. >> Once arrested in Florida. He's now caught in a similar situation in Colorado, but this time cameras are recording it all. >> Not yesterday. >> Yeah, I stay in the in the background. >> But then today, you were parked over there and now it's just parked over there off Miller, isn't it? >> Did y'all tell them what I told you? No, >> I'm going here to the auto parts store to fix it. I work right here. Right there. >> Sounds good. Go ahead. Just speak to me. >> I told them that. >> Just speak to people. >> It's not illegal and there's no crime. You know what I'm saying? >> Just remember that, sir. >> I'm just saying it's a tense thing you do, bro. You know, >> you just tell me your name. >> You make like three, four times the average manager, bro, around here. A lot of times, you know, in life. >> Hey, hold on. Hold on. >> You got to turn around. >> My mask, please. >> Hold on. >> Thank you, sir. >> You know what the building is that's next over here? >> I understand. But do you have any building that I'm walking upon going to from one point to another? >> Literally last week, we had the exact same scenario. >> I can still do a dash there. There's nothing wrong with having a mask in Titusville, Florida. I got just walking from my mother's house with a radio and a backpack full of waters and I was taken into custody threatened with arrest with the same thing. Man, you know, they they tried to say I was bending down in the bushes, but the city hadn't hadn't cut the grass. So, when I was getting my water bottles and uh switching my radio, you know, >> hold on. So, I just don't want him I I when he's driving along and he's you're coming up on a two schools right here, like two two a middle school and a high school. >> I was a young person >> with with with religious points of views. Y'all acting like the IDF doesn't help anybody, brother. You know what I'm saying? >> Sure, bro. I'm not. and and and literally I spoke fluidly, you know, and I articulated what I was doing to a point that that I didn't need to. You know what I'm saying? >> Bro, even when you're walking here with a mask, that's one thing. But you're parked outside of a liquor store. >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights. Pursuant to 42 US Code S1983, 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 residents were released without any charges, but there was no admission of wrongdoing by the police. Residents said they had encountered similar situations in other states, suggesting a pattern of abuse. The incident represented a violation of the Fourth Amendment. Next, a ticket for two men trying to escape danger. The story behind this seemingly absurd act will make you angry. >> You're causing a bit of a hazard where you're parked at. >> You're okay. >> If you'll stand right here and tell me how far to pull up. >> Are you not smart enough to realize how far to pull up? So you guys pull these guys over for something that allegedly was unsafe while you unsafeely parked. >> When a citizen points out a police violation, what happens next leaves everyone stunned, including the officer himself. >> You're causing a bit of a hazard where you're parked at. >> I can't hear you. >> You're causing a bit of a hazard where you're parked at. >> Okay. >> See these cars the way they're trying to get out into traffic? >> I can't. >> Okay. >> If you'll stand right here and tell me how far to pull up. Are you not smart enough to realize how far to pull up? >> I'm just asking you for your assistance. Would you like to assist? >> I I'm assisting them and call for backup. >> Yeah. >> You need backup? >> You need backup for this. You need backup for a guy with a camera telling you to pull forward. You're causing a an obstruction with your vehicle. Radio. >> You're going to look great. >> Apologies. >> You have another officer for assistance. What would you need backup for? >> Am I threatening? >> Am I interfering? >> He's gonna help me move. >> Am I interfering? >> Okay. Okay. >> You're helping. >> Why are you Why are you calling for a backup? Yeah. Passive aggressive. Passive aggressive. Why don't you go ahead and continue to starting these gentlemen? >> I've been doing this for several years and you're not going to make >> you look me up. North Georgia audit. >> Look me up. >> Completing anytime, sir. Okay. Just you're doing my job. >> You're doing your job at sorting these guys. There's plenty of other things going on around here that could be getting done. Go ahead and get these gentlemen out of here. You write them tickets for something you deem unsafe as you are unsafeely parked and causing the hav hazard. The irony. Oh, the irony. >> Not mad. >> I I can tell you're not mad. That's cool. You look stupid is what it is. That I'm cool. That's great. That's That's a awesome quality you have as a police officer. Stupid stupidity part is is the lesser quality of of of of your your police duties. You won't believe the real reason this police officer called for backup. And it's not for the reason you think. >> Call for backup. >> Just keep driving around. Go take a ride. I'll call you when I'm done. He called for backup cuz he didn't like the fact that I pointed out to him he's causing a hazard. >> I'm going to go right over here. >> Yes, ma'am. He called for backup. this guy. What's your name and badge number, sir? Since you uh since you made contact with me >> again, I can't hear you. >> What's your name and badge number since you made contact? >> My ID number >> badge number is fine. >> 721. Thank you, sir. >> Here's your backup. You're also impeding traffic. So, both of y'all are causing hazards right now, right? >> Yeah, that's okay. What's your name and badge number? 708 >> a cuff 708. So you guys pull these guys over for something that allegedly was unsafe while you unsafeely park causing obstructions to not only pedestrians but other vehicles. >> Three officers parked illegally at the same time obstructing traffic but are finding others for the same thing. >> And he called you for backup for a guy that standing here with a camera. Guys will never realize, man. That badge doesn't grant you special rights. You know that, right? Anything that I can't do that's illegal, you can't do. Can I pull my car and park right there and get out and do whatever I want to do? No. Neither can you. That's correct. Right. If I can't do it, you can't do it. Look at this. Oh, y'all need three. Y'all need three. So, there's another hazard. There's another obstruction. Another obstruction. I didn't know Helen police was like this. Sir, you're causing an obstruction. All three of you are. Best thing for you to do is get back in your car, kick rocks. You're dismissed. We don't need you anymore. Why is it okay for you to obstruct that pathway? Can you explain that or do you not have an explanation? Because there's not one, right? But you guys want to ticket these two gentlemen for something going 2 miles an hour trying to get their overheated and overselves bikes and themselves off the road >> when the people stopped being silent and forced three officers to retreat in silence. Is this the turning point of justice? >> Yeah, this car could have pulled out that way. But of course, you're obstructing, right? See what he's having to do? Do you see what he's having to do? There's another one. Another one running off the road trying to get past your vehicle. Why couldn't you pull in here? Cuz that would make too much sense, right? You guys aren't about making sense. You're about making dollars. That's about it. Nah, he he'd rather obstruct the roadway so people can't get through. This is a dip [ __ ] Kick rocks, gentlemen. You're dismissed. Back to work. Get back to distorting people. How'd that backup help you out? Oh, you can hear me now. That trick here just must be uh works sometimes and sometimes it don't. There you go. Out of the way. Now it's your turn to Now it's your turn to get the out of the way. >> Citizens have repeatedly mentioned the fact that they have had officers fired, hinting that further legal action may be forthcoming. Unreasonable stops, unwarranted calls for backup, and dangerous conduct can be considered violations of civil rights and professional procedures. Brief patrol cars, zero valid reasons, and a life lesson in bad parking. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you like the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. Up next, arresting people without cause is not wrong. It is against the law. And in this case, the police crossed the line. >> You have another place to be. >> Why? >> Are you going to answer this question? >> Why? >> Are you going to answer this question or you just going to be sassy with me? >> No, I'm waiting for your answer. Why? >> Okay. Well, we ask you if you had someplace to go. >> I asked you why. >> How much you been drinking today? >> Ask you why. I'm sitting here in my car. No, don't touch me, please. >> No, no. Come on. Don't [ __ ] touch me. >> Stop this. >> Stop the car. Get out of the car. >> No. >> Get out of the car. >> Oh my god. >> Police approached a person sitting quietly in a car and repeatedly questioned him without cause. Despite the person remaining calm and showing no signs of violation, the police used force to force him out of the car, escalating the situation in a dangerous and confusing way. Do not touch me. Do not Oh my god. Are you for Are you for real? Oh my god. Get out of the car. >> Get out of the car. >> Get out. >> Stop resisting. Stop going. Put your hands behind your back. >> Yep. >> From a seemingly random situation. Tension quickly escalated. People panicked and begged, but the police still dragged her out of the car, shouting resistance, even though she did not show any signs of resistance. I have no idea. [Music] >> Oh my god. >> All right. >> You have another place to be. >> Are you going to answer this question or you be sassy with me? >> No, I'm waiting for your answer. Why? >> Okay. Well, we ask you if you had some place to go. >> I asked you why. How much you been drinking today? >> That's too much. I'm sure. >> People were screaming in panic, not resisting, but were still handcuffed and searched without being read. Miranda writes the situation repeated as a testament to the abuse of power that takes place in silence. >> In my car, >> don't touch me. Please don't. No. No. Come on. Don't touch me. >> Stop resisting. Get out of the car. Get out of the car. No. >> Get out of the car. >> Oh my god. Do not touch me. >> Do not Are you for >> Come on. >> Are you for real? Oh my god. >> Get out of the car. >> Get out of the house. >> Get out. Oh my god. Get out. Stop resisting. Stop yelling. And put your hands behind your back. >> Got that hand. >> Yep. [Music] I'll search her. No resistance, just confusion and constant questioning. But people were still searched without any explanation. The police were silent, but their power was clearly imposed. In Texas, if police officers abuse their power by unlawfully arresting or restraining, they can be criminally prosecuted for abuse of power, face up to a year in prison, be sued under federal law, and face legal consequences. Police escalated a non-threatening situation to unlawful force and arrest. The use of force, force and arrest without notification of basic rights is a clear sign of abuse of power and violation of due process. When power is unchecked, innocent people can become victims in their daily lives. A civilized society cannot survive if human rights exist only on paper. Silence in the face of abuse of power is not neutrality. It is complicity. Society only progresses when it dares to confront wrongdoing and demand justice. [Music]