There goes your freedom America, this country NEEDS a revolution! YOU need to decide if you want to be on the side of freedom, or if you want these little dictators to rule your world.
This has nothing to do with "laws and regulations" because that shit doesn't matter when you have a trained killer with an itchy trigger finger enforcing their INDIVIDUAL assumptions of what you should and should not do upon you. You can't expect to obtain freedom by peacefully arguing, you need to FIGHT BACK!!!
The guy is a dick for walking up into the conversation that way, unless it was close friends or family the cop was talking to, or he was directly involved in what they were talking about. There is a big difference between "right" and "legal". Had he stayed 15-20 feet away and the cop had come to him about it, that would have totally not been on the guy with the camera. Keep your distance.
@Mindcrime121 So you can't approach them but they can approach you and interfere with your day all day long? I guess I see your point also but if there was something private about the conversation the officer had other options too, like detaining the man or putting him in a car and interviewing him privately. It was rude in a way but being rude isn't an excuse to violate someones rights.
@EnochianBorg It's not about privacy or being rude, it's about the cop interviewing the individual knowing that you're at a safe distance in case the suspect decides to fight, or in case you are actually there to jack the cop and help the suspect escape. It's a safety issue.
@Mindcrime121 Correction: it's not ONLY about privacy is what I meant to say. There are other considerations, and the situation at hand can vary greatly.
@Mindcrime121 Yes, I agree with you. Safe Distance is always a good thing. There is a fine line between interfering and safely documenting an occurring moment. When news gathering or just recording in public I always keep a safe distance as well as interact with officers and other public workers doing their jobs to ascertain the safe buffer from any dangers. I also use common sense to determine where I should or should not be first. I think the cameraman in this video was too "in your face"
@toolmkr1 You say that in many states it is illegal to voice record - can you name one of them? I have seen many recent cases where police have tried to enact the "wire tap" law to video recorders in public and the courts have thrown them out. One of the cases even went up to a District Court, which held that public servants should expect to be recorded in the public. I'm not aware of any State that would charge someone for this - maybe I'm wrong.
@1775novten All party consent is required in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington.
In Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maryland it is illegal to film the police in any way and these states do prosecute.
@toolmkr1 Again, I believe you are referring to the wire tap law which applies to phone calls. I have heard of people being charged (not sure about convicted) for audio recording in secrecy, but if your camera is in plain view or if you announce "I'm audio and video recording" then you have met the requirements of the law. Check out Glik v Cunniffe, which was heard by the Federal Court of Appeals.
@toolmkr1 Correction, it may not just apply to phone calls, but I think the issue is secrecy. Again if you announce it or if it's visibly obvious that you are being recorded, then it is not being done in secrecy.
"The First Circuit Court of Appeals reached a crucial decision last Friday (August 26, 2011) allowing the public to videotape police officers while they're on the clock" dailytech(DOT)com/First+Circuit+Court+of+Appeals+Rules+that+Citizens+Can+Videotape+Police/article22587.htm
You don't have to be a press person (reporter) to videotape civil servants (cops) while they are performing their duties. You must however , stay out of the way and be cooperative with reasonable requests. Cops have no right to demand that you stop recording, or take your equipment from you or touch you in any way for legally recording thyem. If you hire someone to cut your grass; are you not allowed to check/record to have assurance that it is being done correctly? Exact same principle.
@mvallin Exactly, you can't just walk in to the middle of an investigation. But you can safely record in a public place from a safe distance and from within if you are involved or being detained for questioning. You do not have to have permission to audio record in a public place and wiretap laws do not apply since no wires are being taped. You also don't need permission to document events in a public place unless the event is otherwise closed to the public by permit itself.
Aww he took your widdy camera .I would have taken it and told you you can have it when I was finished with my business and not until then .Then I would have given it to ya .He has a right not to be filmed by a scumbag lazy ass trying to earn a buck the easy way
I guess you like not being free. Being told what to do on a daily basis. What to eat and when. I bet you also love it when your mommy pats your butt and tells you its different from everybody elses. There is privacy in public. A peace officer cannot refuse to be in front of the camera in public.
@brizzurker1984 Excuse me no one tells me nothin ,Especialy some little ass clown with a camera .You say there is privacy in public , but then say the cop cannot refuse to be filmed .Yeah they can they dont want some numbnut clipping together a bogass lawsuit .Thats why they are putting dash cams in .Then we the tax payer dont have to pay you and some shyster lawyer ridiculous amounts of money because you might wet your britches everytime the lights go on
It was a typo, their is NO privacy in public. And NO, legally he can't refuse to be recorded for any reason. I'm talking about my state I don't what the laws are in your state. Again NO he can't refuse being recorded in a public area. It's not a lawsuit thing its a freedom thing. And sorry but any idiot, aside from you would know that edited film reel isn't admisable in court. It's called the Bill of Rights read it. Because this lil arguement of yours is killed in the first line.
@brizzurker1984 I dont think he is a legitimate press cred holder ,and what about the police rights hhmm do they just go out the door when ever some ass clown decides his rights are more important .If so then I have the right to come poop on yer car windshield dont I .Its my right life liberty and the pursuit of my happiness .Who knows I may get a giggle out of it
So now you have to get permission to apply your first ammendment rights? Yea lets lock him up for having a video camera and just walking up to an officer he didnt say one word just walked up, so yea what a haneous crime. Your an IDIOT and your the type of person killing our country. If you like communism so much go to china I hear there into this kinda thing in a big way. I'm sure a clown like you will be happy there.
@brizzurker1984 No but you are the one said he had freedom of press ,He aint the press .You a anarchist you think we should just run around willy nilly doing whatever the fuck we please .Well go to France and have fun .Laws rules ,and regulations have been around since day one .Ya break em ya do time .You would probably like em to legalize drugs ,you surly sound like one of those fucking idiot NORMAL idiots .Thats what is fucking our country up .Ya damn libs want everything handed to ya
@truckdawg43 Keep hollering its my right its my right ! With those rights come responsibility's and when you take it too far well you have the responsibility to pay for it .I hate communism and I hate that people think that they should be coddled to because its their right and damn every body else's .Get over yerself you and I aint that important
OH yup you've cracked it commy, I'm one of those NORMAL people. That is of course if by normal you mean freedom loving american who earned said freedom through combat expeirience. It's a very fine line from where we are now to total tyranny. Be careful for what you wish for SLAVE. Enjoy being someones bitch and forced innoculations. Its patriotic to be sceptical of governence not submission to governence. I'm sure you would have loved Hitler idiot.
@brizzurker1984 Ya call me a commie when you dont even know me. I am the most capitalist person you will ever meet I am no slave .When my situations change so do I.Because I can and I dont rely on anybody .I have worked in trucking ,construction ,demolition ,truck mechanics ,auto mechanics auto body ,Heavy equip operator .Because I want to .I can weld repair guns built race cars .If you dont believe me I dont care .Thank you for your military service I truly mean that .I am a proud republican
@brizzurker1984 Ok so I can stick a camera back in his face and ask him if he likes picking his nose at Burger King drive thrus ? Ask him his name over and over till he gets irate and pops a hissy fit .No he is just one of those ignorant little button pushers ,trying to land a job on TMZ .You know the Vultures that feed off the misfortunes of others .Except he wants to act as some kind of hero .I say throw his ass in the slam for a week or two .He want abuse footage
Again I urge you to see the Bill of Rights, this agruement can be resolved with the reading of the very first line, it will take you like 45 seconds to read it and educate yourself.
The person taking this video is actually hurting the cause of protecting our rights. To walk up to within two feet of a police officer is interfering. Even a good cop would be concerned with this behavior. It would be out of line to do that to anyone - not just a cop.
The police are armed and retarded they all are overpayed under worked and most of them are fat so fat that they cannot do their jobs so all they got to resort to is brutality or to shoot you becase after 1 minute of work they are exhausted as hell they will shoot you and put that back up gun in your hand. It is obvious that the police are the enemy of the people they are all armed and retarded and overplay they will do any thing to keep thir job even kill you police armed and retarded
VCU? Is that a college? If it is, one thing to consider...State or community funded school or not, its STILL PRIVATE PROPERTY. While ON that PRIVATE PROPERTY, you must follow all rules and regulations for that property. If the "college cop" asks you to stop filming, he has that right, since you are on PRIVATE PROPERTY not PUBLIC PROPERTY. Then again..I have no idea what VCU even is...sooo...just something to consider.
He has every right to film we need more people doing this ,but it takes balls to do it something most of the commenters on here don't seem to have, good job keep up the good work
@7777eddie7777 No, the cop broke the law. Period. He should be arrested, fined and fired. ZERO TOLERANCE. NO MERCY. We must put the fear of god in these cops to make them behave.
@7777eddie7777 in your delusion you believe I or anyone else could be bothered by your opinions. I care as much about your opinions as I would of a cockroach. And like a cockroach I hope someone, or myself, steps on you before you can breed with your mother again. The End. Those few words are more than you're worth
Having spent 15 years in law enforcement I can tell you all that it is not illegal to photograph, or video, police officers performing their duties as long as you don't interfere or obstruct. The fact is that NO ONE on public space has a reasonable expectation of privacy. People might not lilt being photographed, but it IS NOT illegal.
@MARTIALlawdogUSA "you copwatchers need proper reform. respect the law!"
You're right. That guy video taping should have bowed down and licked the boots of that officer right Mr. MARTIALlawdogUSA? You sir discuss me. People like you is the reason martial law is coming to the USA. Just do whatever a man wearing a ridiculous costumes, a shiny bangde and a gun says right? PATHETIC!!!!!
What is the purpose in video recording the officer? None. You were just being an antagonistic asshole. You wanted to stir up some shit. Grow up loser.
@1southernsun Doesn't matter why he's rec. By your statment, it like a cop asking you if he can come in your house and look or seach your car if you have nothing to worry about, well??? The only diffrents is, YOU HAVE A RIGHTE TO REC. Get it? Got it? Good!
Why should he state a purpose? It's perfectly legal to film anything you like in public.
If that stirs up shit it says more about the cops that seem to be scared of being filmed.
What are they hiding. Probably their incompetence. They don't want any of their many mistakes being recorded, without recorded evidence they will always win in court. With it they will likely BURN.
they record people without permission all the time. they call it a dash cam. hell some departments have personal video recorders built into the mic on there hand held radios. why is this cop bitching when he does the same thing day in and day out
I noticed that you respected the privacy of most of the bystanders by not filming their faces, yet when the cop politely asked you to turn the camera off, you focused more fully on his face. Were you trying to provoke a confrontation?
@recordthecops So you decided to poke your nose where it wasn't wanted & then got all bent out of shape when you were asked not to film. Thats the equivilant of me coming to your place of business then getting up in your face with my video camera. You don't know what i'm doing, you don't know what i'm going to use the footage for & somehow i have the bossess permission to follow you around all day doing that.
Does this make you feel uncomfortable yet. Is it annoying you yet?
When the put cameras in everyone's office and everyone's workplace, I will think of this post and smile. 99.9% of the "cop watchers" will scream like pigs. LOL I can hear their employer's now, it's "our" company, and "our" property, if you don't like it, quit.
I would have said this. 'I have the right to film you for the legal protection of myself and those around me and according to privacy laws as written and practiced a public officer while performing his job in public can expect no protection from citizens filming his activities.'
The police officer spoke a regional dialect with a local accent. Every region of the country has it's own way of speaking and this often bears no relation to the speaker's level of education. I had a college professor who pronounced "roots" as "ruts". This is a midwestern pronunciation that sounded quite strange to my northeastern ears, but he was certainly not uneducated.
At @0:46 you say "I'm not trying to interfere with anything" Then why did you choose to approach the cop and put a camera in his face in the first place?
Whats with getting RIGHT IN THE OFFICERS FACE with the camera? Had the dude just recorded from an appropriate distance, maybe 35-40 feet, I'm sure it wouldn't have prompted such a response; however, he just walked right up, disrupting the conversation. I would love to see that little bitch do that in the hood with a group of bangers. This is a fine example of taking "your rights" a little too far. By all means record, just do it w/ a little respect. People don't like their space invaded.
@redski1960 wow you are one sry sack of shit! u think that its perfectly ok to have ur rights taken away from u simply because u think he didnt have a reason to record him. u stupid fuck! their are dash cams on every fuckin police car b/c the are servants of the peace and we have to make sure they act as such! i hope in the middle if the night cops kick down ur door for no reason and rape u to death and get away with it b/c the neighbors didnt record it! b/c obviously if the cops are there
@redski1960 cont. then they have a good reason so there is no reason to worry! fuck you and everyother fuckin sheeple in the stupid contry for thinking that having ur rights takin away is perfectly fine!!!! i hope u get arrested for no reason and they call u a terrorist and susped habius corpus and keep un in a hidden cell till u die with no trial!!!!!
It goes both ways dude. He doesn't have the right to interfere with the cop doing his job, but neither does the cop have ANY right to object to being recorded. If the cop had said, 'you are interfering with a police action, please back off'', that would have been one thing, but the cop said STOP RECORDING. He can not do that. A person has every legal right to record a public servant in their duty. You will see many states upcoming codify, that it is unquestionably legal.
If there were REALLY something illegal with you filming the officer, he would never have returned the camera but would have taken you AND the camera to jail. These jokers had best remember that with cell phones, etc. they never really know when they are being recorded. This is just one more way to hold them to the standards they should abide by. They are the one's always saying that about us with all those downtown cameras all over the place. They can "dish it out" but don't take it well, huh?
I love the comment posted by BroomeBlocker4, these pirates are public servents and should expect scrutiny when ON THE JOB, they chose a profesion which holds them to a higher standard. If someone wants to film me at work be my guest I have nothing to hide. You should never give up your rights for any reason. Smart guy. LOL
Just because you have the "right" to do something, doesn't make you any less rude and inconsiderate, I am sure if I ran up to you and put a camera in your face and started filming you while you were just having a chat to someone, you would be pissed off too. Fair enough if he had his nightstick out and was hitting someone, when he is just standing there and asks you quite nicely to not record him, leave the guy alone. The cops should follow you around for a day recording you, see if you like it
He will get one eventually and it will be because that cop would have had about enough of this camera and constitutional right crap and it that dweeby voice on the other end instigating.
Recordthecops is doing this out of disrespect for the very same people who try to keep drugs and pedophiles away from our children. He probably was arrested for either of the 2 or an OUI and now has a vengeance.
Its mostly the videographers fault. Yes, we have the right to record, but OBVIOUSLY being annoying about it will make the officer disregard it. And if he asked you to stop at the beginning why would he be more lenient when you say "hell no, I can do what I want"? You gotta treat cops like cops. They know what their doing and instead of just saying "no" you should explain the law to them so they know that you know. It doesn't matter how they say it, or their personality. Just make sure they know.
@samten10a You obviously do not know your rights as a citizen and therefore base your comments on naive sentiments that can jeopardize the entire liberty and freedom within this country that others have fought so hard for. Of course one should not obstruct or annoy an officer nor subjects a way that jeopardizes their work. But police are so ill informed of what their limitations are that they sometimes behave like street terrorist
I don't have an issue with overweight people, but shouldn't the officers be in better shape then this corpral? How is he supposed to protect the public when he cant run 100 yards without dropping from a heart attack?
the officer needs to respect the mans rights. Howeover, it is just plain rude and bad manners to walk up to a complete stranger and stick a camera in their face.
somebody should have called 911 and said a guy with a gun just stole your camera but then for some reason gave it back and that you have it ALL recorded. Bet the police would've showed up ;)
It's obvious that the police are the common enemy of the people we all should demand that the police protect the constitution of the United State if they violate our rights they should go to prison The constitution more important than the rich people that they protect, they do not protect the average citizen The only thing that police give the average citizen is a traffic ticket that backdoor 4 the powerful people wife and I taking out our motor home and beaten jailed police will hurt you.
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I guess your Mommy and Daddy wiped your butt to long...Your lucky you didnt go to jail for disorderly conduct,,,thats what I would have hooked you up on if you had walked up to me while I was working and didnt do as I told you..You need to Grow up and get a Job you winnie little oin head...
Why does the camera threaten you? Are you corrupt or abusive? If not, then why would the camera bother you? I think the people recording the police should be respectful, and if the police tell them to step back, they should, but they have every right to record their civil servents in action. Overbearing police are a prime example of the type of tyranny that the Founding Fathers were so worried about!
when we are out there dealing with people that do want to hurt us for no other reason than we wear a badge and fight for whats right and someone like you who has nothing else to do walks up and takes our attention off what ever piece of crap we just happen to be dealing with I have a problem with you,,If you want to video do it from way away...I can tell you straight up if you ever walked up on a scene I am dealing with you would go to Jail..
Blah, blah, blah. Another undereducated PIG with a two-digit IQ talks tough on YouTube. I love it when I get stupid PIGS like you up on the witness stand for cross-examination. Tough guys on the street when armed and surrounded by backup and overly sensitive whiny fucks when forced to answer questions under oath by a defense attorney. There are some great cops out there, but you're obviosly a two-bit tosser incapable of reading and UNDERSTANDING the Constitution. See you in court little piggy.
@282CSI The camera guy told him I don't want to interfere I can step back if you want me to. So explain to me how he broke the law. Perhaps there is something I'm not getting.
@282CSI And I can tell you ''strait up'' if you pulled that shit that officer just did with me you'd be doing time for robbery after I take you to court, you'd be paying a nice fine too. If he was interfering then you would have to tell him that and tell him to step back.If you did what that cop did to a person who knows his rights you'd be in jail.And with your attitude, no wonder people might want to hurt you. You sound like a dick cop who abuses his authority.Your not above the law bitch.
I saw nothing disorderly about this person recording.. The only person here that was disorderly was the officer. Obviously not a professional and not upholding the Constitution nor his oath as an officer of the LAW.. To protect and SERVE.. I would have sent him out to get the homeless people some coffee.....LOL !!!!!
Okay, let me do an experiment. I am doing something you usually do, by videotaping something that is of interest to me. And then, if a police officer shows up and then tells me to leave, what do you think I should be doing? 1. To listen to the officer, and to hand him the camera or 2. be a douche bag and start a rousing overture of rancid and vicious insults.
@7777eddie7777 "your a first class idiot that can't even spell." This from a guy who spells "you're" as "your", "trouble" as "truble", "dumbass" as "dummass", "heard" as "herd" and "dumb" as dum. Have you ever heard that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones? That was written for you.
Video taping the police is walking a very fine line. It is illegal to interfere with the police in any way. I would recomend shooting video from a distance and not inter-acting with the police at all. Of course once they notice that you are keeping record of what they are up to, you could very well become a target. After video taping a couple incedents with police I was arrested several times for a number of bogus charges, and now I'm fighting for my freedom.
First of all let me tell you I have known Corporal Lee for over 4 years, and he is one of the best VCU police officers I have ever met. You went up to him looking for trouble, and he handled it camly, he was trying to do his job, and you had no right to interfeer. Now what if something bad had happened while he was talking to the other guy and you were in danger I assure you that Lee would risk himself to ensure you were safe and that nobody got injured. You had no right to be there period.
Clearly Corporal Lee seems to have been doing his job. He also seems to have responded inappropriately when a citizen lawfully observed the performance of his duty. He didn't like it? FINE. This is America: HE DOESN'T HAVE TO LIKE IT. Wether or not a man with a badge likes what you're doing or not isn't the point. Not on paper anyway.
I believe that this officer could have arrested the recorder for interfering. The video recorder is interfering with the officer's conversation with the other party by shoving himself into the scene. Even though the recorder stated that he was not interfering, he was pressing himself into the conversation. Next time, you should stand a little farther away, and if the officer still approaches you from the distance, then the officer does not have the legal ground to seize your camera.
That's yopur idea of the "best"? Looks like he committed an assault and a robbery under color of authority. He has no authority to tell him to turn it off.
File charges with the FBI under the civil rights statute
if a police officer is not willing to be recorded then he isnt up to any good... if you are doing your job you shouldnt worry about if someone is recording or not ... you shouldnt have to hide anything.
I am all for the first amendment and understand the need to be able to record the police but, you went looking for trouble. And you are lucky that something much more unjust didn't occur to you.
All this does is reinforce their position of not allowing people to video tape and makes it much more difficult for someone who is actually taping an injustice.
Why did you walk up on him like that in the first place?! People out there don't have any idea on how to conduct Copwatch. They interfere with the cops half the time, and that's what happens. Let the Po' do what they do, THEN record them doing the crap they do. You brought the "accosting" on yourself.
Thats not true at all actually you can record anyone at any time with Video and/or Audio.
In some states both people being Audio Recorded need to know and in some states only one of the people involved in a conversation needs to know that one person being the one recording.
People that produce documentaries and investigative reporters do this all of the time its perfectly legal.
A. If any person without just cause knowingly obstructs a judge, magistrate, justice, juror, attorney for the Commonwealth, witness or any law-enforcement officer in the performance of his duties as such or fails or refuses without just cause to cease such obstruction when requested to do so by such judge, magistrate, justice, juror, attorney for the Commonwealth, witness, or law-enforcement officer, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
And that cop should be charged with the crimes of battery and robbery. Cops need to be taught that they cannot put their hands on other people or take others' personal property by force or fear just because they are wearing a uniform and badge. When cops start losing their jobs and ending up in jail for their criminal acts they will stop abusing and start serving the people.
Well, at least he didn't beat, taser, pepper spray, or shoot you on sight. Those traits are all that are required in order to constitute a "good" cop these days. Keep fighting for your rights.
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Obviously this cop doesnt know that you can arrest this IDIOT for obstruction of justice. And for all you pansy ass spineless liberals that want to record cops doing their job, you can suck a dick. Cause when the shit hits the fan, it will be your weak ass that will asking for help.
He couldn't have been arrested for anything. The cop never asked him to move away or anything of the like, so he could not have been arrested for obstruction.
you all need to get a life ...really ....spending every waking min looking for a Police Officer to film ....really....!?!? GET A LIFE you kids are going to play around and one day your going to cross a line that you cant come back form and when you do .......me and Cpl. lee will be there
That cop looks like Anthony Anderson lol seriously though, they are allowed to film you going about you business but when you film them they get pissy and prissy! lol
Just a note, I had seen this more and more and then less and less. Police will sometimes try to tell you that you are breaking wiretap laws by filming them. This is NOT TRUE by any means, if they are outside and you are in public there is no presumption of privacy. Of course I would not recommend trying to film them in their living rooms. This man had every right to film in public, bottom line. The police use video all the time, no reason why we shouldn't as well, Way to goNeverLET CPS IN EITHER
It is called a life get one the officer is right NOWHERE does it say you have the right to record anything or even record the police so the officer was in the right again get a life do something other than be a lowlife
you are dead wrong and it is called the 1st amendment moron and we the people have every right to hold our public servants accountable. maybe you forgot that part in school so I suggest you go study the bill of rights and I hope this fat fuck is reprimanded and retrained. when are you swine going to learn that the people employ your sorry asses and your work for the people.
I am 16 and my high school offers a law class which I do take and we have gone over in depth each amendment and video taping only apply to the press it clearly says it and any law class that goes over this will say it so yes I do know about the constitution and its official meaning not what any citizen decides it means
nysp...i agree with you...but stupid is as stupid does sir...just taunt them till all they can do is try and use the same comments you used on them first because...self explanatory
Hi mate. There is nothing unlawful about filming the police in public. Look up the difference between legal & lawful, they are so far apart you won't believe it. Why would anyone need permission to do something that is not unlawful? Check out my vids & see how to deal with the police when they try to stop you from filming in public.
I don't want to sound blunt but UK law is different from US law and also the way this guy did it does make it unlawful he was interfering with official business which is a crime so he did break the law and here in the US not every single person be out a film police if they allow you too and don't care sure but beeing a dick and annoying the officer is just stupid and does make you video taping them illegal.
sides of this issue reflect immaturity, particularly those made by Erieparties and Grillurnuts(the name says it all). If you're going to argue a point, please contribute something other than ignorant remarks. children....
As you must have noticed by now, the parties involved are both attempting to comment on what they believe is their 1st amendment. They both view the video in different light and as such are expressing it by slandering each other...giggity! Of which I am winning as Erie can only repeat what iv already used...lol
while it is laudable that there are people making an effort to feed our homeless population, the policeman was in his right to refuse to be recorded. the person recording this video acted very immature, could not give a reason for his recording, and did not respect the policeman while the officer was in fact doing his job. Perhaps if the volunteers were to clean up after themselves, and GET A PERMIT to use the property, the policeman wouldn't even be there. all of these slanderous comments on...
Obviously the feeding group was breaking the law prior to the officer stopping them or he woudn't have been talking to the feeding group in the first place. There is also a clear visible sign that says not trespassing at that structure. The structure from what I have learned is actually a field office for RPD and VCUPD and not a shelter. But let's talk about how trashed your feeding group leaves the park. The historical park. Stop seeking attention and do something else worth while!
If the officer pepper sprayed, beat you with an asp baton, tased you, shot you, then you would actually have a legit complaint. The officer was more then professional in his request for the camera. You did not provide any tangible form of identification to the officer during the stop. He identified who he was without a problem. You hide behind the camera and the youtube forum where you can cry foul and get other people like ErieParties to do your dirty work for you.
. If you want to talk about injustices then lets talk about the condition that you and your groups leave the historical Monroe Park in after your weekend feedings. The park is blanketed in trash and rotting food, which is not picked up by your group or any of the people that you help out. This leaves volunteers like me taking their time out to make sure that the park is in a better condition then your group leaves it in. Lets do an expose about that.
A true test of your morality would be not to delete my post like you did PirateStarter, but only to respond with your opinion on what you think is right.
The officer asked you several times to turn off the camera. You were obstructing and lucky you didn't get a charge from it. He was just doing his job and it didn't involve you. And Monroe Park belongs to the university so it is not public property.
Then you interupt him while he is doing his duty! Not to mention you walk right up on the officer and basically get in his way. Then you only offer to get back when he grabs the camera. You should have not gotten that close to start with. I really think your commentary after the screen goes blank is blown out of proportion. After the camera turns on, no one else is asking for his badge number but you. Use your skills for better things. Don't edit or twist the truth because you don't like cops.
If that was me i would be suing the city police .
That funny I would be watching the story on the city laying off cops on my newest flat screen that I got from suing the cops. If a hog ass bitch cop touches your shit then sue ....
Oh instead of watching from your 10 inch black and white in your mom's basement? Really, why don't you quit bitchin and become a cop and see whats up insead of playing D&d. But you probably can't because of your criminal history...disorderly conduct..obstruction and the list goes on.
There goes your freedom America, this country NEEDS a revolution! YOU need to decide if you want to be on the side of freedom, or if you want these little dictators to rule your world.
This has nothing to do with "laws and regulations" because that shit doesn't matter when you have a trained killer with an itchy trigger finger enforcing their INDIVIDUAL assumptions of what you should and should not do upon you. You can't expect to obtain freedom by peacefully arguing, you need to FIGHT BACK!!!
MrStewpidassle 1 month ago
The guy is a dick for walking up into the conversation that way, unless it was close friends or family the cop was talking to, or he was directly involved in what they were talking about. There is a big difference between "right" and "legal". Had he stayed 15-20 feet away and the cop had come to him about it, that would have totally not been on the guy with the camera. Keep your distance.
Mindcrime121 3 months ago
@Mindcrime121 So you can't approach them but they can approach you and interfere with your day all day long? I guess I see your point also but if there was something private about the conversation the officer had other options too, like detaining the man or putting him in a car and interviewing him privately. It was rude in a way but being rude isn't an excuse to violate someones rights.
EnochianBorg 1 month ago
@EnochianBorg It's not about privacy or being rude, it's about the cop interviewing the individual knowing that you're at a safe distance in case the suspect decides to fight, or in case you are actually there to jack the cop and help the suspect escape. It's a safety issue.
Mindcrime121 1 month ago
@Mindcrime121 Correction: it's not ONLY about privacy is what I meant to say. There are other considerations, and the situation at hand can vary greatly.
Mindcrime121 1 month ago
@Mindcrime121 Yes, I agree with you. Safe Distance is always a good thing. There is a fine line between interfering and safely documenting an occurring moment. When news gathering or just recording in public I always keep a safe distance as well as interact with officers and other public workers doing their jobs to ascertain the safe buffer from any dangers. I also use common sense to determine where I should or should not be first. I think the cameraman in this video was too "in your face"
EnochianBorg 1 month ago
I agree with the premise of the video. If cops have nothing to hide they wouldn't mind being recorded but I think you were pressing your luck here.
You walk up into a a private conversation. In many states it is illegal to voice record.
If you want to record public officials, why not do it properly?
Don't get in the way and make sure you are not on private property.
You are just trying to give the cop a reason to harass you.
As far as the cop goes, I can't believe that' he's a training officer.
toolmkr1 3 months ago
@toolmkr1 You say that in many states it is illegal to voice record - can you name one of them? I have seen many recent cases where police have tried to enact the "wire tap" law to video recorders in public and the courts have thrown them out. One of the cases even went up to a District Court, which held that public servants should expect to be recorded in the public. I'm not aware of any State that would charge someone for this - maybe I'm wrong.
1775novten 2 weeks ago
@1775novten All party consent is required in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington.
In Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maryland it is illegal to film the police in any way and these states do prosecute.
toolmkr1 2 weeks ago
@toolmkr1 Again, I believe you are referring to the wire tap law which applies to phone calls. I have heard of people being charged (not sure about convicted) for audio recording in secrecy, but if your camera is in plain view or if you announce "I'm audio and video recording" then you have met the requirements of the law. Check out Glik v Cunniffe, which was heard by the Federal Court of Appeals.
1775novten 2 weeks ago
@toolmkr1 Correction, it may not just apply to phone calls, but I think the issue is secrecy. Again if you announce it or if it's visibly obvious that you are being recorded, then it is not being done in secrecy.
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MELISSA84008 4 months ago
You don't have to be a press person (reporter) to videotape civil servants (cops) while they are performing their duties. You must however , stay out of the way and be cooperative with reasonable requests. Cops have no right to demand that you stop recording, or take your equipment from you or touch you in any way for legally recording thyem. If you hire someone to cut your grass; are you not allowed to check/record to have assurance that it is being done correctly? Exact same principle.
ohannahdad 4 months ago
you can just walk into the middle of an ongoing investigation regardless of wether you have a camer or not.
mvallin 4 months ago
@mvallin Exactly, you can't just walk in to the middle of an investigation. But you can safely record in a public place from a safe distance and from within if you are involved or being detained for questioning. You do not have to have permission to audio record in a public place and wiretap laws do not apply since no wires are being taped. You also don't need permission to document events in a public place unless the event is otherwise closed to the public by permit itself.
EnochianBorg 1 month ago
Aww he took your widdy camera .I would have taken it and told you you can have it when I was finished with my business and not until then .Then I would have given it to ya .He has a right not to be filmed by a scumbag lazy ass trying to earn a buck the easy way
truckdawg43 6 months ago
@truckdawg43
I guess you like not being free. Being told what to do on a daily basis. What to eat and when. I bet you also love it when your mommy pats your butt and tells you its different from everybody elses. There is privacy in public. A peace officer cannot refuse to be in front of the camera in public.
brizzurker1984 6 months ago
@brizzurker1984 Excuse me no one tells me nothin ,Especialy some little ass clown with a camera .You say there is privacy in public , but then say the cop cannot refuse to be filmed .Yeah they can they dont want some numbnut clipping together a bogass lawsuit .Thats why they are putting dash cams in .Then we the tax payer dont have to pay you and some shyster lawyer ridiculous amounts of money because you might wet your britches everytime the lights go on
truckdawg43 6 months ago
@truckdawg43
It was a typo, their is NO privacy in public. And NO, legally he can't refuse to be recorded for any reason. I'm talking about my state I don't what the laws are in your state. Again NO he can't refuse being recorded in a public area. It's not a lawsuit thing its a freedom thing. And sorry but any idiot, aside from you would know that edited film reel isn't admisable in court. It's called the Bill of Rights read it. Because this lil arguement of yours is killed in the first line.
brizzurker1984 6 months ago
@brizzurker1984 I dont think he is a legitimate press cred holder ,and what about the police rights hhmm do they just go out the door when ever some ass clown decides his rights are more important .If so then I have the right to come poop on yer car windshield dont I .Its my right life liberty and the pursuit of my happiness .Who knows I may get a giggle out of it
truckdawg43 6 months ago
@truckdawg43
So now you have to get permission to apply your first ammendment rights? Yea lets lock him up for having a video camera and just walking up to an officer he didnt say one word just walked up, so yea what a haneous crime. Your an IDIOT and your the type of person killing our country. If you like communism so much go to china I hear there into this kinda thing in a big way. I'm sure a clown like you will be happy there.
brizzurker1984 6 months ago
@brizzurker1984 No but you are the one said he had freedom of press ,He aint the press .You a anarchist you think we should just run around willy nilly doing whatever the fuck we please .Well go to France and have fun .Laws rules ,and regulations have been around since day one .Ya break em ya do time .You would probably like em to legalize drugs ,you surly sound like one of those fucking idiot NORMAL idiots .Thats what is fucking our country up .Ya damn libs want everything handed to ya
truckdawg43 6 months ago
@truckdawg43 Keep hollering its my right its my right ! With those rights come responsibility's and when you take it too far well you have the responsibility to pay for it .I hate communism and I hate that people think that they should be coddled to because its their right and damn every body else's .Get over yerself you and I aint that important
truckdawg43 6 months ago
@truckdawg43
OH yup you've cracked it commy, I'm one of those NORMAL people. That is of course if by normal you mean freedom loving american who earned said freedom through combat expeirience. It's a very fine line from where we are now to total tyranny. Be careful for what you wish for SLAVE. Enjoy being someones bitch and forced innoculations. Its patriotic to be sceptical of governence not submission to governence. I'm sure you would have loved Hitler idiot.
brizzurker1984 5 months ago
@brizzurker1984 Ya call me a commie when you dont even know me. I am the most capitalist person you will ever meet I am no slave .When my situations change so do I.Because I can and I dont rely on anybody .I have worked in trucking ,construction ,demolition ,truck mechanics ,auto mechanics auto body ,Heavy equip operator .Because I want to .I can weld repair guns built race cars .If you dont believe me I dont care .Thank you for your military service I truly mean that .I am a proud republican
truckdawg43 5 months ago
@brizzurker1984 Ok so I can stick a camera back in his face and ask him if he likes picking his nose at Burger King drive thrus ? Ask him his name over and over till he gets irate and pops a hissy fit .No he is just one of those ignorant little button pushers ,trying to land a job on TMZ .You know the Vultures that feed off the misfortunes of others .Except he wants to act as some kind of hero .I say throw his ass in the slam for a week or two .He want abuse footage
truckdawg43 6 months ago
@truckdawg43
Again I urge you to see the Bill of Rights, this agruement can be resolved with the reading of the very first line, it will take you like 45 seconds to read it and educate yourself.
brizzurker1984 6 months ago
why would you walk up to a cop with a video camera like that? Seems to me you were trying to provoke him...
bluchismoon 6 months ago
The person taking this video is actually hurting the cause of protecting our rights. To walk up to within two feet of a police officer is interfering. Even a good cop would be concerned with this behavior. It would be out of line to do that to anyone - not just a cop.
Tiki1 7 months ago
The police are armed and retarded they all are overpayed under worked and most of them are fat so fat that they cannot do their jobs so all they got to resort to is brutality or to shoot you becase after 1 minute of work they are exhausted as hell they will shoot you and put that back up gun in your hand. It is obvious that the police are the enemy of the people they are all armed and retarded and overplay they will do any thing to keep thir job even kill you police armed and retarded
KYKIN44 7 months ago
I can almost smell the cheese and kfc on officer Bubba's fat greedy pig fingers.
firuinthehouse 8 months ago
VCU? Is that a college? If it is, one thing to consider...State or community funded school or not, its STILL PRIVATE PROPERTY. While ON that PRIVATE PROPERTY, you must follow all rules and regulations for that property. If the "college cop" asks you to stop filming, he has that right, since you are on PRIVATE PROPERTY not PUBLIC PROPERTY. Then again..I have no idea what VCU even is...sooo...just something to consider.
VoodooPolitico 8 months ago
He has every right to film we need more people doing this ,but it takes balls to do it something most of the commenters on here don't seem to have, good job keep up the good work
ween69 8 months ago
You are not expressing your civil liberties, you are abusing them. Its puke like you who push shit to the limits until it gets taken away.
viruslived 8 months ago
@viruslived use em or lose em. use is not abuse dipshit
36mauijim 7 months ago
A mother is pregnant and she's going to have a baby, not a fetus nor a salamander...
ThingsBetweenTimes 9 months ago
It's ok, his from Virginia, you all know how everyone rolls around there. the cop was cool, camera guy, dipshit!
7777eddie7777 9 months ago
@7777eddie7777 No, the cop broke the law. Period. He should be arrested, fined and fired. ZERO TOLERANCE. NO MERCY. We must put the fear of god in these cops to make them behave.
jci10 8 months ago
@7777eddie7777 you are a dumbshit and a douche nozzle. I'd like to punch your mother for not aborting your worthless ass
36mauijim 7 months ago
@36mauijim LOL AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA DID I HURT YOUR FEELINGS PUSSY BOY XD!!!!!!
7777eddie7777 7 months ago
@7777eddie7777 in your delusion you believe I or anyone else could be bothered by your opinions. I care as much about your opinions as I would of a cockroach. And like a cockroach I hope someone, or myself, steps on you before you can breed with your mother again. The End. Those few words are more than you're worth
36mauijim 7 months ago
@36mauijim
Relax.......... Your jaw so I can put my dick in it, like this O=
7777eddie7777 7 months ago
ass fucke cameraman.... but the cop was nice
Buzzgrower 9 months ago
Stupid, just turn that camera off. What a retard looking for trouble.
ElevationLowJJ 9 months ago
The camera man is a jerk. Get a life looser!
I know some cops are pigs, but this police dude is cool.
rimtutituki92 9 months ago
He would have drew back a nubb.
2012nugget 9 months ago
Hello Corporal Lee... welcome to assault and battery!
elitedefense72 9 months ago
Having spent 15 years in law enforcement I can tell you all that it is not illegal to photograph, or video, police officers performing their duties as long as you don't interfere or obstruct. The fact is that NO ONE on public space has a reasonable expectation of privacy. People might not lilt being photographed, but it IS NOT illegal.
trentlot1 11 months ago 6
@trentlot1
Hurray for a good cop!
PersonguydudeWB 1 month ago
you copwatchers need proper reform. respect the law!
MARTIALlawdogUSA 11 months ago
@MARTIALlawdogUSA , What's the matter, did someone steal your leash and collar? Get back in your yard you mangy mongrel.
insanelylogical 10 months ago
@insanelylogical im not the one wearing a collar you dog! My people are in control, you are the slave!
MARTIALlawdogUSA 10 months ago
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@MARTIALlawdogUSA "you copwatchers need proper reform. respect the law!"
You're right. That guy video taping should have bowed down and licked the boots of that officer right Mr. MARTIALlawdogUSA? You sir discuss me. People like you is the reason martial law is coming to the USA. Just do whatever a man wearing a ridiculous costumes, a shiny bangde and a gun says right? PATHETIC!!!!!
twn5858 9 months ago
What is the purpose in video recording the officer? None. You were just being an antagonistic asshole. You wanted to stir up some shit. Grow up loser.
1southernsun 1 year ago
@1southernsun Doesn't matter why he's rec. By your statment, it like a cop asking you if he can come in your house and look or seach your car if you have nothing to worry about, well??? The only diffrents is, YOU HAVE A RIGHTE TO REC. Get it? Got it? Good!
1000000thTUBER 11 months ago
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@1000000thTUBER
As I said antagonistic asshole! Get it? Got it? Good!
1southernsun 11 months ago
@1southernsun
Why should he state a purpose? It's perfectly legal to film anything you like in public.
If that stirs up shit it says more about the cops that seem to be scared of being filmed.
What are they hiding. Probably their incompetence. They don't want any of their many mistakes being recorded, without recorded evidence they will always win in court. With it they will likely BURN.
CannabisPhilosopher 10 months ago
they record people without permission all the time. they call it a dash cam. hell some departments have personal video recorders built into the mic on there hand held radios. why is this cop bitching when he does the same thing day in and day out
cadddy1871 1 year ago
I noticed that you respected the privacy of most of the bystanders by not filming their faces, yet when the cop politely asked you to turn the camera off, you focused more fully on his face. Were you trying to provoke a confrontation?
svmk6 1 year ago
@recordthecops So you decided to poke your nose where it wasn't wanted & then got all bent out of shape when you were asked not to film. Thats the equivilant of me coming to your place of business then getting up in your face with my video camera. You don't know what i'm doing, you don't know what i'm going to use the footage for & somehow i have the bossess permission to follow you around all day doing that.
Does this make you feel uncomfortable yet. Is it annoying you yet?
matthewlane 1 year ago
When the put cameras in everyone's office and everyone's workplace, I will think of this post and smile. 99.9% of the "cop watchers" will scream like pigs. LOL I can hear their employer's now, it's "our" company, and "our" property, if you don't like it, quit.
DougsterCanada1 1 year ago
I would have said this. 'I have the right to film you for the legal protection of myself and those around me and according to privacy laws as written and practiced a public officer while performing his job in public can expect no protection from citizens filming his activities.'
olstar18 1 year ago
is this an unedc cop ' i'm axing you Axe what the heel some bone tell the bozo its Sir i'am asking ypu to turn the camera of not AXing
banjoman 1 year ago
is this an unedc cop ' i'm axing you Axe what the hee some tell the bozo its Sir i'am asking ypu to turn the camera of not AXing
banjoman 1 year ago
@banjoman:
The police officer spoke a regional dialect with a local accent. Every region of the country has it's own way of speaking and this often bears no relation to the speaker's level of education. I had a college professor who pronounced "roots" as "ruts". This is a midwestern pronunciation that sounded quite strange to my northeastern ears, but he was certainly not uneducated.
svmk6 1 year ago
At @0:46 you say "I'm not trying to interfere with anything" Then why did you choose to approach the cop and put a camera in his face in the first place?
FoDaddy 1 year ago
Whats with getting RIGHT IN THE OFFICERS FACE with the camera? Had the dude just recorded from an appropriate distance, maybe 35-40 feet, I'm sure it wouldn't have prompted such a response; however, he just walked right up, disrupting the conversation. I would love to see that little bitch do that in the hood with a group of bangers. This is a fine example of taking "your rights" a little too far. By all means record, just do it w/ a little respect. People don't like their space invaded.
43zeep 1 year ago
dumb KFC eatin' nigger!i can record in public!
cosmin5678 1 year ago
recordthecops
The only thing your doing is agitating.
Your trying to get your constitutional rights violated by interfering with cops trying to do their job.
Did that cop do something that warranted your prompt interference?
Was he being out of line to the guy he was talking to for being out of line?
Just be weary there are people who dont like agitators like you.
I would go to jail for kicking your ass in front of that cop and whats ironic is that cop would be arresting me for doing it
redski1960 1 year ago
@redski1960 wow you are one sry sack of shit! u think that its perfectly ok to have ur rights taken away from u simply because u think he didnt have a reason to record him. u stupid fuck! their are dash cams on every fuckin police car b/c the are servants of the peace and we have to make sure they act as such! i hope in the middle if the night cops kick down ur door for no reason and rape u to death and get away with it b/c the neighbors didnt record it! b/c obviously if the cops are there
bobwatters 1 year ago
@redski1960 cont. then they have a good reason so there is no reason to worry! fuck you and everyother fuckin sheeple in the stupid contry for thinking that having ur rights takin away is perfectly fine!!!! i hope u get arrested for no reason and they call u a terrorist and susped habius corpus and keep un in a hidden cell till u die with no trial!!!!!
bobwatters 1 year ago
@redski1960 >>> Well put.
43zeep 1 year ago
@redski1960
It goes both ways dude. He doesn't have the right to interfere with the cop doing his job, but neither does the cop have ANY right to object to being recorded. If the cop had said, 'you are interfering with a police action, please back off'', that would have been one thing, but the cop said STOP RECORDING. He can not do that. A person has every legal right to record a public servant in their duty. You will see many states upcoming codify, that it is unquestionably legal.
msrebel54 1 year ago
If there were REALLY something illegal with you filming the officer, he would never have returned the camera but would have taken you AND the camera to jail. These jokers had best remember that with cell phones, etc. they never really know when they are being recorded. This is just one more way to hold them to the standards they should abide by. They are the one's always saying that about us with all those downtown cameras all over the place. They can "dish it out" but don't take it well, huh?
Angryrnmedic 1 year ago
Hardcore Deputy Dawg
joeypolanski 1 year ago
I love the comment posted by BroomeBlocker4, these pirates are public servents and should expect scrutiny when ON THE JOB, they chose a profesion which holds them to a higher standard. If someone wants to film me at work be my guest I have nothing to hide. You should never give up your rights for any reason. Smart guy. LOL
airbornepatriot1 1 year ago
another pig cop fire him
MrJhondoejr 1 year ago
Just because you have the "right" to do something, doesn't make you any less rude and inconsiderate, I am sure if I ran up to you and put a camera in your face and started filming you while you were just having a chat to someone, you would be pissed off too. Fair enough if he had his nightstick out and was hitting someone, when he is just standing there and asks you quite nicely to not record him, leave the guy alone. The cops should follow you around for a day recording you, see if you like it
BroomeBlocker4 1 year ago 4
@BroomeBlocker4
I agree with you.
This moron needs a rogue cop beating.
He will get one eventually and it will be because that cop would have had about enough of this camera and constitutional right crap and it that dweeby voice on the other end instigating.
Recordthecops is doing this out of disrespect for the very same people who try to keep drugs and pedophiles away from our children. He probably was arrested for either of the 2 or an OUI and now has a vengeance.
redski1960 1 year ago
yet ANOTHER POWER-TRIPPING COP
pushover1 1 year ago
It looks like robbery if he used force or fear to take the camera. He could have asked him to step back, but not so..
tcbook 1 year ago
This is dumb, i wish the cop would have beat the shit out of you.
NomsOnBrains 1 year ago
Why should that ocurrance take place?
travelsonic 1 year ago
im a vcu student and live 5 blocks from monroe park, this pisses me off just watching our "fine" police force at work in richmond
420lude 1 year ago
Its mostly the videographers fault. Yes, we have the right to record, but OBVIOUSLY being annoying about it will make the officer disregard it. And if he asked you to stop at the beginning why would he be more lenient when you say "hell no, I can do what I want"? You gotta treat cops like cops. They know what their doing and instead of just saying "no" you should explain the law to them so they know that you know. It doesn't matter how they say it, or their personality. Just make sure they know.
mwarrior17 1 year ago
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Drapehs 1 year ago
@Drapehs First the imbecile with the camera was harassing the cop. He had no need to get closer then 100 ft.
Second the imbecile was interfering with cop.
samten10a 1 year ago
@samten10a You obviously do not know your rights as a citizen and therefore base your comments on naive sentiments that can jeopardize the entire liberty and freedom within this country that others have fought so hard for. Of course one should not obstruct or annoy an officer nor subjects a way that jeopardizes their work. But police are so ill informed of what their limitations are that they sometimes behave like street terrorist
mereje 1 year ago
I don't have an issue with overweight people, but shouldn't the officers be in better shape then this corpral? How is he supposed to protect the public when he cant run 100 yards without dropping from a heart attack?
caneywaney 1 year ago
lol does anyone have the time?
Maxbay89 1 year ago
the officer needs to respect the mans rights. Howeover, it is just plain rude and bad manners to walk up to a complete stranger and stick a camera in their face.
Wbeliever7 1 year ago
somebody should have called 911 and said a guy with a gun just stole your camera but then for some reason gave it back and that you have it ALL recorded. Bet the police would've showed up ;)
hiruleshouse 1 year ago
@hiruleshouse exactly, thats still legally a robbery!
novapj 1 year ago
@hiruleshouse Haha, that would be funny
patch0482 1 year ago
It's obvious that the police are the common enemy of the people we all should demand that the police protect the constitution of the United State if they violate our rights they should go to prison The constitution more important than the rich people that they protect, they do not protect the average citizen The only thing that police give the average citizen is a traffic ticket that backdoor 4 the powerful people wife and I taking out our motor home and beaten jailed police will hurt you.
KYKIN44 1 year ago 4
Sir I'm asking you not to record me while I'm in uniform because I don't want to be accountable for anything illegal that I do. Fat fuck loser.
beta447 1 year ago
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I guess your Mommy and Daddy wiped your butt to long...Your lucky you didnt go to jail for disorderly conduct,,,thats what I would have hooked you up on if you had walked up to me while I was working and didnt do as I told you..You need to Grow up and get a Job you winnie little oin head...
282CSI 2 years ago
@282CSI
Why does the camera threaten you? Are you corrupt or abusive? If not, then why would the camera bother you? I think the people recording the police should be respectful, and if the police tell them to step back, they should, but they have every right to record their civil servents in action. Overbearing police are a prime example of the type of tyranny that the Founding Fathers were so worried about!
dgunsnfun 2 years ago 23
when we are out there dealing with people that do want to hurt us for no other reason than we wear a badge and fight for whats right and someone like you who has nothing else to do walks up and takes our attention off what ever piece of crap we just happen to be dealing with I have a problem with you,,If you want to video do it from way away...I can tell you straight up if you ever walked up on a scene I am dealing with you would go to Jail..
282CSI 2 years ago
Blah, blah, blah. Another undereducated PIG with a two-digit IQ talks tough on YouTube. I love it when I get stupid PIGS like you up on the witness stand for cross-examination. Tough guys on the street when armed and surrounded by backup and overly sensitive whiny fucks when forced to answer questions under oath by a defense attorney. There are some great cops out there, but you're obviosly a two-bit tosser incapable of reading and UNDERSTANDING the Constitution. See you in court little piggy.
originalatlasdrugged 1 year ago 2
@282CSI The camera guy told him I don't want to interfere I can step back if you want me to. So explain to me how he broke the law. Perhaps there is something I'm not getting.
crazykeyman 1 year ago
@282CSI And I can tell you ''strait up'' if you pulled that shit that officer just did with me you'd be doing time for robbery after I take you to court, you'd be paying a nice fine too. If he was interfering then you would have to tell him that and tell him to step back.If you did what that cop did to a person who knows his rights you'd be in jail.And with your attitude, no wonder people might want to hurt you. You sound like a dick cop who abuses his authority.Your not above the law bitch.
AcidJamCrew 1 year ago
I saw nothing disorderly about this person recording.. The only person here that was disorderly was the officer. Obviously not a professional and not upholding the Constitution nor his oath as an officer of the LAW.. To protect and SERVE.. I would have sent him out to get the homeless people some coffee.....LOL !!!!!
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TheUpstate518 2 years ago
Okay, let me do an experiment. I am doing something you usually do, by videotaping something that is of interest to me. And then, if a police officer shows up and then tells me to leave, what do you think I should be doing? 1. To listen to the officer, and to hand him the camera or 2. be a douche bag and start a rousing overture of rancid and vicious insults.
waddleduckie1 2 years ago
you should
1.) assert your constitutional right to film public peace officers before those rights are taken from you.
2.)Not listen to somebody just because they wear a shiny badge and holster a gun.
ThePirateCracker 2 years ago 25
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7777eddie7777 9 months ago
@7777eddie7777 YOU SAY THEPIRATECRACKER CAN'T SPELL, YET YOU MISSPELLED DUMB, HEARD, YOU'RE, TROUBLE, AND DUMBASS. JUST SAYING
emcee4CEE 8 months ago
@7777eddie7777 "your a first class idiot that can't even spell." This from a guy who spells "you're" as "your", "trouble" as "truble", "dumbass" as "dummass", "heard" as "herd" and "dumb" as dum. Have you ever heard that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones? That was written for you.
NJZombie 8 months ago
you sound like a D&D playin' virgin....LOL
GET A FUCKIN LIFE YOU DOUCHEBAG!
cpdlife4me 2 years ago
Oh yeah... you filmed the license plate of the car... that'll show him! Keep filming those plates and all cops will pay! muhahahah! LOSER!
JohnnyNewgood 2 years ago 2
im not trying to interfere but im going to shove my camera into you its ok dont worry
aikeno7777 2 years ago
Video taping the police is walking a very fine line. It is illegal to interfere with the police in any way. I would recomend shooting video from a distance and not inter-acting with the police at all. Of course once they notice that you are keeping record of what they are up to, you could very well become a target. After video taping a couple incedents with police I was arrested several times for a number of bogus charges, and now I'm fighting for my freedom.
Sinz848 2 years ago
stop going after cops you were not following orders you could have been arrested your lucky you were not arrested
cooldomo 2 years ago
At 1:06 he says "you don't have the right to record me"
WRONG!
RadioReporter01 2 years ago
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jtoosph22 2 years ago
First of all let me tell you I have known Corporal Lee for over 4 years, and he is one of the best VCU police officers I have ever met. You went up to him looking for trouble, and he handled it camly, he was trying to do his job, and you had no right to interfeer. Now what if something bad had happened while he was talking to the other guy and you were in danger I assure you that Lee would risk himself to ensure you were safe and that nobody got injured. You had no right to be there period.
pugnose8 2 years ago
"Looking for trouble?"
"You had no right to be there?"
Please.
Clearly Corporal Lee seems to have been doing his job. He also seems to have responded inappropriately when a citizen lawfully observed the performance of his duty. He didn't like it? FINE. This is America: HE DOESN'T HAVE TO LIKE IT. Wether or not a man with a badge likes what you're doing or not isn't the point. Not on paper anyway.
fdpiii 2 years ago 2
I believe that this officer could have arrested the recorder for interfering. The video recorder is interfering with the officer's conversation with the other party by shoving himself into the scene. Even though the recorder stated that he was not interfering, he was pressing himself into the conversation. Next time, you should stand a little farther away, and if the officer still approaches you from the distance, then the officer does not have the legal ground to seize your camera.
jhweather 2 years ago 2
That's yopur idea of the "best"? Looks like he committed an assault and a robbery under color of authority. He has no authority to tell him to turn it off.
File charges with the FBI under the civil rights statute
RadioReporter01 2 years ago
if a police officer is not willing to be recorded then he isnt up to any good... if you are doing your job you shouldnt worry about if someone is recording or not ... you shouldnt have to hide anything.
silentslayer69 2 years ago
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what's up with all of these losers on youtube filming shit like this? it's kind of scary that people with lives this empty exist.
monkeysnail 2 years ago
People are trying to show their rights. Citizens should be doing this. After all, if we all hide in fear, then our rights become useless.
jhweather 2 years ago 2
And here you are commenting on their empty lives.
These people are defending the Constitution while you sit there as a Tuesday morning quarterback
RadioReporter01 2 years ago
I am all for the first amendment and understand the need to be able to record the police but, you went looking for trouble. And you are lucky that something much more unjust didn't occur to you.
All this does is reinforce their position of not allowing people to video tape and makes it much more difficult for someone who is actually taping an injustice.
divad838 2 years ago 2
Stupid comment. He already had trouble and was recording it.
A cop has no right to shut you down, especially after you announce you don't want to interefere and step back.
After that the cop said let me see the camera, which is illegal unless he's getting arrested.
Since he gave the camera back and didn't make an arrest, he's liable legally.
Should have him arrested, teach him a little law....
RadioReporter01 2 years ago
Listen asshole, why do you SEARCH for problems? what was the purpose of recording the officer?
Too bad he didn't maced/tased you.
Aofex 2 years ago
Shutup, you're stupid.
Go back to sleep and let the ones with a brain defend democracy so you can shoot of your stupid mouth with no problem.
RadioReporter01 2 years ago
Why did you walk up on him like that in the first place?! People out there don't have any idea on how to conduct Copwatch. They interfere with the cops half the time, and that's what happens. Let the Po' do what they do, THEN record them doing the crap they do. You brought the "accosting" on yourself.
blueliner24 2 years ago 2
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more typical nigger behavior
pete5668 2 years ago
actually you cant record his voice without permission... he could have arrested you for that alone.
wb8594 2 years ago
Thats not true at all actually you can record anyone at any time with Video and/or Audio.
In some states both people being Audio Recorded need to know and in some states only one of the people involved in a conversation needs to know that one person being the one recording.
People that produce documentaries and investigative reporters do this all of the time its perfectly legal.
ConservativeAtheist 2 years ago
§ 18.2-460. Obstructing justice; penalty.
A. If any person without just cause knowingly obstructs a judge, magistrate, justice, juror, attorney for the Commonwealth, witness or any law-enforcement officer in the performance of his duties as such or fails or refuses without just cause to cease such obstruction when requested to do so by such judge, magistrate, justice, juror, attorney for the Commonwealth, witness, or law-enforcement officer, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
ftcampbell 2 years ago
Video taping someone does not qualify as an obstructive act and you either do or should know that.
I would sue that cop personally.
ConservativeAtheist 2 years ago
And that cop should be charged with the crimes of battery and robbery. Cops need to be taught that they cannot put their hands on other people or take others' personal property by force or fear just because they are wearing a uniform and badge. When cops start losing their jobs and ending up in jail for their criminal acts they will stop abusing and start serving the people.
ed2276 2 years ago
keep up the good work
ProphetMatt 2 years ago
Well, at least he didn't beat, taser, pepper spray, or shoot you on sight. Those traits are all that are required in order to constitute a "good" cop these days. Keep fighting for your rights.
Philhelm 2 years ago
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m34fuzewrench 2 years ago
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Obviously this cop doesnt know that you can arrest this IDIOT for obstruction of justice. And for all you pansy ass spineless liberals that want to record cops doing their job, you can suck a dick. Cause when the shit hits the fan, it will be your weak ass that will asking for help.
steeda106 2 years ago
He couldn't have been arrested for anything. The cop never asked him to move away or anything of the like, so he could not have been arrested for obstruction.
anselmo666666 2 years ago
you all need to get a life ...really ....spending every waking min looking for a Police Officer to film ....really....!?!? GET A LIFE you kids are going to play around and one day your going to cross a line that you cant come back form and when you do .......me and Cpl. lee will be there
Kammorremae 2 years ago
fucking faggot cop he got owned : )
pim p my bum for life : )
sulthraze 2 years ago
That cop looks like Anthony Anderson lol seriously though, they are allowed to film you going about you business but when you film them they get pissy and prissy! lol
chopperbana 2 years ago
That copper has no lawful authority to stop you from filming. He has no jurisdiction unless you consent. Keep standing up for yourself.
Nice one mate.! Feel free to watch my own police abuse footage.
STay free!
darrenpollard1st 2 years ago
Just a note, I had seen this more and more and then less and less. Police will sometimes try to tell you that you are breaking wiretap laws by filming them. This is NOT TRUE by any means, if they are outside and you are in public there is no presumption of privacy. Of course I would not recommend trying to film them in their living rooms. This man had every right to film in public, bottom line. The police use video all the time, no reason why we shouldn't as well, Way to goNeverLET CPS IN EITHER
Redrocker1970 2 years ago
It is called a life get one the officer is right NOWHERE does it say you have the right to record anything or even record the police so the officer was in the right again get a life do something other than be a lowlife
nysp2007 2 years ago
you are dead wrong and it is called the 1st amendment moron and we the people have every right to hold our public servants accountable. maybe you forgot that part in school so I suggest you go study the bill of rights and I hope this fat fuck is reprimanded and retrained. when are you swine going to learn that the people employ your sorry asses and your work for the people.
reportingpoliceabuse 2 years ago
Sorry no it doesn't it only applies to media and you are not the media so maybe you should not twist laws to make it look like you are in the right.
nysp2007 2 years ago
how old are you brotha because you do not know shit about law or the constitution?
reportingpoliceabuse 2 years ago
I am 16 and my high school offers a law class which I do take and we have gone over in depth each amendment and video taping only apply to the press it clearly says it and any law class that goes over this will say it so yes I do know about the constitution and its official meaning not what any citizen decides it means
nysp2007 2 years ago
nysp...i agree with you...but stupid is as stupid does sir...just taunt them till all they can do is try and use the same comments you used on them first because...self explanatory
grillurnuts 2 years ago
I see what you mean
nysp2007 2 years ago
Hi mate. There is nothing unlawful about filming the police in public. Look up the difference between legal & lawful, they are so far apart you won't believe it. Why would anyone need permission to do something that is not unlawful? Check out my vids & see how to deal with the police when they try to stop you from filming in public.
Stay free eh!
darrenpollard1st 2 years ago
I don't want to sound blunt but UK law is different from US law and also the way this guy did it does make it unlawful he was interfering with official business which is a crime so he did break the law and here in the US not every single person be out a film police if they allow you too and don't care sure but beeing a dick and annoying the officer is just stupid and does make you video taping them illegal.
nysp2007 2 years ago 2
sides of this issue reflect immaturity, particularly those made by Erieparties and Grillurnuts(the name says it all). If you're going to argue a point, please contribute something other than ignorant remarks. children....
orkanthas 2 years ago
Dear Sir or Madman...lol....
As you must have noticed by now, the parties involved are both attempting to comment on what they believe is their 1st amendment. They both view the video in different light and as such are expressing it by slandering each other...giggity! Of which I am winning as Erie can only repeat what iv already used...lol
grillurnuts 2 years ago
while it is laudable that there are people making an effort to feed our homeless population, the policeman was in his right to refuse to be recorded. the person recording this video acted very immature, could not give a reason for his recording, and did not respect the policeman while the officer was in fact doing his job. Perhaps if the volunteers were to clean up after themselves, and GET A PERMIT to use the property, the policeman wouldn't even be there. all of these slanderous comments on...
orkanthas 2 years ago
Read above post and learn something!!!
reportingpoliceabuse 2 years ago
wow you guys need a job or a girlfriend. hella lame.
thegoonbosnian 2 years ago
The police in erie pa know better then to break the law on video.
Please search Erie Pa Police to see them learning there lessons
ErieParties 2 years ago
Obviously the feeding group was breaking the law prior to the officer stopping them or he woudn't have been talking to the feeding group in the first place. There is also a clear visible sign that says not trespassing at that structure. The structure from what I have learned is actually a field office for RPD and VCUPD and not a shelter. But let's talk about how trashed your feeding group leaves the park. The historical park. Stop seeking attention and do something else worth while!
redswagger32 2 years ago
If the officer pepper sprayed, beat you with an asp baton, tased you, shot you, then you would actually have a legit complaint. The officer was more then professional in his request for the camera. You did not provide any tangible form of identification to the officer during the stop. He identified who he was without a problem. You hide behind the camera and the youtube forum where you can cry foul and get other people like ErieParties to do your dirty work for you.
redswagger32 2 years ago
. If you want to talk about injustices then lets talk about the condition that you and your groups leave the historical Monroe Park in after your weekend feedings. The park is blanketed in trash and rotting food, which is not picked up by your group or any of the people that you help out. This leaves volunteers like me taking their time out to make sure that the park is in a better condition then your group leaves it in. Lets do an expose about that.
redswagger32 2 years ago
A true test of your morality would be not to delete my post like you did PirateStarter, but only to respond with your opinion on what you think is right.
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FP1077 2 years ago
The officer asked you several times to turn off the camera. You were obstructing and lucky you didn't get a charge from it. He was just doing his job and it didn't involve you. And Monroe Park belongs to the university so it is not public property.
kightfish 2 years ago
Then you interupt him while he is doing his duty! Not to mention you walk right up on the officer and basically get in his way. Then you only offer to get back when he grabs the camera. You should have not gotten that close to start with. I really think your commentary after the screen goes blank is blown out of proportion. After the camera turns on, no one else is asking for his badge number but you. Use your skills for better things. Don't edit or twist the truth because you don't like cops.
FP1077 2 years ago
Oh yeah, you title..."steals camera' seems a little off. Obviously you got it back so nothing was stolen. Get it right!
FP1077 2 years ago
That cop had no right to take it.
If that was me i would be suing the city police .
That funny I would be watching the story on the city laying off cops on my newest flat screen that I got from suing the cops. If a hog ass bitch cop touches your shit then sue ....
ErieParties 2 years ago
Oh instead of watching from your 10 inch black and white in your mom's basement? Really, why don't you quit bitchin and become a cop and see whats up insead of playing D&d. But you probably can't because of your criminal history...disorderly conduct..obstruction and the list goes on.
FP1077 2 years ago