On December 5th, 2024, the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Police Department was called to the scene at the airport for reports of an intoxicated man in the airport concourse. The following shows the body-worn camera footage of what happened during the incident. Take that avenue as you stated to me, sir. So, they they canceled I was about to say they canceled his ticket. Yeah, so I I was going to I'll fill you in on where how far we're up to as of right now. Um, they made a determination that the customer appeared to be intoxicated and so, um, they were making the decision to not allow him to continue travel. He made the attempt to board after that and then we kind of stopped him and I'm having a conversation with him and I informed him that that we can book him on another flight to get him on his way, but he stated to me that he wants to go on this one. And I said based off of the decision made, no. And he said that he would like to have a conversation with him. And then I said, well, sir, you know, right now I don't think that's possible because I saw you. So, I said, sir, how about we don't have that conversation? He said he wants to have the conversation anyways. So, I kind of guided him back over here. So, at this point, you know, they they the counselor ticket, you're going to have to deal with it. I don't know what I guess this is only like one flight per day, right? For the entire list? Yeah, so I already got delayed by American by 24 hours. So, I've already been here for 24 hours. And the reason is so they can at least What's the reason you've been here for 24 hours? Oh, cuz American Airlines was late and they missed it. So, I've been here for American Airlines. >> Unfortunately, like I said, I don't work for I don't work for for the airline. >> Yeah, I don't either. And they told me, you know, you don't have an annual like this ticket's canceled. Can we like redo it so I can just go to the So, so >> but can we try again? You can do it like outside with the ticket. >> But like I've been they already messed me 24 hours. Like I said, I don't work for American. I I don't have the power. >> So, can we try to? You can try with the >> Can we try here, though? They they already told you, no. Come on, they they I just literally just came from there. No, I haven't came from there. >> he's the the CSM. He's like the manager of the manager, so >> Come on, man. You know, I don't work for them. Like I have no power in this. So, >> Can I have him try? No, you can't have him try. No, you can't. I told you you have to go to the public side and you can actually go and talk to a different You want me to stay here for another 24 hours? Well, you don't have no choice. But can we make a choice, too? Come on, man. >> What do you mean make a choice? I mean, can we try? They already told you, no. They want you to go I'm asking you, my friend. They told you, wait. I didn't say you can't. Can we try it? No. Can we try it? Listen. Listen. I'm asking you. Listen. Listen. So, you got to do is stand by. Dude, come on. I'm not trying anything. Dude, come on. I'm not trying I'm just talking to you. No, I am Listen, I'm not going to repeat myself. Hey, what Is this my stop? Why why are we not They could have cancelled. They cancelled your ticket. Because of Can we fight for something that matters or not? Yes, they said you can. Can we try? You and me. Yes, you Can we like try for something that matters? Come on, man. Can we try for something that matters? I don't I don't work for the airlines. No, I'm asking you as a human being to Like can we not argue for what like matters? What matters I want to I need to go home. I've got people meeting me in Bonnaroo, man. Look, look, so what was the issue So what was the issue initially? Like So let me go. Let me go. I I don't work for the airlines. So if it's fine, then why are we Let's go. Hey, ID. Hold on. Show me I'm asking you to show me your ID. Let me out of here. Thank you. You can't leave. Hey, you got For what? Tell me why can't I leave? Am I under arrest? You can't You're detained. Am I under arrest? You're about to be under arrest. >> you a question. Am I under arrest? No, I'm not going to argue with you. >> All right, that's fine. I'm asking you. Am I detained? Okay, stand by. You can't leave. I already told you you can't leave. I asked you a question. Am I under arrest? You're not under arrest. You're detained. >> I'm detained. So, you're going to like You took my hands? I don't have to, but I'm about to if you keep Jesus Christ, I don't want to, dude. I don't want to leave, dude. Why are you being like this? What the [ __ ] did I do to you, dude? >> you All you got to do >> I've been nothing but nice to you, man. >> How much have you been >> Why are you doing this, dude? Why are you being like this, dude? Why you trying to be like I want you to walk out there. >> a dick to me, dude? >> How am I being a dick? >> I need to fly and go home, please. Listen. >> I need to fly and go home. Why are you doing this? I I didn't do anything. >> this, sir? >> work for the airline, sir. Why are you doing this? Oh, you're under arrest. Jesus Christ, sir. All you got to do is just walk outside. How much have you had to drink tonight? Yeah, of course. How much have you had to drink tonight? Yeah, of course. How much have you had to drink tonight? Uh-huh. You're not going to answer? I'm trying to help you. >> You're talking. That's fine, man. Okay. Can I just go home now, please? You can. Go ahead. Thank you, sir. >> But you got to go this way. Hey, come here. You can't go that way. What? No, I'm asking to go home and so I can fly home. No, you can't. >> Why can't I fly home? Because American Airlines already canceled your ticket. That's fine. I'll find a new somewhere, all right? I can get a new ticket, all right? >> You have slurred speech. You appear to be intoxicated. I'm sorry? >> You appear to be intoxicated, okay? You're well lit. You can't >> Why Why are you touching me, dude? Don't get too close to me. >> you touching me, dude? >> Don't get too close to me. All right, that's fine, dude. Don't touch me, dude. Okay. Okay, then don't get close to me. Too close to me, then. Oh, [ __ ] I'm sorry. I thought I'm fine, sir. All right. Can I leave, then? No, you can't. Why not? Am I under arrest? How much have you had to drink tonight? Am I under arrest? >> to be under arrest >> Am I under arrest? >> at this point. for >> detained. What does detained mean? It's that you can't leave. And instead of why? Why can't I leave? Because I'm investigating. >> Will you please explain it? Please explain. I'm sorry, I don't actually know the answers. >> You don't? >> What is What is What does detained mean? Detained but you can't leave. Why not? Because I'm investigating. Okay. How long is your investigation work? I already told you what's going >> No, I'm asking again, please. All right, man. How long is your investigation? >> you Hey, bro. You want me to stay? I'm not your bro. All right, you're not. But I know I'm detained. You're right. So, tell me right now. Am I detained? And then what happens if I don't? If you don't leave, you're going to be put under arrest for criminal trespass. Perfect. >> intoxication. >> have a card? Okay, stop pulling. Do you have a card? Do you have a card? Hey, do you have a card? >> Just listen. Do you have a card, buddy? Hey, you're trying to arrest me. Do you have a card? >> arrest right now. >> Do you have a card? >> arrest. Do you have a card? >> arrest right now. Oh, wow. Who is Like that. Who is putting me in the car? You're under arrest. If that was resisting. Stop pulling on If that was resisting. If that was resisting. There's a whole line. If that was resisting. You will be in one jail. No one was trying anything. Stop pulling. Stop pulling. Oh, stop pulling on my scary boy. I get it. Your mama like you like you, buddy. You are such a coward, little boy. Little girl outside. Hey. Oh, you're such a scary little girl. Why is there a little girl? I don't know why. Come on, you scary. Hey, break that up. >> You scary guy. Stop it, man. Stop it. Yeah, buddy. Are you good? >> What's your issue? What's your issue, man? Personally, I think you're being a kind of a little fatty. Everybody else is fine. Are you going to keep resisting? cuz I'm Charge no charge. Additional charge no charge. Charge. No charge. You have plenty of opportunities to leave. You don't get Yeah. Definitely nailing it. You know there's help like actually little people. Hey, you know there's people actually looking for help, right? Yes, and I'm going to I'm going to stay here with you. I know and you're such a little [ __ ] about it. That's probably something for you. What's your name? You're dumb. What's your name? Yeah, [ __ ] off. [ __ ] off? You heard me. Oh, I don't think that's your name, but I'm here to help you, man. No, you're not. You're being a little [ __ ] You didn't know that. Okay. Huh? Oh, wait. I need a lawyer. I'm not talking to you about this. Don't talk to me. No one told you to talk to me. Okay, lawyer. I want you to leave. That's You're not my lawyer, [ __ ] I'm here to help you. Lawyer, [ __ ] Yes, there will be a supervisor. Officer, this is your recording party left. I do do not allow you to search my [ __ ] That's not up to you. It's not up to you. That doesn't matter. I'm saying it now, all right? That way my lawyer can talk to you later. I don't allow. You know that works? I said I don't allow. Josh, no one's asking you. Okay. no one asked you what's this no one asked you my lawyer lawyer lawyer okay lawyer Christopher all right I'm also paying and I'm going to be taking you over to to our jail okay Why would we go to jail Because these officers determine Why would we go to jail Because these officers determine that you're too intoxicated these officers determine that you're too intoxicated okay These guys then Mhm Can you stand up All right well You want to get extra charges I I'll ask you and then I'll tell you and then I'll Well you guys can both chill out if you're asking me a question Okay so stand up >> give me a second I I my back dude Chill the [ __ ] out All right let's go over here to the front of my car Your stuff is going to go with you Quiet down Your stuff is going to go with you There's my back What the [ __ ] is going on with you guys You're not being very cooperative We're asking you to cooperate nicely okay Why are you doing that No that is not very clear at all Tell me my stuff is going with me and you'll be way nicer What are these What are these What the [ __ ] is wrong with you What are these You tell me you grabbed them In your pocket man What the [ __ ] is wrong with you people You don't know you don't know what these are or what Jesus Christ >> You're the operator do you know what they are An operator Operator do you know what that word means No I don't All right well you'll be better than them. What are they? What the [ __ ] is wrong with you? Where is it? What the [ __ ] is wrong with you? What's wrong with you? With me? I'm stuck with you. That's my biggest problem. You're foaming at the mouth, you're so drunk. Oh, you're dumb. Be use your right words, man. Use your right words. >> Use the right words. Use your right words. >> Oh, well, where's my stuff? It's in the back there. Where's what? Right there, see it? Yeah, where? Why is it not with me? It'll be with you. >> of the back of the car. Hop in. [snorts] Yeah? You want this right here? Left foot in first. Left foot in first. Hey guys, you're terrible at your jobs. Thank you. No, you don't feel good about that, but you're not going to for a while. I know. Life's tough. Not really. Not now, you'll get there soon. Huh? Oh, you'll get there soon, buddy. It's not easy. Yeah. I'll probably have someone come and get you over there. I'll be all right. All right. Thank you. Hold on. My hands are coming around right now. Huh? My hands are coming around. Not yet. Grab it. Grab it. Grab it. Thank you, sir. I understand. I understand what you're saying. All All step in there. Trying to help. Yep. Just face the wall to your left. I got to search you one more time and then the jail staff will do the same, okay? Yeah. Nothing Nothing else on you, right? Is there anything on you? No. They're going to ask some questions for you. All right, you going to Are you going to answer them? All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Thank you for watching.