On December 19, 2023, a man recording a traffic stop in Colorado was handcuffed by Adams County deputies after he filmed a speeding deputy pulling over another driver. What they didn’t realize: he was actually a Denver reserve police officer who knew his First Amendment right to record and his Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable seizure. Bodycam footage captures the arrest, the arrival of a supervisor, and the moment the sergeant admits there was no obstruction and no lawful basis for the detention. Later, the reserve officer—Barry Zatkalik—followed through on his promise to sue Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Walter Berlinski, resulting in an $80,000 settlement and a reprimand for the deputy. This video shows the full encounter, apology, and aftermath on real police bodycam footage. 👉 If you enjoy real police bodycam videos and true crime cases, LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for new videos every week. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Detained for Recording a Deputy 02:48 - Supervisor Arrives and Reviews the Arrest 04:34 - Sergeant Admits There’s No Obstruction 08:16 - Arresting Deputy Apologizes To Arrested Man 09:11 - Lawsuit Outcome: $80,000 Settlement & Reprimand *All individuals in this video are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This content is edited and presented for news, education, and commentary. This video contains edited police bodycam footage obtained via FOIA, streamlined with commentary added for news, educational, and informational purposes, in compliance with YouTube Community Guidelines. #PoliceBodycam #BodycamFootage #RealPoliceFootage #FilmingThePolice #FirstAmendment #FourthAmendment #CivilRights #ConstitutionalRights #UnlawfulArrest #WrongfulDetention #TrafficStop #PoliceAccountability #TrueCrime #CrimeCaughtOnCamera #ViralBodycam

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