Yeah. How come? >> Wanted to talk to him about his driving. Do >> you got a driver's license with you? >> I sure do. >> Can I have that, please? Oh, >> you know I'm allowed to film here, right? Nobody tell you not to film. Oh, >> I'm just letting you know. You guys are rushing. You're intimidating me. It's not going to happen. >> We're not intimidating. >> You're not going to show ID. Wisconsin State Patrol will make up excuses just to get information. >> You said you tried to give him the pull over a couple times. >> I sure cannot. >> You're not going to identify yourself? >> No, I don't need to. No worries. >> On there. >> I do have a couple questions. So, the officer that pulled me over, was that you? No, that's my >> A seemingly harmless traffic stop turns into a tense confrontation with blatant lies from the police. A seemingly normal traffic stop, but the reason the police gave surprised everyone who heard it. >> What's wrong with his driving? >> Uh, well, I've got it all on film. Do you have a business card? >> All my information's on there. Look, I'm not looking to make it sideshow. Just be careful next time if you're going to tailgate other cop, especially one with the prisoner in there. >> When asked to show ID, the driver responded with a surprise. I don't need that. And the confrontation escalated. >> So, we're going to turn this off and turn it around. >> How are you, sir? >> Hey, buddy. Put it down for me, boss. >> Sure. >> Hey, how you doing? >> I'm good. >> So, I have to blur back state patrol. >> Sure. >> The reason I'm stopping you today is that vehicle that you were following. >> Yep. >> As a deputy. He said you tried to give him the pullover a couple times. >> I did. >> How come? >> Wanted to talk to him about his driving. >> You want to talk to him about his driving? >> Yep. >> Okay. What was wrong with his driving? Uh, well, I've got it all on film. >> Okay. >> So, I'm going to turn it into his boss. Thanks. >> You got a driver's license with you? >> I sure do. >> Can I have that, please? >> You sure cannot. >> You're not going to identify yourself? >> No, I don't need to. I >> actually kind of do. >> Okay. So, what law was I breaking? >> Well, you're trying to get a deputy to pull over. >> Is that illegal? Is that a misdemeanor or a felony? >> To what? >> To have any conversation or point a direction? >> They're trying to get him pulling over down the road. >> Well, is there Do you have a supervisor with you? >> Yeah. >> What was that? >> Is there What's your name, sir? What's going on, sir? >> What's your name? >> I'm Deputy Michael Coughlin with the sheriff's office. Okay. >> You do because it was a suspicious activity that's going on. All we want to do is ID you and figure out what's going on so we can >> So, based off what you just said, is that a misdemeanor or a felony? >> Right now, we're trying to figure out what's going on. Sir, >> I never said if there's a crime or not. I want to try to figure out what's going on and why you >> The reason I was following that officer is cuz I'm a constitutional activist. >> I can't You got to talk up a little. >> I'm a constitutional activist. I'm a First Amendment auditor. That's the reason why I wanted to get that man's information. >> What man's information? >> The man driving that vehicle, that sheriff's vehicle, because he was breaking the law several different ways. Obviously, >> the police were at a loss, unable to pinpoint the crime, even admitting it was neither misdemeanor nor felony. So, what were they trying to hide? >> I've got it on film. >> But what what was he breaking the law? I I was 20 miles away when >> I get that. So, I'm not going to have that conversation with you and have court on the side of the road here. I'm going to have a conversation with his boss cuz I got it on film. >> Yes. >> Okay, great. And I'm asking, is that a misdemeanor or a felony? >> Neither. >> Okay. So, >> we're trying to deter. >> Am I free to go? >> Am I free to go? >> Well, once we figure out what's going on, you should. >> I've explained it to you already, sir. >> Why won't you give us your ID? >> I don't need to. I'm I'm a First Amendment auditor, a constitutional activist. Why would I give you my ID if I don't need to? >> Do you have a sergeant or you're a captain, sir? Right. >> Yes, sir. >> What's your What's your name and badge number, sir? >> My name is Gary Peterson. My badge number is four. >> Okay. Do you know what a First Amendment auditor is? >> But I but I also know that when someone's on the interstate, >> is it okay if I reach into here and give you my business card? Okay. >> Do you want to reach in there and grab my business card? >> What I'm trying to tell you is you what you were doing on the interstate was causing them concern. >> Well, I they were concerned enough to call the sheriff and state patrol. So, we responded. >> And I I get that and I've explained why. >> That's a problem. >> But I've explained why. >> What was I doing that was illegal or unsafe? You were unsafe according to what they were telling us. You were trying to get them to pull over. That's how they interpreted what you were doing. >> Okay. And is that what I'm asking you is what is illegal about? >> It's a transport vehicle with prisons. >> And that's that's patrol, which is why we're here. >> That's 100% fine. >> So, >> I have no problem with you pulling me over your plate, sir. And there's no issues >> and I have no problem with that. On your way. >> Several patrol cars appeared, turning a small situation into a show of force. Was this a safety measure or a ploy to force ID? >> Okay. >> Nope. The reason that I'm sticking to >> Yep. You're you're going to get my ID anyways. You already know who I am. >> Well, no, actually I don't. That's why. So >> once we get that information, as long as there's no wants, I'm going to ask you please don't do what you were doing again. If you if they had a number on the van to call >> Well, they I've got a license plate number. So I will >> Sir, could could you do me one favor? Sure. Just throw me a little bit. >> Just a first name. >> You can call me Rowdy. >> I'll give you my business card. It's right in there. You can grab it if you'd like. >> That's it. I'll give you my business card. >> You can grab my business card. >> Really hard to hear. >> If you would like to grab my business card, you can grab me >> inside your vehicle, man. >> Okay. I respect that. >> I see. Man, you're not >> I respect that. But I do want to give you the business card if that's okay. >> Yeah, that's fine. I'll just And honestly, my goal is to make your lives better by finding bad cops and showing good cops. >> Well, I I get that, bud. If you want to say, "Hey, my name is Bob >> and this is what I'm doing and that's why I was doing it." Cool, man. Let me check your ID. you would already been gone >> and I get that. But >> as a constitutional activist, >> it shouldn't be difficult to to to to use your rights, >> right? Otherwise, you would have been in the vehicle. I'd have gotten out. You' have you'd have arrested me and then we would it could I get it. You're I don't think you're a bad guy, right? >> What's going on? All right, >> sir. Do you want me to explain to you? >> You got stopped by my partner and I for >> Well, actually, that's not why you stopped me. >> I need to ID you. >> So, is that what you're claiming? After all, the police concluded with a vague reason, following the car too closely and only gave a warning, an ending that left viewers with a series of questions. >> So, my plan is to warn you for following too closely. Okay. >> And then cut you loose. Okay. >> Okay. >> It's that easy. >> I need your name and badge number, sir. Okay. Can you just say it auto audio so the camera can hear you? >> It'll be my warning. My name is Trooper Sue Shang with the Wisconsin State Patrol. I got nothing to hide. >> I get that. I'm not saying anything. >> On the record, there's no monary fine. I apologize for the uh for the smear marks. It's hand sanitizer. >> It's all good. >> So, I just had a little too much in my hand and it got all over the >> Well, the officer that pulled me over, was that you? >> No, that was my partner Derek. >> Okay. >> Or Becky. >> So, where did he see the uh following too closely? Yeah, I know. I was >> So, I saw it, too. >> Sure. Okay. And that's where it came from. >> Yes. >> Okay. Um, do you have a business card? >> All my information is on there. Look, I'm not looking to make a sideshow out of this. But I know you you have your podcast and whatnot. So you take care of yourself. >> I'm not going to we're not going to stay here too long cuz it's not >> You take care. I'm I'm good. >> Yeah. So what I'll do is I'll leave my red and blues on. Just watch out for traffic coming from behind. Put the left blanker on. Just watch out for traffic coming from behind. Okay. >> Other than that though, just be careful next time if you're going to tailgate other cop, especially one with the prisoner in there. Unless obviously for the officer safety and for the prisoner safety. We have no idea who you are. >> I get that. >> So other than that, uh have a safe trip home. I don't know where you're headed, but uh just be careful pulling out. Okay, thanks so much. Take care. >> No criminal charges, just verbal warnings. The police have almost no grounds regarding public image. The video exposes the police, making up excuses, abusing power and pressuring to get ID, showing problems with legality and integrity in the performance of public duties. Next, as soon as I entered the post office, the camera was raised and the staff immediately panicked, shouting, "No filming here." But is that allowed by law? >> Sir, you cannot be recording in here. >> They called you guys for recording in public. >> Did I commit a crime? >> You have an ID? >> I have an ID. >> I just want to identify yourself. >> Do I have an ID? >> Less than a few minutes later, the police showed up with incredible speed. So fast that many people thought he was robbing a bank. >> Sorry. in here. >> Just keep doing what you're doing. >> You know your You know your rules and regulations here in this property. Y it's my right to do this. >> Don't cause I don't want to cause a disturbance. >> Okay. You can get out. >> I'm not getting out. >> Okay. >> What's your name? >> My name is Jasmine Stafford. >> Jasmine. You know you know you know your poster 7. Listen to what I'm telling you. Just listen. >> I'm calling. >> All right. I'm not listening to you either. Get back to work. >> Get back to work. I'm recording getting me a stamp. I'm allowed to do this. I'm working on a story in your post office. Relax. Relax. The camera don't hurt people. Relax. There's cameras everywhere here. >> I'm not getting removed. Guarantee you I'm not getting removed. >> Your poster 7, your rules and regulations states that I can record here. All right. Along with the First Amendment. >> Amid the tension, a female officer suddenly stepped forward, asking to see ID, but the cameraman firmly refused. I have not committed a crime. >> You're going to refuse service on me if you aren't filing a complaint. I just want a stamp. That's it. I'll be out your hair. People that are scared of cameras are suspicious. They're up to something. They're cheating on their spouse. They're doing something they're not supposed to at work. All right. So, right now, you guys are acting suspicious. Not leaving. I'm waiting for the police so they can educate y'all >> on public photography. >> Look how professional this is. Look how she serves the public, dude. >> With that paper in her face. >> I'm ashamed of you. >> Yeah, of course, bro. You should be ashamed of my camera. >> Okay, here they come, folks. >> Thank you. >> How you doing? >> Nothing's going on. >> You guys brush over here. I'm recording and they're having a meltdown. >> That's it. >> You're getting a stamp. >> That's it. Waiting for what? >> What's up, Dustin? Just as the argument was about to end, the female officer pulled out the handcuffs, ignoring her teammate signals to stop her. And in a split second, everything exploded into a shocking arrest. >> How you doing? >> Nothing's going on. You guys rush over here. I'm just taking getting a stamp. I'm recording and they're having a meltdown. That's it. >> You getting a stamp? >> That's it. What do you mean for what? >> What's up, Dustin? Dustin, tell them what's up. I don't know what's going on. >> They called you guys for recording in public. What's your name and badge number? >> Officer Collins 408. >> What's your name? This is a federal building, >> right? >> Oh, you know I'm allowed to film here, right? Tell you not to film. >> Oh, I'm just letting you know. You guys are rushing like you're intimidating me. It's not going to happen. >> We're not intimidating. >> It looks like it. >> I'm not going outside. >> I'm not going outside. Tell them what's up. I'm on my stand. Are you serious? >> Nah. Did I commit a crime? >> You have an ID. >> I have an ID. >> I just want to identify this. >> All right. I have an ID. Okay. Let me see your ID. >> Let me see your ID. I don't got to identify nothing. coming well. I'm not giving you ID. I don't care what you do. If you want to take me in right now, let's do it. >> But the twist in the report was that he was charged with disobeying orders and causing a disturbance and even accused of threatening to hit women. Was this a blatant abuse of power? >> You want to do it? >> Yes. >> You can proceed. Do not run. >> Okay, folks. Real quick, I just want to point something out that you might have missed here. Now, you see here in the bottom on the right side of the screen, the officer on the right, he has his hand out. As she was taking out the handcuffs and putting them on me, he's saying, "No, no way. Don't do that yet." I'm going to rewind it real quick to take a quick look at it one more time. She didn't care. She still went through and did what she wanted. Let's take another look. Okay. What you do? You want to take me in right now? Let's do it. Okay. >> Let's do it. You want to do it? Yes. You can help with the first assistant. No, he >> citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights pursuant to 42US 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 incident has raised questions about abuse of power by South Miami police. The police report appears to have been embellished and distorted. The person who filmed the incident said he would sue, saying it was clear evidence of a violation of his first amendment and fifth amendment right not to incriminate himself. >> What's that? You can leave it however you want to. Whatever you're comfortable with. >> No weapons or anything. Okay. A female student was stopped in the middle of a deserted road. But the story doesn't stop with the vehicle registration. >> I have a seat in my uh passenger seat. Okay. >> Any fun plans for the weekend? >> It's going to rain out here. The car was stopped in the middle of a deserted highway, but not because of speeding, but for an obscure reason that even confused the driver. >> All right, do me a favor. Come back to my car with me. We're going to go over some paperwork and then I'll get you going. Okay. >> So, you've had it for 3 years, you said? >> 2002 makeup JT91. >> No. And like I said, this is just a warning. So once you get wherever you're going, you can just throw it away. There's no court. There's no fine. >> No drugs, no suspicious behavior. But this female student was still asked to leave the car and sit in the passenger seat of the police car. Why? >> Hey, how you doing? >> Good. Um, you are way, way, way too close for that semi. >> He even had to break check to get you off a little bit. Is this your ride? Okay. Do you have the paperwork for it? >> Is this still a good address for you? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Where are you headed to? >> Okay. Is that here in junction? >> And where? >> How much further you got to go? >> 4 hours. >> Okay. Are you going to be there for the weekend? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> All right. Give me a couple minutes to look this over and then I'll get you going. Okay. >> Instead of checking her papers, the police officer started asking her about her boyfriend, school, and weekend plans. Was this an interrogation or a flirtation? >> I think it's in here. Oh, that's the confirmation. You just hold on to all your stuff, don't you? >> Do you think you have an updated one? Did they send it to you on your phone? >> No. Okay. >> Is that mom on the phone? >> No. >> Okay. All right. Do me a favor. Come back to my car with me. We're going to go over some paperwork and then I'll get you going. Okay. [Music] >> What's that? You can leave it however you want to. Whatever you're comfortable with. No weapons or anything. Okay. Just have a seat in my uh passenger seat. Okay. >> So, you've had it for 3 years, you said? >> Yeah. >> Hey, did they email you the insurance when? >> It's on It's in my mom's name. So, >> it's in your mom's name? >> I don't. >> Do you want to call your mom and see if she can send you a copy? >> She's at work right now. >> Okay. Let me see if I can any fun plans for the weekend. Just going to rain out here. >> I plan. >> And which uh which part of the state did you say he was in? >> I do changes to show me clear. >> 20 minutes passed. No ticket, no obvious violation, but the car was still not released. Was this a matter of business or a manipulation of power? >> I'm literally getting a new car in August. >> So is mom Sydney? >> No, that's my mom. >> Okay. [Music] Thank you. >> You're welcome. Got it. >> Okay. How about just a warning? That work for you? >> I'm so sorry. >> I just didn't watch. So, it's kind of >> Where are you from? You got a little bit of an accent? >> I'm from Utah. >> You're from Utah? Okay. How long you lived in Utah for? >> Uh 12 years. >> Born and raised or no? >> Uh no. I was born my gosh, I always forget. uh down. I was born in Brazil. >> Oh, that's cool. >> And then my parents moved to here. So, >> is your boyfriend expecting you or is it a surprise? >> Oh, he's very >> So, do you are you in college then? >> Yeah. >> Do you go to Utah? >> I do. >> What do you study in there? >> Nursing. >> Oh, nice. >> Yeah. Very fun. I apply for nursing school um next spring. >> In the end, it was just a verbal warning, but the big question remains, why did the police make such a big deal out of it if there was no violation? >> Anything specific that you want to do in nursing? >> Uh I want to go and start ventilating things. >> Oh, that's Yeah, that's tough. Go for it. >> Sorry. You said this is still a good address for you. The greater cool length. >> Is your friend still on the phone? >> Is she eating or something? >> I've been on the phone here for 2 hours now. >> Just helping you stay awake. >> I'm not tired. It's just I don't like driving by myself. >> Oh yeah, I get that. >> What's a good phone number for you? 352b will be a silent residential panic alarm. >> Although no arrests were made, the officer's handling of the incident raises questions about abuse of power, stalking, or an intentional use of the situation to control a young woman. If additional evidence or complaints are filed, this behavior could be a violation of professional standards or lead to a civil lawsuit. >> Yeah, I thought it was a student ID when you first gave it to me. >> This is my old one. I'm so sorry. >> No, it's okay. >> JTY. >> No, everything came back good. So, >> and like I said, this is just a warning. So once you get where you're going, you can just throw it away. There's no court, there's no fine, there's no nothing. Um, let's take it easy on the semiis. Okay, that semi. >> Sorry, >> couldn't even see you. Okay. >> Okay. Thank you so much. >> Good to go. You have safe travels. Okay. >> You too. >> Thank you. >> Have a rest of the day. >> You too. Thanks. >> And so from a small book of stamps, they turned the entire post office into a stage for a dramatic abuse of power. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you like the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with donations. Thank you very much. [Music]