I understand by me. So now what I'm going to ask you to do can I go Are you kidding me? That's really disrespectful. >> I do appreciate laws that >> codify my statuto my constitutional rights. >> Right. And it and it does require um like the superintendent's approval if you're going to be doing filming photographing in certain areas out here. >> One citizen, one camera, and the entire power apparatus seemed to spiral out of control in just a few short minutes. I don't see. >> So, what is it that you're doing? What are you gathering information for? >> For my story. For my story. This is a public building, sir. There is no expectation. Did you ask my permission before you turned on that camera that you have? >> No, I did line stepping out. >> You're l I'm not. >> Don't kill me. >> Orders to leave the building. Threats of arrest. But is this really about maintaining order or a staged act to conceal dirty power? In the heart of Planefield City Hall, a single small camera suddenly set the entire power system into motion. >> My story. for my story that I'm working on. >> Story about playing. >> Story about playing. >> You're filming employees and you're not asking them for the permission. >> I don't need that. I don't need their permission. >> Do you have credentials to say you're a journalist? Any type of >> The first amendment. The first amendment of the constitution. >> So that makes you a journal. >> Demands to leave and defiant stairs as the citizen stood firm on his constitutional rights while the authorities chose confrontation over dialogue. >> You know, I don't I don't ask you guys to turn off your cameras every time I walk in here. Right. >> My camera's definitely on. >> Exactly. And I'm sure all the cameras in here are on. I don't. >> So, what is it that you're doing? What are you gathering information for? >> For my story. For my story that I'm working on. >> Story about Planefield. >> Story about Planefield. Correct. >> What is it you want to know about the architecture of city hall? >> Yeah, basically everything. You know, doing open records requests, you know, the people in city hall. That's all >> of Detective Franklin. >> What is What does the Oprah records got to do with >> Because that's how I'm I'm getting documents for my story. >> If you want to know something about this, you should have just asked me. >> Oh, yeah. You've been working here a long time, Franklin. >> Been here all my life. >> All your life. >> I said, you know what? I wanted to see. Never seen the building before. Wanted to check take a look at the building. That's all. Just peacefully. Public areas. I'm not going anywhere. I'm not supposed to. >> Listen. Listen. We We passing. What is it that you want to know? >> Just I'm gathering my content. >> Okay. But I'm saying what do you want to know? You want to know how old the building is? You want to know? >> Well, yeah. Well, I'm basically looking for the inside layout of the building. That's all I'm looking for at this point. I appreciate you offering your help to me. Thank you. >> Well, I'm going to just say this to you. >> You know, you're allowed to film and everything, but this is a government building. So, that's why I said maybe you should have said something to me. >> Oh, you know what I mean? >> I don't I don't normally announce myself cuz if you go around filming government buildings, that could be >> Can the feelings of a few outweigh the law itself? When the words I don't want to be filmed, suddenly become the excuse to suppress freedom of the press. You're filming employees and you're not asking them for the permission. >> I don't need the I don't need their permission. >> Yeah, you do. >> I do not. You're mistaken. I'm sorry, but you're mistaken. >> Don't film the employees. >> I I already I have filmed many employees. >> Yeah, but if you're doing an independent drone, you should be asking them for the permission. >> I No, I don't need their permission. This is a public building, sir. There is no expectation. Did you ask my permission before you turned on that camera that you have? >> No, I did because this right now this is a police investigation. >> So, while you're a consensual one, >> so So, all right. So, while you're filming, okay, I'm just asking you respectfully. >> Yeah. >> Don't go in the office. Don't film while you're handling the business in the office. You're going to be filming somebody. >> That's correct. Yeah, for sure. >> Really? >> 100%. >> Okay. >> 100%, sir. >> Okay. >> 100%. I need to get this uh one lady's name out of this office. Ma'am, >> I did not >> Yeah. Do me a favor, man. >> I just want your name. >> You're You're line stepping now. >> You're lying stepping. I'm not. >> Don't film her like that. >> This is Listen Listen. >> She's a public employee. >> Listen. Just stop what you're doing. I'm going to respect >> I'm respectfully asking you to stop what you're doing. Now I'm respectfully asking you to leave the building. >> Okay. >> And I do have that right. >> You do not. This is a constitution protected activity. No. No. She did not. >> Evidently, there's something else going on. Is there something else that I need to know? >> There's nothing else you need to know. Oh, other than I'm engaging. >> Come on. Come on. >> Seemed like she knew exactly what going on >> because when I went in there >> when I went in there, >> I have no idea. Why would I ask for her name if I knew >> when you went in there? What? when I went in there, okay, to ask what office it was because there's no signs on the office. I say just turn off your camera now. I said, "Well, unfortunately for you, I'm not going to do that. If you would just tell me which office this is." >> So, tell Let me ask you a question. What gives you the right to walk into someone's office? >> Yeah, I know. >> To uphold it. >> Listen, we could go back and forth with this, but you're making people uncomfortable. >> I'm not. >> Therefore, listen. So, therefore, you're starting to cause a breach of peace. >> No, that's not true. >> Yes, sir. >> That's not true. You have to have the intent. If I get a call, well, sir, you know the law. You're sticking cameras in in someone's face which that's a constitutionally protected activity. >> They're on Listen, they're working for you're in a city building. You're in a city building. >> Sir, I understand why I'm secure by me. So now what I'm going to ask you to do >> I can I get your what I'm going to ask you is can you get can you get a Frank? I have no problem with that. >> Before cuz I don't want you to make any mistakes. >> Blue uniforms appear. Threats of arrest echo. But where is the line between maintaining order and abusing power? >> You're trying to sensationalize it by saying I'm sticking cameras in their face. >> If I come into an office now, you tell me I come on your job and I'm like, "Hey, I want to talk to you." >> Yeah. >> What are you going to say to me? I'm not being recorded. This doesn't bother me. >> I mean, yeah, it's your job. >> But if you're bothering You're bothering folks. >> All right. I don't I wish not to be filmed. >> Yeah. >> On my job. If they tell you, >> but respectfully, I would just >> What is that now? Answer that. Answer my question. >> Okay, then I'll ask you a question. What's your question? What is it? If you're filming people on their jobs and they say, "I don't want you to be filmed." >> This is a public This is a public building. What you want to do or >> sir? This is a public building. >> Just answer the question. >> If I didn't want to be record, I would accept >> that if that happened to me and I worked for the public. If I worked for the people, I would accept that I work for the people and they have the right to hold me accountable. >> Listen, you're filming somebody and they say to you, "I don't want to be recorded." >> I'm not there to keep recording them. I'm there conducting business. >> So, you should stop recording them. Is that what you're saying to me? >> No. No one can tell me to stop recording. Sir, >> I'm asking you, should you stop recording them or should you keep on going? What should you do? >> I don't wish to be recorded. Don't record me. >> Yeah, sir. >> I'm I'm in a >> a public building. >> It's still a city building. >> That belongs to It belongs to the taxpayer, sir. >> Yeah, I understand. I'm a taxpayer. >> I know. It's not a big deal. >> They call said somebody up there filming filming, you know. I ask >> I'm sorry. >> Get my good side. >> Oh, get your good side. I don't want to get your bad side. >> You got employees saying, "Listen, I don't want to be." >> Yeah. I'm just holding them accountable. >> There's no expectation of privacy in public. And that's why I want to speak with you, uh, Sergeant, is because I wanted He Your Detective is kind of conflating the two is that, but they're government employees. This is a public building. That's all I'm doing here. And I'm not just standing in front of somebody recording them until they get upset. I'm asking questions, >> you know? I'm not doing anything. In the end, everything closes with a troubling question. Is the government truly being transparent or merely hiding something behind the mask of power? >> You don't understand the lady. Yeah. If I go ask her right now, when you walked in the office, cuz that's what you said. >> I did walk into the office. >> Office with your camera up like that. >> Like I am. >> What's normal to you is not normal to me. >> Yes or no? >> What's normal to you is not normal to me, sir. >> Is that normal, >> sir? What's normal to >> Is that a normal thing to do? Is Isn't that kind of disrespectful to someone? You're recording me right now, sir. >> You're a journalist, you say? >> You're recording me right now? >> Are you You're a journalist. >> That's correct. >> You're a journalist, you say? >> Okay. >> Okay. >> I have freedom of press in this country, sir. >> Do you have credentials to say you're a journalist? Any type of >> The first amendment. The first amendment of the Constitution. >> So, that makes you a journalist. >> That's correct. >> Really? >> Really? >> Really? >> Yeah. You did. I'm glad. I'm glad you learned something. >> All right. I'm going to get a few more shots of the lobby area cuz I didn't get the lobby area yet. And then I'll do >> Please. I'm asking you that. That's all I'm doing peacefully. I'm not trying to fight. >> It's not normal how you conduct business. >> But normal to you is not normal to me. >> Normal how you conduct business. >> Then why are you out here filming people? >> Why you out here filming? >> I don't even want to >> city. Yeah. He this thing for the paper for the uh question. >> Just I want to finish my business here and then I'll hand it in. You can stamp it for me. And uh that's it. Thank you. Appreciate that. I'm just going to get the rest of my my shots here. This this is a freedom of press activity. Constitutionally protected activity. Hey, please calm down. Please calm down. Please calm down. >> Please calm down. I got something. >> I got a child. If you not from >> you don't you you obviously you're the one escalating, Sergeant. >> You want this? Here you go. Here you go. Here's something that here's something that you should get. >> Yeah. I was completed around 1916. >> There you go. Now that's something. >> It is very nice. Yes, it is. >> Now, if you you were getting something to do some journalism, I would think something like this. >> Sir, you're just trying to you're trying to escalate a situation. Just stop. Just stop. Just stop. Just stop. >> No, just stop. >> What you're doing is irregular. Just stop, sir. Just stop. Stop what you're doing. Stop. >> That That right there. That's good. >> Little bit. >> I haven't I haven't laid a hand on you. >> That doesn't But the way you're speaking to me and the way And the way you're speaking to me, Sergeant, is not becoming of your city. Treat me with respect the same way I treat you with respect. >> 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 citizen declared he would preserve the video evidence for a formal complaint and potentially pursue civil litigation over the abuse of power and obstruction of press freedom. Up next, right in front of Washington Correctional Facility, a single camera sent both the National Guard and prison staff into complete chaos. codify it into our statutes, the First Amendment and the right to record law enforcement, security officers it um and uh I'm here just to make it clear. I'm here um exercising the New York State right to monitor act. >> Don't go running out into traffic. >> Yeah, 100%. And you know that's if you're becoming a a risk out here or >> relentless orders, threats to leave the area. Yet this citizen stood firm defending every single one of his constitutional rights. >> Wow. Ladies and gentlemen, that's no cell phones. Okay. In New York State, we have a constitutional and statutory right to record correctional officers in the course of their duty. As well as law enforcement officers, codify it into our statutes. the First Amendment and the right to record law enforcement, security officers, peace officers in the course of their duty. I don't know why they think that this is somehow private property. It makes zero sense. >> Hey, how are you? >> I'm just taking some pictures and video. What are you doing? >> Yes, I can. >> There goes another correctional officer. >> Excuse me. >> No, you can't be here. Why can't I be here? >> Are you a state employee? >> Are you a state employee? >> No, I'm not a state employee. >> This is state property. >> Just keep an eye out. >> You can do that from your vehicle with the windows rolled up. >> What's your name, sir? >> Come on in, >> sir. Can I get your name? >> Have a good day. >> You, too. Take care. So, we're going to record the correctional officer in the course of his duty. So, are you part of the beatdown squad? I have no idea why these National Guard guardsmen are here. So the National Guard came into the correctional facilities when all of the correctional officers went on strike conveniently when their brothers in blue were charged with the murder of Robert Brooks. They went on strike protesting quote their working conditions. >> Behind those iron doors lies an illegal strike, a shocking case ending with a 15-year prison sentence and the baffling silence of those in uniform. >> Sir, how are you? >> I'm well. How are you all? >> Just enjoying the day. Is that trying to ask some questions to the correctional officers here? >> Okay. Are you getting any answers? >> Honestly, not too many. >> You know, I just I I'm trying to They're just saying that this is private property where I'm at right now, and I'm trying to understand who owns it. Um and uh I'm here just to make it clear. I'm here um exercising the New York State Right to Monitor Act. I get the right to film law enforcement, peace officers, correctional officers from public spaces. They don't make exceptions for correctional facilities. So, that's all I'm doing. I'm not going to restricted areas. cuz I want to be clear. Okay. >> You know, none of that's taking place. >> I just ask that you keep the body camera on for transparency. >> So, this law enforcement officer here seems like a good guy. He seems like a good guy. We'll see if he honors his oath to uphold the United States Constitution. Hey guys, why do you guys have National Guardsmen here? I don't know the difference. But why why is there National Guardsmen here? I'm just curious. >> They're all over. >> Are I thought you guys were done with the strike situation, the illegal strike? So, people are still on strike still. >> What's that? Like you guys still need help from the guardsmen to run the facilities? >> I'm just curious. I mean, there was a probably like 20 of them out here before, so I just wanted to know. So, Lieutenant, you guys have a beatdown squad here at Washington Correctional Facility? Do you guys have like a what's called a beatdown squad? You can't even answer that. I mean, I think the answer would be no, right? You're smiling. Are you part of the beatdown squad? You look like you'd be a good candidate. >> I'm not talking to you, so I'd appreciate it if you'd stop talking to me. How's that? >> No, I'm good. I'm going to keep asking questions, sir. >> Yeah, you're definitely part of the beatdown squad, aren't you? What's so hard about answering the question, is there a beatdown squad? I really don't understand. The answer is no. I mean, it's supposed to be, but I don't think they want to lie. >> State police arrive. Will they uphold the constitution or follow the controversial orders from the prison and national guard? >> Don't go running out into traffic. >> Yeah, 100%. And you know that's if you're becoming a a risk out here or >> I listen I follow the law. I comply with all laws. There is a law. Like I said it's a statutory right in New York State. I do appreciate laws that >> codify my statuto my constitutional right. >> So there's certain there's certain limits to to within that right and it and it does require um like the superintendent's approval if you're going to be doing filming photographing in certain areas out here. But once you crossed over that, right, because you went by the the stop sign, >> went up into the area with the >> no cell phones, right? >> Can't do that, right? >> Okay. They're letting it go. >> I I don't think that that sign is is a law. I don't think that cuz if I if this wasn't a cell phone and I I only use a cell phone just to just because I want to come off as everyday citizen journalist, right? So >> if So if I brought a camera, an actual camera, you're saying >> it's the same. It's uh >> No, cuz it says no cell phones, right? >> But within the building, right? Within there. Look, they they said you're welcome to, you know, read the read the portion of it that says with the superintendent's approval, but that that says photo or video, right? >> Well, listen, I'm just going to continue to engage my statuto right and that's it. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Are we understanding on that, Eric? Fine. >> And then um >> um so yeah, it's it's >> doesn't seem like they want to answer any of my questions anyway. within the roadway. They don't want they don't want that. >> I have I have a uh I have a pretty good idea that you don't wish to provide me any information. But >> all right, I'm sure. But you look like you're an intelligent officer. I think you can figure it out. >> The confrontation ends. Yet questions about transparency, civil rights, and abuse of power continue to echo throughout Washington Correctional Facility. The video exposes the National Guard's aggression and the prison's silence when pressed about violence, strikes, and accountability. >> No threats whatsoever. >> Point of view, right, is let's uh let's just consider they're not >> they're thrown into this situation that you know they're notious for I understand, but they may they may interpret things differently. >> I had no idea that that was still taking place. So that's good. I wanted that's good to know. You know, I'm I'm working on a story on the big picture of but the big picture is, as you know, from the news, there's a lot of, you know, murders happening inside these walls and inside the fence here. Um, you know, strikes, illegal strikes and things like that. >> Sounds like uh sounds like that's that. Just keep it cool. >> Yeah, no problem. >> Go from there. >> No problem. >> Okay. >> I'll be within the law. >> All right. Gotcha. I just wanted to know who was here. If you mind if I get your name and badge number. >> Sure. Steven Cadar 334. >> Thank you. I appreciate it, Trooper Cadar. Thank you. How you doing? >> I'm doing well, man. Doing well. >> So, don't stand in the middle of the roadway here cuz they don't want to hit me by a vehicle and obey this no cell phone sign. Take care, trooper. >> John, drive it safe. >> No problem. Thank you. You, too. All right. >> Every act of abuse of power, every order that crosses the line of the law not only violates citizens rights, but also erodess society's trust and justice. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. What am I suspected of? The driver repeated the simple question dozens of times, but the answers were only vague and unbelievable phrases. >> Okay, it's going to be an immigration inspection, sir. >> It's going to be what? I'm sorry. >> This is an immigration inspection. I was going to say, is there anybody else with you? You have reasonable suspicion to pull me over? It's >> It's an immigration inspection, sir. >> I mean, you have I'm just >> You believe I'm not or what? >> What's that, sir? >> You believe I'm not or what? >> It's not It's not about a belief. It's a question. >> You're detaining me, >> correct? I am. >> All right. What's your reasonable suspicion? What crime have you suspect me >> right now? It's It's an immigration inspection. That's right. I have my reasonable suspicion. >> What What's your reasonable suspicion? What's your reasonable suspicion? >> What's your reasonable suspicion? >> What's that, sir? What's your reasonable suspicion? >> I can't hear you because the window's pretty low. >> What's your reasonable suspicion? >> What's that, sir? >> What's your reasonable suspicion? >> I have my reasonable suspicion, sir. >> What is it? >> You can You can There's freaking information. >> What is it? >> You can go and you can grab lawyer, whatever you want. >> You can't be doing this >> I already know there's nobody else with you. >> I'm going to ask to see inside the trunk. >> You want to consent? All right. Stand by. I'm going to detain. Okay. I You are detained. Yes, sir. >> For what? What crime? >> Stand by, sir. It doesn't matter. >> What crime do you suspect me? Okay. >> What crime do you suspect me of committing? Are you detaining me? >> Yes, sir. You are detained right now. >> For what crime? >> Just stand by. >> For what crime? Get me a supervisor. >> Investigation. >> Get me your supervisor. >> What's your name? So I can request him for >> Get me your supervisor. >> What's your name? So I can tell him. >> Is your body cam on? >> It's on, sir. It's on. >> All right. Why are you detaining me? >> You can request everything. >> Why are you detaining me? >> All right. Sounds good, sir. >> Get me a super. >> When you are held back for no reason, what do you do? This man asked for something few would dare to do. And the story took a different turn from there. >> The supervisor already been alerted, sir. He'll be he'll be here shortly. Um, >> are you still detaining me? >> Yes, sir. Just to let you know, uh, for what crime? >> So, I I checked out the vehicle registration. >> Are you detaining Rubio something, Texas? >> Are you detaining me? So the vehicle can have no reasons of suspicion at this point now to believe that you're not a US citizen. So I'm I'm about to let you loose already, sir. Have a great day. >> If you want to go back to Pel Ron or wherever. Have a great day, sir. It was pending an immigration investigation, sir, to make sure that you're a citizen or a resident. But I have all the information I need at this time. >> Do you >> have a great time? Go back to Pel Ron or wherever you want to go, sir. It's a free country. Have a good day. Is it still Do you still want to wait for the supervisor here? Okay, you're gonna wait here, too? You're gonna wait here, too? If you want to waste time, gladly, sir. >> No charges, no evidence. Still held as a suspect. When the truth comes out, no one can believe how it all started. >> You still detaining me? >> What's that, sir? >> Are you still detaining me, >> sir? I released you like two two minutes ago, sir. Sir, >> why is your light in my face? There's a there's a weapon on the floorboard. >> All right. Is that you haven't made you haven't made any gestures saying that you're that you're you're trying to reach for it. Sir, is that illegal? Is that illegal? >> What's illegal, sir? >> Carrying weapons. >> Sir, I have my own too. What's wrong with that? >> All right. You mentioned the weapon, not me. >> It's an observation, sir. >> Right. >> Is that illegal to make observations? >> Can you take your light off my eyes, please? >> Okay, sir. Yes, sir. What the 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. After releasing the man, the officer continued to shine a flashlight in his face and mentioned finding a gun in the car. The entire situation demonstrates a lack of knowledge of the law on the part of the officer along with an abuse of power and intimidation of the citizen. If this is protect and serve, then perhaps their moral GPS needs an urgent update. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much.