You thought you were going to scare me with that, huh? Dumb. Why even threaten that when it's clearly an open public parking lot? Thating little [ __ ] cop ain't going to do nothing to nobody except kill him. >> Sheriff just threatened to make an illegal arrest just because of a camera. >> So, >> it is private property. >> It's not private property. >> So, if you don't leave, you're going to be trespassing and you will be arrested. A first amendment fail exposes the full truth about power and abuse. Right in the heart of Oakland, where the police are notorious for their brutality, a citizen dared to hold a camera. Facing the threat of arrest just for taking a few pictures. >> We're going to keep saying yes and no or what? >> It's not private property. All right. So, my advisement to you guys would be get locked. >> The argument escalated. The police insisted it was a private property while the residents fought back. Supreme Court gave me the right to be here. >> I got a couple things to do out here first and then I'll go in there. >> Okay. Cuz if you don't have business here, you can't load it here. It's private property. >> Well, I just said I have business here. >> Okay. So So let's let's get that taken care of. >> Okay. Then then you can go. >> No, I can stay. >> It's private property, sir. >> No, it's not private property. It is. >> No, it's not. >> Yes, it is. >> We're going to keep saying yes and no or what? It's not private property. So, anyways, I don't need your guys' help. I appreciate it. Thank you. And have a good day. Sorry. >> Right. Well, I guess we could just stand here all day then. >> Okay. Yeah, I guess you could stand here all day if you want. I don't >> I mean, it's >> up to you. >> Who am I making feel uncomfortable? You're You saw me. You You saw me look right at you and continue doing what I was doing. >> What were you doing? >> You're the only one feeling uncomfortable. and and and then it turned from private property and I have to leave to now we'll just stand here with you all day. Obviously, >> it is private property. >> It's not private property. >> So, >> not that I know of. >> He's obviously looking for this. >> I'm not I just want to be left alone. I asked to be left alone. I That was it. You guys aren't going to push me around either. >> All right, partner. So, we're we're going to just give you your advisement at this point, right? If you don't have any business here, there's nothing we could help you with the sheriff's office. So, if you don't leave, you're going to be trespassing and you will be arrested. So, yeah. >> I'm not I don't care what you're saying. >> You don't care what I'm saying? >> Not much. >> Okay. >> Just want to make sure you don't get hit there. >> I'm fine. What are you doing, man? Just taking pictures. >> What's wrong with that? >> Are you going to leave or not? >> What was that? >> Are you going to leave or not? >> I got business here. When the threat of trespassing turns into an ultimatum, leave or be handcuffed, how do citizens respond? A game-changing moment on the spot. Cannot be on it. We told you to handle your business or leave. If you choose not to leave, you're going to be >> Can I park right here? What's that? >> Can I park right here? >> Business. Yes. And when you're done, you would leave. >> Okay. What's official business? >> Come on, think about it. >> What are you here for? >> None of your business. >> It is. >> It ain't none of your business. You're right. >> Have I don't have to explain to you what my business is if I don't need your specific help. Right. >> Can I come park right here? You said yes. That's correct. >> Okay. It's not up to you what official business is. If I was here doing something, right? I could be here, right? That means this is open to the public. This is public property. All right. So, my advisement to you guys would be get lost. Let me do what I got to do and go back to work. I told you that you're trespassing. >> I said I have business to do. >> I'm just making this clear. I'm making this clear. I told you you're not welcome here. You're trespassing. Say whatever you like. >> I'm I'm definitely doing that. What's your name and badge number? >> We're giving you the option to leave and you're refusing to leave. Oh, you can see it right here. It's Wallace. Badge number 2078. >> All right. Name and badge number. Name and badge number. >> Name? >> Okay. >> I need your name. You have my badge number right here. >> I need your name. So, the bottom line is I have business here and I have things I have to do and this is open to the public cuz I see public all in and out of here and you can't trespass me from >> what is it? Public property, right? >> Oh, you guys aware of the public photography laws? You aware of that [ __ ] So, go back to work. >> For our safety and the safety of the staff here, we got to make sure this facility is safe. And you loitering about taking pictures of people inside their cars does not does not create a safety. >> Tension reaches its peak. Arrest him. It'll be the biggest mistake of your life. The chilling warning that makes the police hesitate. >> What law is it? >> This is open to the public. Am I Am I in a restricted area? But I'm I'm being very respectful. If you guys are going to arrest me, that's going to be up to you. But I'm in a I don't want that. I I've asked you guys to leave. I was respectful to you when you walked up. I haven't been a jerk to you and I'm not going to be. But but the the threats for arrest in public property, you guys can get lost with that [ __ ] I don't need help. >> I'm good. I got it. I'll I'll I'll handle mine. >> I'm not done with my business. >> Okay. Well, so you >> I'm not I'm not I'm not done with what I have to do. I haven't even been inside the police department yet. >> You're not going inside the police department? >> I'm not going inside there. That's not open to the public. Is there a call button? Is there a call button? >> There's a call button. Okay. So, I can call and get help then. >> Do you guys not understand that the Supreme Court ruled that I can come take pictures on public property? Do you guys not get that? >> Have you not got enough pictures? >> That's not up to you. >> It would be the biggest mistake you could make to arrest me. I'm just letting you know. But if you're going to do that, go ahead. I'm not going to resist at all. >> My job this place safe. >> Just go back to work. >> Keep this place. So, tell me what is it that you want? >> None of your business right now. I want to take pictures and that's what I'm doing. >> Okay. >> So, that's that. So, >> take your pictures. >> Now, I can take my pictures. I mean, >> what happened to a trespass? That >> was dumb. Why even threaten that when it's clearly an open public parking lot? Why would you even threaten that? >> Yeah, we're not getting lost. >> Well, leave me alone at the very least. >> Try to threaten me about about trespassing. And look, now they're walking away. Hey, you're dismissed, man. >> And then the truth was revealed. They did not enforce the law, but only imposed emotions. a typical First Amendment fail, leaving a stain that is difficult to wash away. >> I honestly I would be o willing and open to have conversation with you at any time, not under this circumstance. >> But you have to you have to understand that we don't have to when you make contact with I could have stood there and been and been quiet with you would have arrested me. Now why? Why? Because your training told you that you can do that, but you would have been wrong, right? You would have been wrong to to arrest me for that. And what failed you in that point? your training. Your guys's training is failing you. >> So, yes, I have. >> You have? >> I have. Where's it at? >> Here's here's the deal. Here's the deal. I'm I'm going to reiterate. >> Cuz you escalated. >> Listen, I didn't escalate. >> You did? You came out and threatened to arrest me for You threaten You guys surrounded me and you threatened to arrest me. Do you get what you did? You know, I have the whole thing recorded, right? You're going to look bad. I'd rather that you guys look good. You get You understand what I'm saying? You're still looking bad cuz you won't listen. >> I wake up in the morning. serve and protect my community. >> And that's great. So do I. The >> holes in the criminal justice >> No. No. No. No. >> What are you doing? >> Don't you guys understand? Instead of opening your mind and seeing what we're doing. You know how many police You know how many police officers I talk to every day that go, "Hey man, I love what you're doing." And I wish more of you guys understood that because I truly honestly believe that that gap could be bridged if you guys would open your mind. Understand your training is failing you. >> Come out. Do you realize what you did? You threatened to arrest me. You threaten to commit a false arrest. Do you understand that on film? >> But why? >> How is it arguable? It's open to the public. It's not private property. That's another thing. That's another thing that your training has failed you on. You guys have such a sense of ownership with the police department. You >> We allow you guys to be there. Just listen, man. Listen and and and and either take some of it home with you or don't. That's going to be up to you. That's your That's your prerogative, right? That was bad policing. the the energy and vibes I see you putting out right now. You are pissed off that I did that instead of being happy that somebody is checking the police department. >> 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 incident exposed a flaw in police training where officers equated discomfort/ emotion with illegal behavior. The video became evidence of Alama County police officers making false threats and forcing a retreat. The result, a tarnished image of the police, increasing public cynicism. Next, a citizen was just filming a police car park, but was suddenly asked to sit on the side of the road for an ID check. Is this a sign of a blatant abuse of power? >> This dude's trying to get in a stance like he's going to fight me. >> Am I threatening him? I'm not threatening him cuz I'm close to him. >> From wanting to help suddenly turned into suspicious suspicion. Why' the police change the reason in just a few minutes? Are they hiding their true intentions? >> It's kind of odd. Cool. And you were back there taking pictures and help you with >> Yep. >> So, what's your reason for being here? >> What was that? >> What's your reason for being here? >> Looking around, man. >> Okay. >> What's your reason for being here? >> Come take a seat on the curb while we identify you. >> Negative. What would I do that for? >> Okay. Listen, you've been walking around. I've been watching you for a while. Just want to make sure you don't need any help. What do you mean? It switched from go sit on the curb to we just want to make sure. >> I'm asking you. It's a question. Do you need any help? >> I've already answered that. Said I'm not looking for anything from you guys now. >> Okay. But you're looking at the police cars and you're walking around here. >> You are somebody that has not probably been here or need something or looking for something. That's the reason I ask. >> Okay. >> Do you need any help? >> I understand the reason you're asking. >> You don't have No, I understand you want an answer, but hold on. We Is this one of these audits? >> I understand you want an answer, but you don't need an answer. But I've answered that like four times, >> which is not You don't need any help. >> Yeah, I've already said that. >> Okay. Well, that's fine. I just didn't hear cuz I was walking from there. So, I just walked up here. That's fine. >> Okay. >> Would you like to give us your name right now? >> Would you like to give us your name? >> What was that? >> Would you like to give us your name? No, I'm good. How about you give me your name, though? >> It's right here. >> Right here. >> Right here, sir. Sergeant Hussein. >> Okay, there you go. Now, now we're talking. What's your name? >> When asked to identify himself, one officer refused to answer, pointing to his shirt. And the moment the citizen approached, he immediately placed his hand close to his gun, ready as if he was about to start a fight. >> Name and badge number. Yo, >> do you me or not? Name and badge number. >> Name and badge number. >> Say it. Identify yourself. >> Pronounce it. What if I want it for the record? >> You have it on video. >> How do you know I zoomed in on it? >> You have it on video. >> How do you know I got it close enough? >> You had to grow a couple inches of with me anyways. >> Listen, man. If you don't need >> name and badge number. No, now this is different now. This is different now. I was walking around looking around. This guy's telling me he's going to identify me and take a seat. This dude's trying to get in a stance like he's going to fight me. >> Hey, listen, man. I'm Hey, look. Look. These guys work for Sir. >> Sir, listen. >> That you What's your name and badge number? >> Just gave it to you. >> Oh [ __ ] This is how you guys act? >> Like this dude? No. No. No. Listen. Now I don't want to hear your little spill now. Check this out. This is how you guys act. Like this. Like this guy. >> And that's why he's getting in a stance like he's about to fight with his hand by his gun. >> Who cares if you know me? Not all the citizens are out toing hurt you guys. You [ __ ] idiot. What's >> I can walk up to you. I don't want to hear your analogy. I can get as close to you as I want. Is it illegal for me to walk up like I did and say, "Hey, name and badge number." >> Get close enough to constitute a threat for me. Yes, sir. >> To constitute a threat. I can stand right next to you, bud. That doesn't mean I'm I'm threatening you. I think I get even closer to him. >> Am I threatening him? I'm not threatening him cuz I'm close to him. I don't want to argue and have a big Listen, I don't want to argue and have a big tussle with you guys. I'm trying to get you to understand a point of view here. I'm trying to get you to understand a point of view here with this guy, dude. Why is he all hyped like that? He's dangerous. >> [ __ ] that. He's dangerous. What car number is he in? That is I do need your Now I need some complaint forms. That's a dangerous cop, dude. >> I literally walked up so I could get close to his name cuz he wouldn't say it. And the dude, Was that wrong or not? A gentle reminder to ask for your name and number turns into a tense gunfight. So, who is the real threat here? The citizen holding the camera or the officer ready to open fire. >> Was that wrong or not? What he did? Was that wrong or >> talked to somebody in a threatening manner that he constitutes us threatening >> that he constitutes us threatening? He can get ready to battle a citizen. >> I don't know who we are, sir. I don't know you. I don't know who >> and I'm just walking up with a camera going, "Hey, name and badge number." >> How can I get a point? But the point the point is is that's not okay. >> Do I mean I'm going to get a complaint for him and we'll take it a step further, but at the very least, come on, man. That was ridiculous. >> But do you understand where he was coming from? >> No, I don't. >> Okay, let me explain you. >> If it constitutes a threat because people don't answer questions, they don't tell us who they are. They don't give us the purpose they are here for. We would take it like, hey, this is not a normal contact. Noting walking up with a camera with both hands on my camera going, "Hey, name and badge number. Hey, name and badge number." >> You already told me, but I'm just making a point. >> It was easy for him to give it. He said, "Right here." And then you gave it. This dude, no problem. Hey, my name's such and such. No problem. Easy. >> I mean, come on, bro. >> Nah, I got it on camera. You guys should have a height requirement, man. Thating little [ __ ] cop ain't going to do nothing. Walking around the parking lot making contact is fine. That cop telling me that he's gonna identify me. Yeah, right. You would have never identified me. Try to I mean, you can try, but people can say no, but you can't detain somebody and sit them on a curb. Tell them you're going to identify them cuz they're in your parking lot, bud. >> Yeah, you're dismissed, babe. Get out of here. All three of you guys are dismissed. Get some better cops out here, man. This ising [ __ ] That was crazy. That dude wouldn't talk, so I just started coming around the car so I can get a closeup on his name. And I'm walking through. >> Not stopping there, the citizen decided to go to the police headquarters to demand a complaint form. Will this action spark an even bigger confrontation? >> Hi, >> how's it going? Can I get a couple complaint forms, please? >> A couple? Uh, one second. >> Yep, no problem. >> Cool. Thank you. >> You're welcome. And do you guys have uh public records request forms at all? >> It's probably on the city website. >> No, it was it was for >> Okay. But uh and I've seen this years ago where you type in the I think the city and the job description. >> Uhhuh. >> And it will show you the the salary. I just forgot what website, but it's since it's in the it's online, it's, you know, open to the public. >> Gotcha. >> But again, I just can't remember. >> Hey, thanks, man. I appreciate it. >> Have a good >> Yeah, you too. Merry Christmas. >> Uh, no. I was wondering if he was here with her yesterday. >> The person who entered the city hall/ police department asked for more forms and filmed public activities. A city employee appeared nervous about being filmed through the glass, but the citizen insisted, "Anything visible from the public place is legal to film. This is a lesson in the legal boundaries of public space via restricted areas." Next, a student was just walking home from work, but minutes later, he was tackled, knocked down, and handcuffed on the icy street. The reason, the police said they wanted to help, but that was just the beginning. >> Sir, Don't touch, >> sir. Look, we just want to talk to you. >> All right. Can you just stop and talk to us for a minute? >> Do you mind? >> Do you mind just talking to us for a minute? >> Just talk to us for a minute. Just talk to us for a minute. >> We're doing an investigation. >> I don't care. On my way home. >> You are officially detained. >> You are not free to go. >> Why? >> The next thing you do is going to be get a charge right now. >> Because you're pushing on an officer. >> I'm not pushing. >> I'm fine. I don't need help. The seemingly simple sentence caused the three officers to immediately change their attitude from welfare check to lawful detention. Who really needed a psychological evaluation here? >> Hey man, you trying to get home? Are you trying to get home? >> You sure? You need a ride somewhere? >> We just want to make sure you're all right. Come here, >> sir. You need to talk to us. Okay. Sir, bro, >> can you calm down? Sir, >> don't touch. Don't touch. >> Sir, look. We just want to talk to you. >> All right. I'm on the way home. I'm straight. Where you going? >> Okay. But you're walking in the middle of the road. >> All right. I understand it. Okay. I'm not in the middle. That's what I want. >> We just trying to figure out where you going. >> Home. I just >> Whoa. You okay, dude? >> Watch out, man. >> Do you want us to just give it give you a ride? >> I do this every night. Literally, I'm straight. >> Okay. You ain't cold or nothing? >> No. >> With that cheese shirt on? >> I'm good. >> What's your name, man? >> Huh? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? Can you just stop and talk to us for a minute? >> Do you mind? Do you mind just talking to us for a minute? >> Just talk to us for a minute. Just talk to us for a minute. >> I ain't going to put my hand on a female. Please don't touch. >> Okay. I'm just trying. >> Touch a cop, you'll be arrested. But what happens when a cop touches you on his own? A female officer reached out to stop Reese and what happened next is living proof of absolute power unchecked. >> Don't touch me. >> Trying to make sure you're okay. We're trying to make sure. >> No. No. No way. >> We're doing an investigation. >> I don't care. I'm going home. >> You are officially detained. >> No. Yes. Yes, you are. >> Stop. Stop. Stop. >> Stop. Stop. Just relax. >> Just relax. All right. >> Just relax. >> We're just trying to talk to you. I I got an ankle problem. Please get off. I'm not No. Stop. >> I'm sorry. I didn't mean to touch. >> Yeah, you didn't stop. Put your hands behind your back now. You are not free to go. >> Why? >> The next thing you do is going to be get a charge right now. >> Because you're pushing on an officer. >> I'm not pushing. How am I pushing on you? You're actually resisting. Dude, it's resisting. Give us the chain. Please. No. My house is literally right there. >> He just told us the address. >> Wait. I did nothing wrong, but still pushed down, handcuffed, locked in a car just because I didn't want to give my name. When the law is interpreted arbitrarily, anyone can become the next target. >> I'm trying to please let me go. >> Wow, you're really hoping this works right now. >> Honestly, he's all right. >> It's not back here. This is why I do. >> Dude, just stop. >> Stop resisting. >> Just let me go. Let me go. Let me go. Stop resisting. >> I'm just letting go. >> What's your name? Can you at least tell me a person? person. >> We honestly were just trying to check on you. >> I said I'm >> First of all, you were in the roadway. >> Police say procedure followed. Chief admits wrong man arrested. And while they're blaming each other, an 18-year-old spent the night in jail because of too much snow on the sidewalk. >> All right, you're not at liberty to move around, >> bro. >> Okay, just relax. >> I thought you was turning me around. Why are you trying to put me on the ground? Just relax. >> You're not at liberty. Where do you live? >> I can do it. >> Where do you >> Where do you live? Where do you live? >> All right. He's not going to cooperate. >> Popping in the back of the car. >> Stop right here. Stop right here. Spread your feet out. Sorry. >> You got anything that's going to poke you like that? Do you have any weapons on your neck like that? >> No. >> You don't have an ID? >> How old are you? >> I'm 18. >> You're 18. Okay. That was the last thing I went down. >> 1933. >> 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. Ree was held overnight at the police station despite no apparent criminal charges. Police Chief Ed Dra later admitted the arrest was inconsistent with the original reason, a welfare check, and the charges were dropped. Protect and serve in Daily City. It sounds more like threaten and dominate. Hey guys, what do you think about the situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with the donation. 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