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Sergeant arrested man for recording national guard armory. This incident occurred near the Hibbing National Guard Armory. The "story" behind this case is centered on a legal dispute over first amendment rights, refusing to ID, and the definition of Obstruction. Sgt. Everett detained the camera man for filming the... armory, citing "suspicious activity." When he refused to provide identification—arguing that filming from a public sidewalk is not a crime—the situation escalated into a physical arrest. The man was charged with Obstruction of Legal Process. However, a Minnesota court eventually dismissed the charges. The court found that Everett did not have "reasonable, articulable suspicion" that a crime was being committed. Merely filming a government building from a public space was deemed a protected First Amendment activity, and refusing to ID during an unlawful detention does not constitute obstruction in Minnesota. Upon release the camera man sued the Hibbing police department and won costing the citizens of that city 36,000 in their tax dollars. The sad part is the Hibbing PD has done nothing from a disciplinary standpoint to Sergeant Everett.show more

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Illinois Cook County Sheriffs ignorance on full display in a deposition flat out admitting they have no understanding of the law. Meet Lieutenant Don Milazzo and Sergeant Jennifer Larson of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. In this deposition, watch as they struggle to justify the indefensible: the arrest of a citizen for the "crime" of filming a public building from a public sidewalk. Amanda Bergquist was recording her own reflection and the exterior of the Bridgeview Courthouse in Illinois—a clearly established First Amendment right. Milazzo and Larson didn't see a citizen exercising her rights; they saw "suspicion" which was enough in their eyes for cuffs. Milazzo approached Bergquist and told her she is coming inside and they will ID her and record what she has done. When she refused to provide ID (rightfully asserting that Illinois is not a "stop and identify" state without reasonable suspicion of a crime), Milazzo ordered her handcuffed. Larson physically assisted in the arrest. Bergquist was held for three hours, her camera was seized, and her purse was searched—all without a warrant or probable cause. During this deposition, the officers were forced to answer for their actions under oath. The results were chilling: Milazzo was confronted with his own recorded words, asking, "Why do we always get the crazies?" simply because a citizen knew the Fourth Amendment. The officers tried to hide behind "Qualified Immunity," but the federal court saw right through it. The judge ruled that the right to film in public was so clearly established that any reasonable officer should have known better. Their claims of "suspicious behavior" were found legally insufficient to justify stripping a person of their liberty. Cook County eventually settled the lawsuit (Bergquist v. Milazzo) for thousands of dollars—taxpayer money used to pay for the officers' constitutional illiteracy. This case stands as a stark reminder that "I thought it was suspicious" is not a magic phrase that cancels the Constitution. When officers view the assertion of rights as "crazy" or "uncooperative," they cease to be protectors of the law and instead become the very thing the Bill of Rights was designed to guard against. This is mind blowing to hear their answers in this deposition blatantly showing zero cares or remorse for their conduct. The good news is both of these industries are no longer with the cook county sheriff office and no longer in law enforcement.

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This dude was pulled over for a headlight violation. During the stop the officer involved demands to see the ID of the passenger ( his wife). The response from the driver is no, she was not driving. The officer involved throws out that Alabama is a stop and ID state. (Alabama Code § 15-5-30:) This state law allows officers to demand the name, address, and an explanation from someone in a public place if they reasonably suspect the person is committing or about to commit a crime. The driver’s argument rests on the principle that while he (the driver) is required to provide a license for a traffic violation, a passenger typically does not have to provide identification unless there is "reasonable articulable suspicion" that they have committed a crime. The Driver’s Stance: He correctly asserts that as the driver, he is the one being investigated for the headlight, and since the passenger has not committed a violation, the officer's authority to demand her ID is limited. Also Social Security Request: The driver also challenges the officer's demand for his Social Security number, citing federal privacy protections. In short the driver schooled these officers which is why he is quickly sent on his way once they see he knows his rights.

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Two tyrants get schooled on citizen rights. Mind blowing what the do not know. Outside a Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office facility in North Carolina, an independent journalist began filming from a publicly accessible county parking lot. Two deputies, one of which named including Sergeant McNigley quickly approached him. The officers demanded to see his ID, claiming he was acting suspiciously by filming patrol vehicles and insisting the area was "private county property." Class is in session from that point on. The journalist stood his ground on Identification: He calmly educates the officers on the law, reminding them that North Carolina is not a "stop and identify" state. Without reasonable, articulable suspicion of a crime, law enforcement cannot compel a citizen to present identification. Refuting the "Private Property" Myth: When the deputies claim the parking lot is private county property, the journalist correctly counters that public facilities funded by taxpayers are subject to public access and First Amendment protection when visible from public space. De-escalating the Pressure: Despite repeated attempts at intimidation and circular arguments about authority, the journalist remains composed, eventually forcing the officers to admit he is not being detained. In the end, the officers are forced to let him walk away—proving once again why understanding your constitutional rights is your greatest defense. The journalist did an incredible job refusing to bow to unlawful demands and standing tall for civil liberties. This is how it's done.

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Sergeant has zero understanding of the law, gets schooled as he becomes unglued. Westmont Police Sergeant Confronted by Independent Journalist over First Amendment Rights. A Westmont Police Department Sergeant, tasked with supervising officers and upholding the law, recently demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of basic constitutional protections during an encounter with an independent journalist. When the Sergeant attempted to claim that filming from a public space violated LEADS regulations due to visible information on an unshielded laptop screen, the journalist stood his ground. He clearly articulated established court precedents—including ACLU v. Alvarez, Glick v. Cunniffe, and Terry v. Ohio—reminding the officer that citizens have a protected right to record public officials performing their duties in public spaces. Furthermore, the journalist pointed out that officers bear the responsibility of securing their own confidential screens, rather than infringing on a citizen's constitutional rights. Faced with unwavering legal knowledge and no valid legal grounds for detention, the Sergeant was forced to disengage and leave the scene doing that walk of shame as he realized in the back of his head that he is about to become a social media star in a bad way. Know your rights and do not be afraid to stand up and exercise them. Together we will continue to make those that swore to protect the constitution but fail to do so famous. Meet officer Sergeant Rolando Padilla of the Westmont IL PD.

Sergeant has zero understanding of the law, gets schooled as he becomes unglued. Westmont Police Sergeant Confronted by Independent Journalist over First Amendment Rights. A Westmont Police Department Sergeant, tasked with supervising officers and upholding the law, recently demonstrated a clear misunderstanding of basic constitutional protections during an encounter with an independent journalist. When the Sergeant attempted to claim that filming from a public space violated LEADS regulations due to visible information on an unshielded laptop screen, the journalist stood his ground. He clearly articulated established court precedents—including ACLU v. Alvarez, Glick v. Cunniffe, and Terry v. Ohio—reminding the officer that citizens have a protected right to record public officials performing their duties in public spaces. Furthermore, the journalist pointed out that officers bear the responsibility of securing their own confidential screens, rather than infringing on a citizen's constitutional rights. Faced with unwavering legal knowledge and no valid legal grounds for detention, the Sergeant was forced to disengage and leave the scene doing that walk of shame as he realized in the back of his head that he is about to become a social media star in a bad way. Know your rights and do not be afraid to stand up and exercise them. Together we will continue to make those that swore to protect the constitution but fail to do so famous. Meet officer Sergeant Rolando Padilla of the Westmont IL PD.

Giggling Ganon

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Man gets arrested for demanding to speak with chief of police in police lobby. Who was wrong in this situation? Christopher Young walked into the Springboro Police Department lobby demanding to speak directly with the Chief of Police. Young was furious over a traffic citation he had received the previous day for not wearing a seatbelt—a ticket he adamantly claimed was based on a lie by the citing officer. When department staff informed him the chief was unavailable and asked him to calm down or leave, Young refused, repeatedly demanding to see leadership. The tension escalated rapidly when an officer ordered Young to take his hands out of his pockets. Young refused and began backing away. Believing Young was non-compliant and trespassing, the officer grabbed Young’s arm to initiate an arrest. A physical struggle ensued. Young tackled the officer to the ground, prompting multiple officers and station staff to intervene, with one officer shouting to "tase him." Young was ultimately subdued, handcuffed, and charged with criminal trespass and obstructing official business. This footage highlights a critical friction point between citizen rights and law enforcement authority. Was this a lawful arrest or did this officer violate his rights and assult Chris? Perspective A: The Officer Assaulted a Citizen Doing Legitimate Business From a strict civil liberties standpoint, many argue the officer was the unlawful aggressor. Right to be There: A police lobby is a public building funded by taxpayers. Young was there on legitimate business—to file a complaint regarding what he believed to be a fraudulent ticket. You cannot simply trespass a citizen from a public space when they are attempting to engage with their government/ have official business. The "Hands in Pockets" Fallacy: Keeping your hands in your pockets is not a crime. Because no crime was actively being committed, the officer's command to remove them was merely a request, not a lawful order. Initiating Force: Young was backing away and not posing an active physical threat. By "laying hands" on him first, the officer unlawfully escalated a verbal grievance into a physical assault, making the subsequent struggle a reaction to police aggression. Perspective B: The Officer Executed a Lawful Arrest for Obstruction From a law enforcement and prosecution standpoint, the officer's actions were fully justified under existing legal precedents. Limited Public Fora: Courts have consistently ruled that government buildings and police lobbies are "non-public fora." While open for business, citizens do not have an absolute right to remain if their conduct becomes disruptive or interferes with operations. Once ordered to leave by authorities, refusing to do so converts the stay into criminal trespass. Officer Safety and Terry Precedent: Under Terry v. Ohio, officers have the authority to manage a scene for safety. In a high-tension dispute, unseeable hands are a statistical threat for concealed weapons. Refusing a direct safety command to show your hands during an escalating dispute constitutes active non-compliance and obstruction. Lawful Use of Force: Once a subject actively obstructs and refuses a dispersal order, officers are legally permitted to use proportional physical force to effect an arrest. This case perfectly illustrates the fragile balance between a citizen's right to demand government accountability without fear of physical detention, and an officer's duty to maintain order and safety within a secure facility. Did the officer overstep his authority and assault a frustrated citizen, or did the citizen's non-compliance and disruption turn a legitimate grievance into a lawful arrest? I'm very interested to hear the debates on both sides.

Man gets arrested for demanding to speak with chief of police in police lobby. Who was wrong in this situation? Christopher Young walked into the Springboro Police Department lobby demanding to speak directly with the Chief of Police. Young was furious over a traffic citation he had received the previous day for not wearing a seatbelt—a ticket he adamantly claimed was based on a lie by the citing officer. When department staff informed him the chief was unavailable and asked him to calm down or leave, Young refused, repeatedly demanding to see leadership. The tension escalated rapidly when an officer ordered Young to take his hands out of his pockets. Young refused and began backing away. Believing Young was non-compliant and trespassing, the officer grabbed Young’s arm to initiate an arrest. A physical struggle ensued. Young tackled the officer to the ground, prompting multiple officers and station staff to intervene, with one officer shouting to "tase him." Young was ultimately subdued, handcuffed, and charged with criminal trespass and obstructing official business. This footage highlights a critical friction point between citizen rights and law enforcement authority. Was this a lawful arrest or did this officer violate his rights and assult Chris? Perspective A: The Officer Assaulted a Citizen Doing Legitimate Business From a strict civil liberties standpoint, many argue the officer was the unlawful aggressor. Right to be There: A police lobby is a public building funded by taxpayers. Young was there on legitimate business—to file a complaint regarding what he believed to be a fraudulent ticket. You cannot simply trespass a citizen from a public space when they are attempting to engage with their government/ have official business. The "Hands in Pockets" Fallacy: Keeping your hands in your pockets is not a crime. Because no crime was actively being committed, the officer's command to remove them was merely a request, not a lawful order. Initiating Force: Young was backing away and not posing an active physical threat. By "laying hands" on him first, the officer unlawfully escalated a verbal grievance into a physical assault, making the subsequent struggle a reaction to police aggression. Perspective B: The Officer Executed a Lawful Arrest for Obstruction From a law enforcement and prosecution standpoint, the officer's actions were fully justified under existing legal precedents. Limited Public Fora: Courts have consistently ruled that government buildings and police lobbies are "non-public fora." While open for business, citizens do not have an absolute right to remain if their conduct becomes disruptive or interferes with operations. Once ordered to leave by authorities, refusing to do so converts the stay into criminal trespass. Officer Safety and Terry Precedent: Under Terry v. Ohio, officers have the authority to manage a scene for safety. In a high-tension dispute, unseeable hands are a statistical threat for concealed weapons. Refusing a direct safety command to show your hands during an escalating dispute constitutes active non-compliance and obstruction. Lawful Use of Force: Once a subject actively obstructs and refuses a dispersal order, officers are legally permitted to use proportional physical force to effect an arrest. This case perfectly illustrates the fragile balance between a citizen's right to demand government accountability without fear of physical detention, and an officer's duty to maintain order and safety within a secure facility. Did the officer overstep his authority and assault a frustrated citizen, or did the citizen's non-compliance and disruption turn a legitimate grievance into a lawful arrest? I'm very interested to hear the debates on both sides.

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127,007 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Bully officer that does not know the law costs his department 41,000 dollars. The incident took place outside the Pueblo Police Department in Colorado, where an independent journalist known as O'Connel was filming and taking photos from a public sidewalk. As we all know this a protected right that we all have. This journalist is exercising those very rights. Officer Romero notices O'Connel recording police vehicles and the building. He approaches and demands to know who O'Connel is and what he's doing. O'Connel exercises his right to remain silent and attempts to walk away. Instead of letting him go, Officer Romero immediately grabs him and places him in handcuffs. When pressed on why he is detaining the citizen, Officer Romero claims he has "reasonable suspicion." However, as O'Connel rightly points out on the scene, recording from a public sidewalk and refusing to answer a police officer's questions is not a crime, nor does it establish reasonable suspicion of a crime. The moment Captain Martin (the supervisor) arrives on the scene, the entire dynamic shifts. Captain Martin instantly recognizes the situation, identifies O'Connell as he has seen his work, and tells Officer Romero point-blank: "He has every right to do that." The supervisor orders the immediate release of the journalist, leaving the arresting officer to face a swift internal affairs complaint for deprivation of rights and illegal detainment. In the end in order to avoid litigation caused by the incompetence of officer Romero, their department settled for 41,000 dollars.

Bully officer that does not know the law costs his department 41,000 dollars. The incident took place outside the Pueblo Police Department in Colorado, where an independent journalist known as O'Connel was filming and taking photos from a public sidewalk. As we all know this a protected right that we all have. This journalist is exercising those very rights. Officer Romero notices O'Connel recording police vehicles and the building. He approaches and demands to know who O'Connel is and what he's doing. O'Connel exercises his right to remain silent and attempts to walk away. Instead of letting him go, Officer Romero immediately grabs him and places him in handcuffs. When pressed on why he is detaining the citizen, Officer Romero claims he has "reasonable suspicion." However, as O'Connel rightly points out on the scene, recording from a public sidewalk and refusing to answer a police officer's questions is not a crime, nor does it establish reasonable suspicion of a crime. The moment Captain Martin (the supervisor) arrives on the scene, the entire dynamic shifts. Captain Martin instantly recognizes the situation, identifies O'Connell as he has seen his work, and tells Officer Romero point-blank: "He has every right to do that." The supervisor orders the immediate release of the journalist, leaving the arresting officer to face a swift internal affairs complaint for deprivation of rights and illegal detainment. In the end in order to avoid litigation caused by the incompetence of officer Romero, their department settled for 41,000 dollars.

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Officer arrests passanger for not providing ID. Then lies to cover up his error. We are in Miami Dade and the officer involved is identified as D. Echeverria. He initiated the encounter by demanding identification from the passenger, despite the passenger's clear assertion that they were not the driver and had committed no crime. Under established legal standards, passengers generally have no obligation to provide identification during a routine traffic stop unless the officer possesses reasonable, articulable suspicion that the passenger is actively involved in criminal activity. The officer’s insistence on obtaining the passenger's ID, despite the lack of evidence linking them to a crime, illustrates a disregard for the passenger's rights against unreasonable detention and questioning. After the officer consulted with his partner, he knew he messed up which is why he cooked up the excuse of mixing up vehicles. This interaction serves as a stark reminder of the importance of knowing one's rights when facing law enforcement, as the demand for ID—even when legally unjustified—is a common maneuver to intimidate or control individuals in public spaces.

Officer arrests passanger for not providing ID. Then lies to cover up his error. We are in Miami Dade and the officer involved is identified as D. Echeverria. He initiated the encounter by demanding identification from the passenger, despite the passenger's clear assertion that they were not the driver and had committed no crime. Under established legal standards, passengers generally have no obligation to provide identification during a routine traffic stop unless the officer possesses reasonable, articulable suspicion that the passenger is actively involved in criminal activity. The officer’s insistence on obtaining the passenger's ID, despite the lack of evidence linking them to a crime, illustrates a disregard for the passenger's rights against unreasonable detention and questioning. After the officer consulted with his partner, he knew he messed up which is why he cooked up the excuse of mixing up vehicles. This interaction serves as a stark reminder of the importance of knowing one's rights when facing law enforcement, as the demand for ID—even when legally unjustified—is a common maneuver to intimidate or control individuals in public spaces.

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Regional Manager for DMV needs to stay in her lane as she loses it over being on camera. When public servants are confronted with the very Constitution they are sworn to uphold, the response shouldn't be ignorance and evasion. Yet, that is exactly what unfolded at the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles regional office in Charles Town, located in Jefferson County. An independent journalist exercising their protected First Amendment right to film in a public government facility is immediately met with hostility, unlawful demands, and a complete lack of basic legal comprehension by the staff on duty. The incident quickly escalated when the facility's Regional Manager, identified as Lorraine Thompson Vangosen, and the on-duty security guard approached the journalist. Rather than conducting themselves with the professionalism expected of public employees, both individuals displayed a stunning lack of understanding regarding constitutional law and citizen rights: Lorraine and the security guard aggressively asserted that filming inside the DMV was strictly prohibited, demanding that the journalist delete the recorded footage. Staff attempted to claim that because other citizens' faces were on camera, it created an expectation of privacy that violated public service policies. In a public government building, there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in open, publicly accessible common areas. When the journalist attempted to calmly de-escalate the situation and explain the legal precedent protecting the filming of public officials in public spaces, both Lorraine and the guard refused to listen, doubling down on their unconstitutional directives. The true nature of their "authority" was exposed the moment law enforcement arrived. After a responding deputy informed both Lorraine and the security guard that the journalist was entirely within their legal rights to record in the public areas of the building, the dynamic completely changed. Rather than issuing an apology or acknowledging their error, both the manager and the guard chose to retreat. For the remainder of the encounter, both individuals stayed completely out of sight, hiding in the back offices until the journalist finally left the premises. This encounter isn't an isolated misunderstanding—it highlights a systemic issue with how government employees interact with the public. When public officials choose to hide instead of acknowledging the law, it proves that accountability is sorely needed.

Regional Manager for DMV needs to stay in her lane as she loses it over being on camera. When public servants are confronted with the very Constitution they are sworn to uphold, the response shouldn't be ignorance and evasion. Yet, that is exactly what unfolded at the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles regional office in Charles Town, located in Jefferson County. An independent journalist exercising their protected First Amendment right to film in a public government facility is immediately met with hostility, unlawful demands, and a complete lack of basic legal comprehension by the staff on duty. The incident quickly escalated when the facility's Regional Manager, identified as Lorraine Thompson Vangosen, and the on-duty security guard approached the journalist. Rather than conducting themselves with the professionalism expected of public employees, both individuals displayed a stunning lack of understanding regarding constitutional law and citizen rights: Lorraine and the security guard aggressively asserted that filming inside the DMV was strictly prohibited, demanding that the journalist delete the recorded footage. Staff attempted to claim that because other citizens' faces were on camera, it created an expectation of privacy that violated public service policies. In a public government building, there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in open, publicly accessible common areas. When the journalist attempted to calmly de-escalate the situation and explain the legal precedent protecting the filming of public officials in public spaces, both Lorraine and the guard refused to listen, doubling down on their unconstitutional directives. The true nature of their "authority" was exposed the moment law enforcement arrived. After a responding deputy informed both Lorraine and the security guard that the journalist was entirely within their legal rights to record in the public areas of the building, the dynamic completely changed. Rather than issuing an apology or acknowledging their error, both the manager and the guard chose to retreat. For the remainder of the encounter, both individuals stayed completely out of sight, hiding in the back offices until the journalist finally left the premises. This encounter isn't an isolated misunderstanding—it highlights a systemic issue with how government employees interact with the public. When public officials choose to hide instead of acknowledging the law, it proves that accountability is sorely needed.

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20,964 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Unhinged officer pulled his gun on a man with a camera. The encounter began when the videographer approached Officer Everette while the officer was conducting a routine traffic stop near the San Diego Mesa College campus. Officer Everette noticed the man filming and became uncomfortable with a piece of equipment—a handheld stabilizer with a GoPro attached—that the videographer was holding. Everette claimed he "didn't know" what the device was and repeatedly ordered the man to put it down. When the videographer refused, citing his First Amendment right to film in public, Everette unholstered his handgun and pointed it at the unarmed man for approximately 20 to 45 seconds Backup arrived shortly after, at which point Everette holstered his weapon. The videographer eventually surrendered the GoPro but continued to record the interaction on his phone. Following the viral spread of the video, Officer Everette was immediately placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the SDCCD. The department took the incident seriously, noting that the videographer was within his rights to film. However, records of specific settlements or private lawsuits resulting from this particular case are not as widely publicized as the incident itself. In many "First Amendment audit" cases like this, the focus often stays on the officer's disciplinary record or smaller out-of-court settlements that don't always reach a formal trial.

Unhinged officer pulled his gun on a man with a camera. The encounter began when the videographer approached Officer Everette while the officer was conducting a routine traffic stop near the San Diego Mesa College campus. Officer Everette noticed the man filming and became uncomfortable with a piece of equipment—a handheld stabilizer with a GoPro attached—that the videographer was holding. Everette claimed he "didn't know" what the device was and repeatedly ordered the man to put it down. When the videographer refused, citing his First Amendment right to film in public, Everette unholstered his handgun and pointed it at the unarmed man for approximately 20 to 45 seconds Backup arrived shortly after, at which point Everette holstered his weapon. The videographer eventually surrendered the GoPro but continued to record the interaction on his phone. Following the viral spread of the video, Officer Everette was immediately placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the SDCCD. The department took the incident seriously, noting that the videographer was within his rights to film. However, records of specific settlements or private lawsuits resulting from this particular case are not as widely publicized as the incident itself. In many "First Amendment audit" cases like this, the focus often stays on the officer's disciplinary record or smaller out-of-court settlements that don't always reach a formal trial.

Giggling Ganon

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Country security guard thinks his rules supersede the law. This bodycam footage from Montgomery County, Tennessee, captures one of the most stunning, blatant misunderstandings of basic law you will ever see from a county security officer. What starts as a standard First Amendment audit at a county government building quickly devolves into an extreme case of ego-driven overreach, leaving a county sheriff's deputy stuck playing law professor to an incredibly hostile and incompetent guard. The situation is simple: A citizen journalist is on public property, outside a government facility, filming. She is exercising her constitutional rights. With absolute, unearned confidence, this guard approaches the auditor and demands she stop filming, declaring that government property is "not public property." Let that sink in for a moment. Someone hired to protect a public county facility genuinely believes that the public has no right to be there, and that a citizen requires permission from a facilities manager just to stand on the sidewalk with a camera. When a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy arrives, things take a truly bizarre turn. Instead of backing down when actual law enforcement arrives, the guard doubles down. The deputy, after confirming the law with his superiors, calmly explains to the guard that the auditor is entirely within her legal rights. The ground is public. No laws are being broken. But ego is a powerful thing. Instead of accepting the correction, the guard snaps. He begins yelling at the deputy, arguing that his internal company policy somehow supersedes constitutional law. He literally tries to pull rank on a sworn law enforcement officer, claiming the rules are his to enforce and threatening to call higher-ups to get his way. It gets worse. When the auditor attempts to walk into the building to file a legitimate public records request—a fundamental right of every American citizen—the guard says he will physically remove her. "You're not going in that building," he barks, threatening removal if she tries to step past him. Watching this level of aggression and ignorance play out is infuriating, but it also forces you to ask a much darker question: How many citizens has this man violated the rights of during his career? How many everyday people, intimidated by the uniform and the aggressive posture, simply complied and walked away? How many people were denied access to public records, forced off public sidewalks, or unlawfully detained because this man weaponized his ignorance? First Amendment auditors often take a lot of heat, but this video is the exact reason why accountability filming is so vital. Without a camera rolling, this guard's word would have been taken over an ordinary citizen's every single time. Fortunately, accountability caught up with him. Once this bodycam footage made its way to the public and county officials saw the liability walking around their complex, action was taken. The guard was officially removed from his position at the facility. It is a stark reminder that a uniform is a responsibility, not a license to bully. If you are tasked with protecting a public space, you better understand the rights of the public you are serving.

Country security guard thinks his rules supersede the law. This bodycam footage from Montgomery County, Tennessee, captures one of the most stunning, blatant misunderstandings of basic law you will ever see from a county security officer. What starts as a standard First Amendment audit at a county government building quickly devolves into an extreme case of ego-driven overreach, leaving a county sheriff's deputy stuck playing law professor to an incredibly hostile and incompetent guard. The situation is simple: A citizen journalist is on public property, outside a government facility, filming. She is exercising her constitutional rights. With absolute, unearned confidence, this guard approaches the auditor and demands she stop filming, declaring that government property is "not public property." Let that sink in for a moment. Someone hired to protect a public county facility genuinely believes that the public has no right to be there, and that a citizen requires permission from a facilities manager just to stand on the sidewalk with a camera. When a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy arrives, things take a truly bizarre turn. Instead of backing down when actual law enforcement arrives, the guard doubles down. The deputy, after confirming the law with his superiors, calmly explains to the guard that the auditor is entirely within her legal rights. The ground is public. No laws are being broken. But ego is a powerful thing. Instead of accepting the correction, the guard snaps. He begins yelling at the deputy, arguing that his internal company policy somehow supersedes constitutional law. He literally tries to pull rank on a sworn law enforcement officer, claiming the rules are his to enforce and threatening to call higher-ups to get his way. It gets worse. When the auditor attempts to walk into the building to file a legitimate public records request—a fundamental right of every American citizen—the guard says he will physically remove her. "You're not going in that building," he barks, threatening removal if she tries to step past him. Watching this level of aggression and ignorance play out is infuriating, but it also forces you to ask a much darker question: How many citizens has this man violated the rights of during his career? How many everyday people, intimidated by the uniform and the aggressive posture, simply complied and walked away? How many people were denied access to public records, forced off public sidewalks, or unlawfully detained because this man weaponized his ignorance? First Amendment auditors often take a lot of heat, but this video is the exact reason why accountability filming is so vital. Without a camera rolling, this guard's word would have been taken over an ordinary citizen's every single time. Fortunately, accountability caught up with him. Once this bodycam footage made its way to the public and county officials saw the liability walking around their complex, action was taken. The guard was officially removed from his position at the facility. It is a stark reminder that a uniform is a responsibility, not a license to bully. If you are tasked with protecting a public space, you better understand the rights of the public you are serving.

Giggling Ganon

39,488 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

$Man proves your rights do not change due to the weather outside or the time of day. At around 3:00 AM during snowfall, an individual equipped with a long rifle, tactical vest, and face covering was walking along a public sidewalk near Rocky Mountain Motors. He stated he was out "training" in cold-weather gear. Englewood police officers approached and ordered the man to place his hands on his head, detaining him and placing him in handcuffs dispite no crime being committed that they could articulate. The man immediately invoked his First, Second, and Fourth Amendment rights, arguing that open carry of a firearm is lawful in the state and that officers lacked reasonable articulable suspicion of criminal activity. In the eyes of these officers, walking with a rifle outdoors at 3:00 AM during a snowstorm raised suspicion and justified stopping him for identification. When pressed on which law or ordinance was violated, officers acknowledged that open carry itself was not illegal and quickly realized that the constitution does not change based on the time of day. Lacking grounds or an articulated criminal infraction to mandate identification or prolong detention, officers ultimately removed the handcuffs and released the individual without charges. While it was great to eee these officers realize their error as the light bulb clicked on in their brains that what they were doing was in violation of this man's rights. Unfortunately we know in other areas with different officers, this could have turned out much worse. This is why it's important that men like this gentleman, test our rights for us to help educate these cops that they must actually honor the oath that they all took to defend the constitution of our country. Know your rights folks, and do not fear exercising them.$

Man proves your rights do not change due to the weather outside or the time of day. At around 3:00 AM during snowfall, an individual equipped with a long rifle, tactical vest, and face covering was walking along a public sidewalk near Rocky Mountain Motors. He stated he was out "training" in cold-weather gear. Englewood police officers approached and ordered the man to place his hands on his head, detaining him and placing him in handcuffs dispite no crime being committed that they could articulate. The man immediately invoked his First, Second, and Fourth Amendment rights, arguing that open carry of a firearm is lawful in the state and that officers lacked reasonable articulable suspicion of criminal activity. In the eyes of these officers, walking with a rifle outdoors at 3:00 AM during a snowstorm raised suspicion and justified stopping him for identification. When pressed on which law or ordinance was violated, officers acknowledged that open carry itself was not illegal and quickly realized that the constitution does not change based on the time of day. Lacking grounds or an articulated criminal infraction to mandate identification or prolong detention, officers ultimately removed the handcuffs and released the individual without charges. While it was great to eee these officers realize their error as the light bulb clicked on in their brains that what they were doing was in violation of this man's rights. Unfortunately we know in other areas with different officers, this could have turned out much worse. This is why it's important that men like this gentleman, test our rights for us to help educate these cops that they must actually honor the oath that they all took to defend the constitution of our country. Know your rights folks, and do not fear exercising them.

Giggling Ganon

78,125 Aufrufe • vor 12 Tagen

Knowing your rights changes EVERYTHING. Watch what happens when they try to shut this camera down… Kaitlin Bennett was filming people-on-the-street interviews at the Winter Garden Farmers Market. Police and city staff told Bennett her activities needed to be conducted outside the event's perimeter, as past market practices typically restricted event activity to approved vendors. When she entered the event area, she was issued a trespass warning and threatened with arrest. Following a review, the City Manager and the Police Department acknowledged that the market, while hosted by a third party, took place on unclosed public right-of-way. The city rescinded the trespass notice, apologized, and permitted Bennett to return, noting that the restriction violated her First Amendment right to record in a traditional public forum. Bennett subsequently returned to the market the following week. Bennett was also involved in a similar situation at the Lakeland Farmers Market in May 2025. In that instance, she claimed her free speech rights were violated after police responded to complaints about her filming and "hateful statements". However, city officials clarified that she was not trespassed from the market, though the dispute drew local attention regarding the boundaries of filming on public spaces. No legal cases or arrests were ultimately filed in either situation.

Knowing your rights changes EVERYTHING. Watch what happens when they try to shut this camera down… Kaitlin Bennett was filming people-on-the-street interviews at the Winter Garden Farmers Market. Police and city staff told Bennett her activities needed to be conducted outside the event's perimeter, as past market practices typically restricted event activity to approved vendors. When she entered the event area, she was issued a trespass warning and threatened with arrest. Following a review, the City Manager and the Police Department acknowledged that the market, while hosted by a third party, took place on unclosed public right-of-way. The city rescinded the trespass notice, apologized, and permitted Bennett to return, noting that the restriction violated her First Amendment right to record in a traditional public forum. Bennett subsequently returned to the market the following week. Bennett was also involved in a similar situation at the Lakeland Farmers Market in May 2025. In that instance, she claimed her free speech rights were violated after police responded to complaints about her filming and "hateful statements". However, city officials clarified that she was not trespassed from the market, though the dispute drew local attention regarding the boundaries of filming on public spaces. No legal cases or arrests were ultimately filed in either situation.

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