Why don't you teach this guy how to identify? What's your name and badge number? No, hold on. No, no, no, no, no. We need a state name and badge number. No, I don't. I'm not being detained. >> Okay, listen. I'm not being detained. The word What's your level of education, babe? >> I have a master degree. Call me a [ __ ] >> We can search you for any reason. Shocking statement right in front of the camera. >> What's your badge number? You have to give me your name and badge number. I'm going to get all your identities first. Name and badge number. Further? >> No, no, no. Name it. Name. They're not going to converse with you until I get everybody's identification. >> An audit turns into a heated argument between citizens and the Yolo County Sheriff's. >> I'm asking what the problem is. >> Now you're taking pictures. >> But now you're telling me now you're telling me. >> So I'll go look at the sign. I'll even look up your penal phone. But >> is that I need it for the record. Is that your personal phone or a company phone? >> And what's your badge number? >> Why don't you provide that? You already have? >> Yes, you do. >> Do you think just because you're in public gives the police the right to search you at any time? See what's about to happen in Yolo County. >> You can say no if you don't want to give me your name. Simple. >> Now you're telling me you can't take pictures of a jail facility? >> A small sign and a shocking statement. We may search you for any reason. Is this the law or just a scare tactic? >> What's that? >> Why you taking pictures? >> I was just taking pictures. >> What's your name, bud? >> What was that? >> What's your name, bud? >> Did I do something wrong or something? >> I'm just asking here. taking pictures of stuff. So, I'm just asking. >> Just taking pictures. >> Okay. You going to give me your name or >> Well, I don't know why I have to. Did I do something wrong? I don't know. >> Just suspicious or taking pictures. Just asking for a name. >> Cool. Asking for my name. I get it. >> Okay. Are you going to give me your name or or No. >> Why? I mean, why would I? If I didn't do anything wrong, you >> say no. You don't want to give me your name. No, folks. >> Yeah. Well, I mean, if I didn't do nothing wrong, I don't see why I have to give you my name. >> I'm not telling you have to. I'm asking for it. >> And that's the answer. If I'm taking pictures. >> All right. Make sure you read all posted signs. >> Shouldn't be a problem. >> Make sure you read all posted signs. Okay. >> What do you mean all posted signs? >> Get in trouble for that. >> You can get in trouble for taking pictures of jail facility. >> Yes. So, like I said, there's a bunch of signs. I would read them by >> Which one is? >> Read the signs, B. All right. >> Well, I just want to make sure cuz I'm going to go take a picture of it right now. >> Okay. I'll take a picture of the sign if you want. Read them. >> I'm just going to take a picture of the jail facility, though. So, you can just point me in that direction. >> Sergeant Mon, the old county sheriff's office. Sergeant what? >> Juan Seahha. >> Juan Seaha. >> That's correct. >> So, what's the issue? >> I don't understand why you came up. >> You put a camera in my face isn't going to change anything. Okay. >> I'm not saying it is. I'm not saying it is. >> Already finished our conversation. >> No, you make sure you get back in your car and you're dismissed and get out of here. How about that? See you later. You're dismissed, babe. Yeah. See you later. >> From taking a few photos, the unexpected situation turned into a confrontation with the series of sergeants and controversial legal orders. >> I'm just taking picture there. That's the That's the telling you. Just taking pictures. I'm taking pictures to take pictures because I like cool [ __ ] and I'm a photographer. It could be a million things that I don't have to tell you because there's something called the fifth amendment, right? Is it more suspicious because I don't answer your question? And then the next question, do you have reasonable suspicion of a crime? Because if you're going to take it one step further and detain me, what searching me would be detaining me? You would have to have reasonable suspicion of a crime. Because this here is public property. >> Fine. I'll even look up your penal code. But I'll tell you right now, with the knowledge that I have based on the law and the Supreme Court rulings and stuff like that about public property and recording police, taking pictures of your facility, anything I want to take pictures of, even a jail facility, you want to know why. >> I'm just taking pictures. >> If I was at your house taking pictures, would you want to know why? >> But you're not I'm not >> I'm not at your house though. or I'd be out taking some pictures today >> and and I'm not at your house. If you were at my house, yes, I would come out and say, "Why are you taking pictures of my house?" >> If if you were at my house, yes, I would ask, "Why are you taking pictures of my house?" But is this your house? >> Okay, but this is a >> Is this Is that a good analogy? >> Why could Why do I have to answer your questions if you're not with me? >> I've answered that. You're a public servant. >> We are a sheriff's office and you're taking pictures of our the employees vehicles coming into the facility. If there's a legitimate reason why, >> name and number due to your choice. When asked, some officers suddenly forgot their own rules. >> Is that I need it for the record. Is that your personal phone or a company phone? >> And what's your badge number? You have to give me your name and badge number. I believe in your policy. It says your identification has to show. Is there nobody else in this department named Seha? No. >> There's nobody else in this department with the last name Sea. All right. What's your What's your name and badge number? I'm Sergeant Hector Bautista, badge number 41. >> Hey, why don't you teach this Why don't you teach this guy how to identify? What's going to get all your identities first? Name and badge number. >> No, no, no. Name and name and badge number. No further. We need a statement. >> What's your name and badge number? >> Why is Why are you here? How can we help? >> Davis and badge number. >> I'm not going to converse with you until I get everybody's identification here. So, that's the bottom line. Name and badge number. >> I don't need to provide your badge. >> What's your badge number? >> You already have my name. >> Are you So, you're refusing to identify yourself? I already identified. >> There's your name tag. >> Help you, sir. >> Aren't you supposed to have a name tag on? >> How can we help you? >> But you are in uniform. You have >> How can we help you? You're not telling us >> being argumentative with this. >> Well, I was taking pictures. You could have left me alone and went back to work. Babe, that's >> This is a secured area. I >> I went from taking pictures to having to record like 10 minutes into the conversation because now I'm getting surrounded and [ __ ] I don't understand the purpose for it. >> Why is it that you're taking pictures? Are you conducting an investigation or something? >> Taking pictures. But for what purpose though? >> I'm taking pictures. >> So you don't want You want us to help you, but you don't want to help us? >> And I've explained this to your officers. I I haven't asked for your help at all. You guys can go back to work. >> Well, we're concerned because we have secured. >> Make it clear. I'm not asking for your help. >> But if I ask a question, yeah, you're required to answer it because why do we know why you're required to give your name and badge number and provide service to us? Do we know that? >> What can we help you with? >> But I'm just asking, do we know that information? And I can choose not to answer the questions. Why? because I'm a private citizen, right? >> Just when it seemed like everything was over, unmarked cars started following who is really being followed here. >> Unauthorized vehicles, parking will be towed. Says nothing about people over here. >> I'm not past that. But that also doesn't say anything about not going back there. >> Question is that is that if I wanted to drive back there to go visit somebody at the jail, could I do that? And if I wanted to go visit somebody at juvenile detention facility, could I drive back there and do that? >> That's could you could you drive back? You could Okay. publicly accessible. If Where'd you get that picture from? >> Right there. >> Where? Down there. I'm not past that. >> But you're on the ground. >> There's You understand there's border lines. So when you get past that sign, that's why there and it's saying warning. Once you pass this sign, you're subject to this and that. I'm not past that sign. I'm over here. This is a sheriff's department. Anybody's allowed to come here and it's publicly accessible. Okay. Talk to me here. I I'll be quiet. Go ahead. >> What's this? I've tried to talk to you. Okay. I've tried again. You keep on. >> All right. Well, have a good day, man. >> Okay. Thank you. Have a good day. I'm glad we got through that. Why did it take that? I got two sergeants out here. Why did it take all that? Batista or whatever your name is. Why did it take that? But why did it take that? Why did it take all that? >> We're trying to explain to you what's going on. >> There was no formal arrest, but the police threatened to conduct searches without cause, issued warrants that were not based on law, and monitored citizens. The incident demonstrates potential abuse of power, violation of first and fourth amendment rights and could lead to complaints or legal action against the police department. Next, a district official suddenly rushed in, snatched the phone, and pushed the cameraman back right in the middle of the administration building. >> Hey, you don't grab my phone. Don't touch me. >> I was taking a picture and I got my camera ripped and I got it on camera. ripped out of my hand. >> Don't call me a [ __ ] >> I said, "Babe, and I can call you." >> The police just arrived and accused him of causing trouble just because they received a call without asking a single question about what actually happened. >> Will you let me come in and take a couple pictures of angles? I just need to get a couple and then I'm gone. So, >> why this place? >> Why? It's not locked. It's wide open. And And again, what was your name? >> It's on the front. >> It's on the front. That's a weird name. I never heard anybody name on the front before. >> So, are you >> Come on, man. Have a smile. >> Are you still waiting for your forms? >> Grab some. I just want to get a couple of these pictures first. >> Mhm. >> Like all your guys' mail and stuff right there. >> Hey, you don't grab my phone. Don't touch me. >> You said you're taking pictures of flags. >> You don't touch me. You don't touch me. >> Please leave. >> Don't touch me. >> Please leave. I just said please leave. >> Did you just try to grab my phone and rip it out of my hand? >> Why? Why would you do that? >> Because you're taking pictures of sensitive data inside the >> sensitive. Absolutely do not touch me. >> Thank you. >> How are you, sir? >> I'm all right. >> Deputy Lonish Sheriff's Office. How can I help you? >> Okay. >> Are you sure? Grab me, bud. >> And push. Exact. See, admission. >> What are you here for? What kind of business? >> None of yours is the answer to that. The tax collector just assaulted me, so you should go deal with him. >> Okay. Well, >> I'm not gonna speak with you. So, >> okay. We are dealing with him. My partner's talking to him right now. >> I'm asking you right now who you are. >> How am I causing the disturbance? >> I don't know. That's >> If you don't If you don't know, then how do you know? How can you say I'm causing a disturbance? >> I didn't just show up. >> You have no clue. That doesn't mean That doesn't mean I'm causing a disturbance. That means they called. >> Okay. I don't want to with you. Well, then why are you point are you like pointing the finger at me then when you say I'm causing a disturbance? >> What is your name? >> You can ask. >> The cameraman invoked rule 148G but was responded to with a request to back up 6 ft and threatened with a disorderly conduct charge. >> We need to take this down a few notches here. >> Yes, I like that. >> Let's take this down. Okay, >> we agree. Cool. Let's do that. >> Jesus. >> Let's take a deep breath and take it down a few notches. But when you come and say we're here for a disturbance and you're causing the disturbance, I'm like, whoa, hold on, bro. Like, what the hell? >> Matter. So, if I call on somebody and I'm doing something wrong and I say that that you can't just come and say this guy did something wrong, you don't know that, but you're causing the disturb. My point is, let me simplify this. My point is because they called doesn't mean I'm causing a disturbance. Okay? >> I was taking a picture and then said, "Don't touch me. Don't touch me. Don't touch me. That's it. That's not me causing a disturbance. So, >> okay. Well, >> that's that. Again, you can ask. >> I'm asking you. >> I heard And I heard you. I appreciate your question. >> I would appreciate an answer if you want to, sir. >> Oh, I understand that. >> Okay. Cuz this is a place of business. I hope you understand. >> Mhm. And I'm conducting my I I'm conducting my business. Oh, I'm recording for sure. Is your your cam's on? It doesn't look like it. >> But I need it on. How come hers is blinking red and yours isn't? >> You can't see it. I don't care about my >> Where's your body? You have a body cam. >> Well, his body cam's on the side. It doesn't even catch anything. >> Problem. >> Look at the body cam. It's not even catching any anything. >> I said the way he came right out and said, "The sheriffs are coming right now. You need to get out of here." And I'm like, "Nobody's even talked to me." >> A female sergeant suddenly accused of being filmed in her private parts. Was this a distraction when asked to see her name tag? >> You got a lot of issues. I feel your cops don't know what they're doing. >> You can't scream and yell at us. >> Who's screaming and yelling? >> You are. >> No, I'm not. >> Okay. You can't >> I I have a clear voice and then say I'm going to walk up on this guy do [ __ ] You can't do [ __ ] Okay. Nothing. Nothing. I'm not being detained. Okay, listen. I'm not being detained, right? So that means I can walk up and take a picture. There's nothing you can do. Learn the difference. Where's your situational and aware situational awareness? Where is your situational situational awareness? Well, you got you got me angry. I >> I can call you a [ __ ] if I want as well. >> Here's the story. >> But I don't disrespect like that. So, you need to calm down. You're not in control here. Get get back to work. You're dismissed. Don't >> stand right here. >> Okay, you can stand there, but you're dismissed. I don't need you. There's nothing that says I can't get a picture of these guys. Especially her cuz look, she's blocking her badge from me and her name. Well, I can stay 6 ft, but let me get a picture without trying to walk away. Okay, then I got to figure out how to get my picture however I can. >> Why are you blocking your name? >> Zooming in on my >> Why are you blocking your name? I Your bad your picture and your badges there. Shut up. Don't even start that nonsense. I'm getting your name and badge number and I'm allowed to do that. And there's nothing you can do about that. And you're a sheriff and you're a liar. You're trash. You should be fired, dude. You should be fired. Would you? Don't block my camera. I am allowed to do this. >> I don't care. I want a picture of it. It's not I have nothing to do with your boobs. No offense, but you're not that great looking. I I have no I have no interest in your body part. >> The request for the employees name to testify was flatly refused. And that was just the beginning of this tense confrontation. >> This is a public area. I can record. There's nothing. Well, then why did he do that? She was a witness and she talked to me earlier and dealt with me. Why not? >> Because I said you're not. >> Why? >> Because I said you're not. >> Because you're said you're my dad or something or what? >> My dad's dead. Bro, you you >> request for that information. >> I'm making a formal request. >> Going to say I need this lady's name. >> That's exactly. >> How do I identify who? How do I identify who? >> Anybody who was here at the time that this incident occurred. >> Give me the paperwork to do it then. >> Pardon me. >> Give me the paperwork to do it. >> There is no paperwork. I know the freedom of Cal information for California laws. >> I know a little more than you do because I'm out here recording and your dumbass treasurer came and assaulted me and you guys can't do that. So, who's dumb now? >> I didn't say anybody was dumb. I didn't >> Well, you're trying to talk to me like I'm dumb. What's wrong with you? >> You know what? >> I'm asking I said what's wrong with you? What I'm saying is I need her name. >> You're not getting it. >> Oh my god. Again, >> you're not getting her name. >> I need a name of a lady in the room. I'm not getting her name. I have no way to get her name unless they give me her name. But it's the policy to give me the name again. I've asked them to calm down. I said, "Calm down. I just need her name. I want you guys to look good. I don't want a problem, but I need her name. I have to have her name. >> Just shut the blinds now. This is ignorant. Ignorant. Still need her name, too. >> I care less about your boobs. I want your name and your badge. That's ridiculous. You I'm gonna get your name. Okay. >> And and how do you say your name, sir? Right. I have learning disabilities. I don't I don't know your name. >> That's all right. Vand. >> Okay. Thank you. It's simple. And the badge number is kind of glare. >> 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 filmmakers concluded that Napa police and law enforcement officers covered up for each other, ignored the assault, and refused to be transparent. The video was intended to expose abuse of power, manipulation of testimony, and disregard for press freedom in the public sphere. Dude, you're going to get tased. >> Okay, I worked here. >> Turn around. Stand up and turn around. >> I work. >> Put your hands behind your back. Don't move. >> I was >> Stop moving your hand. >> Just because he was waiting for his car in front of the store after work, a CVS employee was threatened by the police with a stunned gun. >> Don't move. If you move, there's a K-9 in my car. 6K93 central. >> Just minutes after leaving work, a young man sitting quietly outside a store became the target of an officer looking for a reason to act. >> I pulled up. You're hiding behind the pillars. It looks strange. Does that look weird? Does that sound weird to you? >> Look up what time CVS closes. It's 10:00. >> You got your ID card on you? >> I didn't do anything wrong, sir. I got off work and my manager just let >> Don't lean against the car so hard. I got to check your pockets. You got anything illegal on you? Anything you shouldn't have? >> There was no crime reported, no charges filed, but a heated confrontation broke out. And the man who was handcuffed was the one who had just finished work. >> That's my ride. I'm going to go ahead and go. >> No, you're not. Can you show me another unit, please? >> I didn't break any laws. I didn't break any laws. >> Stop. Dude, you can make an emergency, please. I got one resistance. >> I work here, sir. >> Dude, you're going to get tased. >> I work here. >> Turn around. >> I work here. >> Stand up and turn around. >> Okay. I work you. >> Put your hands behind your back. Don't move. >> Don't move. If you move, there's a canine in my car. You're going to get dog bit. >> I was I was >> Stop moving your hands. >> I got one detained. >> Who is that? Is that person related to you? >> That's my lift. He just let them know that um it's $40. >> I asked Okay. I pull up. Let's recap everything. >> All right. >> So, I pull up. I see you sitting there and then all a sudden I'm pulling up and you're hiding behind the pillars of a closed business. >> I pull up, you're hiding behind the pillars. It looks strange. Does that look weird? Does that sound weird to you? >> And then listen and then I tell you you're detained and you're telling me you're going to leave. >> Okay. Okay. I understand. And you were resisting. >> Okay. Okay. I I apologize. Just tell me what time I get. Look what >> Look up what time CVS closes. Look up what time CVS closes. It's 10:00. >> You got your ID card on you? >> I didn't do anything wrong, sir. I got off work and my manager just left. His name is Mike. >> I'm your ride. This is my ride. Just one second. >> No, I'll talk to him for a second. Hey, you're you're good to go. He doesn't need a ride anymore. I'm going to get him one. >> When a young man said, "I'm just waiting for a car." The police officer said, "No, you're going to jail." What really happened in front of the CVS? >> Tell me what time it is. >> Just tell me what time it is. >> I get Look what >> What's your name? Look up what time CVS closes. Look up what time CVS closes. You got your ID card on you? I didn't do anything wrong, sir. I got off work and my manager just left. His name is Mike. >> Don't lean against the car so hard. I got to check your pockets. You got anything illegal on you that you shouldn't have? You are going to jail tonight. I was pretty clear with you. You don't get to tell me that you're going to leave. Okay. I told you. You asked me if you were detained. I said yes, dude. And then you decided you just want to leave and do whatever the Are you going to talk or >> From wearing hoodies to being threatened with tasers and dogs, is this still a legitimate investigation or has it become a chase for power? >> Take a seat. See, >> what's that? >> Ask about this seat belt right here. >> You don't want to have you don't have questions for me. >> I just Do you understand why you're getting arrested? Do >> you understand why you're getting arrested? >> My lift came. I'll pull this back so you don't get too hot. >> Okay. No, no, no. Put my hoodie back on. >> Nope. I don't want you to overheat back here, dude. >> So, you don't want me to explain to you? You're good. I want to explain to you. I I think I dictated a little bit what was going on. You You look It was very strange, dude. Closed business. I pull up. You're hiding behind the pole. So, I get out with you. Okay. I ask you to identify yourself. Then, you ask me to detain. I tell you detained. >> Okay. >> Lord Prowley, I can investigate that. Although I'm not going to charge you with that, nor am I'm gonna go further in that. I'm ask you for to identify yourself. If you fail to do that, I'm gonna charge you. >> Charges against Paul are still pending, although they have no legal basis. Ripion has a reputation as an overbearing officer who often oversteps his authority. The incident raises major questions about the lack of control and discipline in the local police force. In Napa, it seems transparency is just a slogan. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and help us donate. Thank you so much. [Music]