I know. I know. On you guys' website it does say um if anyone needs to uh co vac. What's your name? >> Hey. 1 2 3 4 5 seven officers. Eight officers. Rick. Nine officers. >> Do you have a name and identification? >> I do. Can I see it, please? >> Why is that? >> I'm just conversation. Well, you'd be the dumbest person in the world if you put your hands on. >> When civil rights collide with state power, it sparks a fierce legal battle. from a simple reporting to a tense standoff with over a dozen police officers. >> Uh but to just come here to like grab a foyer request >> public How you doing, officer? Good. How are you? >> Oh, pretty good. Your name and badge number, sir? >> Name and badge number. >> My name is >> Just minutes after the man with the camera walked into the building, an emergency call rang out, bringing dozens of police officers to the scene. >> Okay. And like like YouTube or >> just just myself? I really don't really not at liberty to answer those questions right now. Internal policy clashes with the law. The cameraman fights back fiercely, insisting that civil rights cannot be trampled. Who is right and who is wrong in this heated debate? >> A couple of foyer request slips and I file a foyer with you guys. Yeah. >> Gosh. >> Right before I leave, I'll probably grab. >> Okay. So, this is unfortunately not a public building. Can I get you back downstairs? >> It's not a public building. >> It is for unfortunately not a public building. Appointment only. >> Really? cuz I didn't see any signs that said anything like that or I know I know on you guys' website it does say um if anyone needs the uh COVID vac What's your name sir? >> My name is Kyle Griffin. >> Kyle Griffin. Okay. Yes. So um like on you guys' website it says if anybody needs the COVID vaccine then that's for appointments only but to come in and um you know do any other public business you it wasn't on there. >> Gotcha. Okay. So I can understand if you need a uh you know an appointment or for vac vaccination of course but just to come in and file a foyer. I don't think you need a appointment for that. >> Well no actually so our foyer administration is actually through the reception. So >> yeah know she told me. Yeah she told me >> we can go back downstairs. It would be great. >> Yeah I'll be down. I'll go down soon as I document the rest of >> we can go down now. >> Well I'm going to document the rest of the building and then I'll go down get the foyer and leave. >> Okay. Absolutely. What were you for what reason were you documenting the entire building? I'm an investigative journalist and I'm working on a story on this public health department. >> Okay. And who are you? What media? What are you with? >> I'm with myself. >> Okay. And like like YouTube or >> Well, just just myself. I really don't really not at liberty to answer those questions right now. But like I said, I just want to be able to document the building unmolested and then go down and get the foyer and book on out. >> Gotcha. Okay. And did you inform our reception desk? >> I mean, I informed them all. This young lady here knows about it. 11 police officers, one citizen, and shocking allegations. Employees sheltering in fear. Was this a false alarm or a staged performance? >> 184. Uh, what I'm trying to convey to these folks here in the building that um I'm an investigative journalist. I'm coming here to um have a content for a story, working on a story on this public health department. >> Okay. um what I've conveyed to him, her, and several other people downstairs that I'm going to document the building and then I'm going to grab a couple of foyer request forms and book on out. >> Okay. >> So, I'm obviously they called you here for me, right? Exactly. So, which is a waste of resources. Sorry about that. >> That's okay. I mean, the issue is that it's like a secure building, so I think you'd probably have to make an appointment with them if you wanted to come in and do something like that. Now the thing about that now um like I told him on his on their website on their website it does say appointment but only for COVID vaccinations. >> Okay. >> So they say you have to book an appointment for that. Um but to just come here to like grab a foyer request >> public How you doing officer? >> Good. How are you? >> Oh, pretty good. Your name and badge number, sir? >> Huh? >> Name and badge number? >> My name is Officer Sheld. My badge number is 117. >> Thanks. Are you recording? >> Of course. >> Oh, well great. That's great. >> Well, that's that's beautiful. Um like I was just um conveying to your partner here, >> the only issue that is that so maybe there's a miscommunication based on what their website says, staff members here are saying that that's their protocol. >> Okay. >> So we have to just stick with that. So if you wanted to do something further like this, >> we have to maybe talk to someone who's in charge of the building that arrangements to do that. >> Uh >> because it's a little unnerving if they don't know who you are and you come in and start. You can understand, right? >> I can understand slightly. But the thing is once you engage me and I tell you precisely what I'm doing then what's the problems after that? What would be the problem? Like I'm telling you precisely what I'm doing. You see what I'm doing. I'm not doing anything nefarious. I don't have any ill intent. I'm not making any efforts to go past any restricted doors and I've conveyed to you precisely what I was doing. Everything should be good to go. This is public property. >> The doors of a public building were suddenly locked during business hours. Was this merely a security measure or a sign of something more sinister being covered up? >> Tying us up. And >> I'm not tying you up. I didn't call you here. >> Somebody did. >> Yeah, I didn't. So, how can I tie you up? I'm not doing anything illegal. >> Because the the people that work in the building were uncomfortable because they didn't know. >> Listen, this >> I'm just telling you what >> I I understand. But do you understand what I'm telling you now? >> Yes. So, how do we resolve this? to finish allow me to finish conducting the business that I'm conducting unmolested. >> Nobody has touched me. >> Nobody's touched. >> Well, well, you don't have to touch me. They're bothering. That's what molested me. I'm being bothered. >> So, record. What do you need to record? >> I'm going to record the rest of this hallway like I'm trying to do. >> Let's do that. >> Okay. But I don't need you guys to force me to do it. Officer, do you understand what I'm saying? You're you're trying to babysit me into doing something that I'm not wanting to do at this moment. >> The issue right now. >> It's going to be resolved if you just leave me be. Just leave me be. Go ahead. Go ahead. You going to leave me there be? >> I am. Okay. Just >> standing. >> Okay, great. Can I get your name, officer, and the badge number? Officer Johnson. I see >> your badge number, sir. >> 161. >> 161. I appreciate that. >> Yeah. >> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 nine officers. Man, that's Man, Aurora Aurora must be a great city. Like, no crime or anything, huh? Nope. No. You guys got a lack of sense of your own. Y'all ready to go hands on? >> The truth gradually comes to light. The cameras keep rolling and the footsteps of the law are closing in on those who trampled on civil rights. I >> think the third one is getting ready to book on out as well. I was waiting for those last three to leave. Yeah, but TTA family, man, y'all see how they did me, man. They caught all these sheriffs and cops and or a man with a camera. They obviously uh gave them false reports talking about I got through I got in through locked doors, man. I mean, come on, man. Come on, man. I mean, y'all see I ain't get through through no locked door, man. It's publicly accessible. Like I said on their website, you need a you basically need an appointment to do uh COVID vaccinations and stuff like that, but not to just access this health Kain County Health Department, Illinois. Come on, man. Stop it, man. And you know, Sheriff Bill trying to come up with all these, you know, he's trying to raise his voice. He walking up trying to, you know, be real loud and know them intimidation tactics, man. And y'all know that stuff don't work for TTA, man. I ain't going for none of that, man. But in any event, we we definitely should be good to go. Like I say, man, I'm getting ready to get all that body cam footage, man. So, we ain't going to play around with that just to just to just to get it just because we can. Uh, that three officers were out here talking amongst theel amongst each other, those three sheriffs. So just want to be able to see what they were saying and uh Roar's police department. So wish me good. >> 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 is expected to file a complaint, request the body cam footage of all officers involved, and possibly pursue a civil lawsuit over the violation of civil rights. Next, the tap on the camera set off a chain of unexpected reactions as the entire police department seemed to awaken to the power of public filming. >> Likewise, just taking pictures and recording. I'm not back there. Oh, I'm taking pictures and recording. >> Well, it's open, right? >> What's that? >> It's open, right? >> The road and the sidewalk. >> This part is >> the driveway we own. >> Who's we? >> City of Gresham, >> right? Which is public, right? I mean, I understand behind here. Well, yeah. The sidewalk's public and the road's public. >> But yeah, this should be, too, cuz it's open. It's open to the public. >> Do you have a name and identification? >> I do. >> Can I see it, please? >> Why is that? >> Cuz I want to know who's taking pictures of us. That's why. >> Okay. Do I have to give it to you? I don't know how that works, but >> you don't. I'm pretty sure you probably do. Beneficial based on us being cooperative with each other. If you did, I'll give you all my information. Give me all your information. >> Do you have a name and identification? >> I do. >> Can I uh >> Right there. Sergeant Justice. Identification number is 455957. >> Cool. And what about you? Name and identification. Name and badge number. >> 58832. >> Awesome. >> So, why is it that you find a necessity to film our back secure lot? >> I'm just taking pictures. I mean, it's not that secure. This fence is super tall. If it was secure, it'd be a taller fence, you know. >> Secure enough. >> Yeah. I mean, we could see it. We could take pictures. Shouldn't be an issue lately. I've got to wonder what your >> agenda is. What when were you guys attacked? I didn't say we. I said law enforcement. >> Was there a law enforcement attack around here at all? >> Law enforcement's attack every day around the country. >> Oh, but I'm just mean around here. >> That's not the point. I'm saying with the attacks on law enforcement, whether around here or not is mute. >> I haven't heard of any attack. That's why I'm asking. It's just a general question. >> They're in the news every day. >> Okay. Well, I don't see them. I never see them. >> Well, they're in the Oregonian. >> So, yeah. >> They're online. >> I never see them. >> I just want to know why you're filming our back lot. I told you getting some pictures and recording pictures doing the story. No, >> no, >> no. I got a bunch more to do. >> Oh, do you? >> Yep. >> But when I'm done, I'll be out of here. >> So, what's your name? >> I don't see an issue. >> Is there an issue? >> What's your name? >> Uh, again, I I do I have to give my name? >> No, you don't have to. >> Oh, okay. Well, then I'm not going to give it. >> Oh, you're not? >> No, not if I don't have to. Why would I give it? >> A demand for ID, baseless suspicion, and a flood of questions about legal authority. Is this just standard procedure or is something more sinister being hidden? >> Anyways, I don't need anything, man. You guys go back to work. >> Neither do I. >> Stop wasting our money, huh? >> Holy [ __ ] Maturity levels awesome here, huh? Exactly. I'm not the one sitting here accosting somebody, right? >> I'm not accosting you. >> Yeah, you are. You're bugging that. You're sitting here bugging me on purpose. Standing within like 3 ft of me on purpose. What if I got a little closer to you? You going to be comfortable? >> Sure. >> You're going to be comfortable with me being closer to you? >> Sure. >> I have no problem getting closer. >> As close as you feel appropriate. >> What's the point of it, though? That's the whole point. What's the point of what you're doing? >> You asked the question. >> What's the point of what you're doing? Cuz I know what Well, I'm doing what I'm doing. >> What are you doing? >> None of your business. But what's the point of what you're doing? >> You your your ego is hurt right now. >> Your ego is hurt. Yeah, it is. That's why you're still here cuz other than that, you would have been gone. You would have left on and glasses. >> You would have left. You would have said, "He's not doing anything against the law. I can be on my way on my job." And you would have left. But your ego's hurt, right? Your fragile ego's hurt right now. and you want to stay and you want to try to be, you know, immature and just create a problem. It's pointless, right? >> Saying all of the >> I'm I'm saying it hurtful. I'm not How am I hurting How am I hurting you? I'm just saying your ego is hurt right now. It's true. >> It's not. >> It's true. Or you wouldn't be here. Yeah, it is. You wouldn't stop somebody who's taking pictures anywhere else. You wouldn't stand and be talking to that person. You wouldn't stay here. I know I'm not stopped. I I understand. I'm not and I'm free to stay. I understand I'm not being detained at all. I'm not saying you're detaining me. What I'm saying is if if your ego wasn't hurt and you weren't acting like a big baby, you'd be gone. That's what I'm saying. That's what I'm pointing out to you. >> Cool. >> So, you know, why don't you just go back to work? No big deal. >> What's the What's the big deal? This is working. >> Footsteps trailing close behind. Tense stairs from what seemed like a harmless conversation. Everything suddenly escalates into a standoff tight as a wire. leaning against the fence. I really don't care. I just really want to know why you're taking so much care. >> I don't care because it's open to the public. You You don't have a a right to care. Authority to care >> because I'm tired of dealing with your ignorance. >> Okay. >> Plain and simple. >> It I'm I'm in a >> You had to come back here to force a confrontation sitting here filming inside of a secure lot. That's the only reason you came here walking out and taking pictures of police officers cars and police officers leaving the building. How is that forcing a confrontation? >> And you want to come out here and you want to have some sort of confrontation with the police. That's exactly what you want. That's what you're looking for. You're trying to be a YouTube star and get your five stars or whatever they do on YouTube. You just became what you're trying to get. Cool. Whatever. I don't care. You just became YouTube star. Don't care. But that's all you're trying to do. >> You might learn something and not act like a kid. >> When you came up, I was cordial as hell. I said, "I don't need help. I'm just recording. >> Just chilling." You're still here for no reason because your ego is hurt. No, it's not. >> That's the whole point. Yeah, it is. Your butt hurt, bud. And I don't understand why. It seems stupid to me. I would have just been on my way. You ain't doing nothing wrong. I'm gone. >> Then why aren't you a cop? >> What? >> Then why aren't you a cop? >> Cuz I'm not a piece of [ __ ] >> Oh, nice. >> Straight up. >> Did I insult you? >> I don't I don't I don't like violating rights. Have >> I insulted like like coming and messing with people for stuff like this? That's why I would never be a cop. But yeah, man. I could never I could never do this. I could never come mess with somebody and stand here cuz I'm not mess with you. try to abuse my authority. >> I'm just having a conversation with a citizen is all I'm doing. >> Yeah. Mhm. Manipulative. Typical police tactics. I'm just having a conversation. Well, you'd be the dumbest person in the world if you put your hands on me. I tell you that much. >> Have I? >> Cuz I would uh attach myself to all your [ __ ] for I promise you that. >> So, that would be a dumb mistake. >> Mhm. >> That I would expect you to do your job the right way and not touch somebody unless there was an absolute reason to, right? So why even bring that up? Of course you haven't. Cuz there's not a reason to. So why would you even bring it up? >> Why even bring it up? That's what I'm saying. I'm just trying to say we're having a conversation. No, >> it's the it's the ignorance and immaturity, man. >> A car door suddenly swings open. A collision with no apology. A small incident that exposes the oversized egos of those enforcing the law. >> Yeah. follow people from here too, huh? >> Actually, this is my place of employment. I actually work here. >> Mhm. So, you're saying you haven't been following me around? >> I'm at the police department. >> Parked. >> Following me >> in my parking spot. >> You weren't just parked over there out front following me. >> Come on. Come on, man. >> You saw me. I'm not l Well, you can't hide in a big black truck, right? But what's the point of following somebody for that? You already know I'm not doing nothing wrong. It's just your ego, bud. You can't let it go. >> Happens to my officers. And >> you obviously know I'm not going to do nothing to anybody. >> Yeah, you do. You You know that. You know that very well. I ain't doing that. >> Okay. >> All right. Pretty obvious. >> If I trust anybody, then I wouldn't be any [ __ ] police. >> Oh my goodness. That that uh thought process is horrible. >> Mhm. It's about trusting or not trusting people. >> No, that's not what I said. >> That's exactly what you just said. Said if I trusted everybody, there wouldn't be a need for police. >> Well, there is that, too. >> So, you're saying it's about trusting or not trusting people. >> Trusting people to do the right thing. >> If somebody was going to do something, if somebody was going to do something, you know, they wouldn't be walking around. They wouldn't They wouldn't be walking around a police department with a camera and following you cuz you're following them and [ __ ] like that. Like they would do it and they would go so they could get away. Pretty simple. You too, ego. Suck to you later. Oh [ __ ] Biggest ego I've ever seen in my life. Now he's trying to work, but he's been following me, not doing [ __ ] This video could become evidence, and those in uniform may soon face tough questions from both the community and the law. Next, two masked men step out of a mysterious car. But what caused police to act just minutes later? >> Do me a favor. Stand right there by the front of my vehicle. Please open it. I'll hold it there. But I can't have you standing right here, man. >> It's a public sidewalk. Walk my ass up. >> You can walk over there. >> The car never left, but the police started searching it without a warrant. Was this really an inventory or a coverup search? Miss, is there anything in the vehicle that's going to hurt myself or other officers that I need to know about? Okay. >> Is it called a inventory because your vehicle's getting towed? >> I assume there will be a form for that where you will actually have a list of what you found in the vehicle. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Is there anything in the vehicle that's going to hurt myself or other officers that I need to know about? >> Okay. >> Is it called a inventory cuz your vehicle's getting towed? I assume there will be a form for that where you will actually have a lift in the vehicle. >> Yes, ma'am. >> What's that? >> Take the trash bag. [Music] >> You see anything? You see anything? That's a weapon. I got the pepper spray. That way I give her a chance to come get her property if she wants. Ma'am, can you step to the front of my vehicle, please? >> You want me to push you back in or you want to get it in >> one second? I'll let you be if there's anything uh that you want to get out of there, but just do me a favor. Stand right there by the front of my vehicle, please. >> That's a pain in the ass to open. >> Okay. >> Probably have to do it. I'll hold it. You just take it out if you want to blink it. All right. Cool. When people asked about personal belongings taken from the car, what was the police response? An answer that left everyone stunned. Ma'am, >> is there anything in the vehicle you'd like to get out? >> I need to get my purse with some back on it. >> You can get whatever you want to out of it. Ma'am, I have your pepper spray. I'll give that back to you in a second if you want it, or I can put it back in the vehicle, whichever you would wish. >> I'm sorry, ma'am. I'm sorry. What was your question? Another cigarette packed in here that had a little container for my meds. >> The only one I saw was on the top of the center console, which I set in the driver's seat, man. >> Oh, I took it out. That's why this is today. >> I just need the the vehicle. I don't need any other personal keys. Thank you, ma'am. Do you want this other little key? >> Nope. I got an extra one. >> Okay. Anything outside the vehicle you want to get, ma'am? >> Oh, lights on. Well, >> oh, it's it's open because that's open. Well, >> he'll open it up and I I'll I'll go back through it, make sure that there's any other inventory, whatever you've taken, and then he'll operate the vehicle to get it up so it doesn't tear up your transmission, man. >> Hey, what's my ticket for? >> Ticket is for operating motor vehicle without insurance. >> Nothing driving. Just >> I'm sorry. >> All right. >> Do you have any questions, ma'am? >> No. >> Okay. Have a nice day. >> Be careful, ma'am. >> The woman just wanted to stay close to her car, but the officer's next words pushed things beyond the legal limit. >> You are. >> Have a good day, ma'am. >> Okay. I need you to leave the area, ma'am. Ma'am, if you want, you can go over into that parking lot or you can go back over there. But I can't have you standing right here, ma'am. >> It's a public sidewalk. Walk my ass up. >> You can walk over there, ma'am, or you can walk over there. Not going anywhere. I'm standing on a [ __ ] public sidewalk. All right. Go ahead. Go ahead. I'm game. Go for it. In for a penny. In for a pound. You might as well go for it. >> Okay. >> Have a nice day. >> I will. Thank you, man. You have somebody coming to get you? >> Yes, I do. Goodbye. >> Wonderful. All right. I'll stay right here. I'm going to wait till the vehicle gets towed. What's that? >> Yeah, me too. >> Whoever is going to figure out. >> Yep. >> Car towed, stuff seized, no warrant, no authority. So, who's breaking the law in this situation? Oh, sorry. >> Step back for a second, ma'am. Step back for a second, please. Step back for a second, please. >> All right. Now, you can get whatever you want to. That's okay. Not a problem, man. Now you can get whatever you want to. Is anything else you'd like to get out of the vehicle, ma'am? >> Okay. Ma'am, do you want this cell phone that's over here? Ma'am, do you want the cell phone that's over here? >> Cell phone? >> There's a cell phone in the uh front driver's seat. Would you like that, ma'am? Okay. I I don't There's a There's a phone sitting in the front driver seat, man. >> I've got mine. >> Okay. I'm >> sorry. First thing, >> I guess. So, [Music] What's up, boss? >> This vehicle, there's a towi. Do me a favor. Load it up and then we're going to go down to the parking lot. I'm going to finish doing the inventory on it. I don't trust her. >> Okay. 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. A civilized society can only exist when power goes handinand with transparency and when every citizen, even with just a small camera, has their constitutional rights respected. 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. [Music]