In my opinion, alot of cops think that some of their actions are justified, whether it be intimidation, police brutality which is pretty much the problem within most police department's, the officer in this video (the bike cop) approached the man with the camera for no reason, was very aggressive, and wasn't even in a vehicle when asked for documentation, later in the video you will see the bike officer standing by, with a rather scared look on his face when the man was talking to a Superior Officer, which in my book's, would indicate, he was indeed 100% in the wrong, considering the man was made a complaint about a fellow officer, even after seeing the video was unbias to the situation, directing him through the proper steps on how to address the situation about the aggressive officer, how do you think he handled the situation? could he have addressed the situation another way?

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_U1oFcCAZo&feature=related

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Edited June 20, 20241 yr by tobeymaguire

When i watched the video, he got off of his bike with lights going, and asked him for Insurance documentation and driver's license, when they weren't even in a vehicle, then later on, the officer appologized for his behavior, and admitted it was for intimidation, hell, the guy with the camera even shook his hand, the Superior Officer was very professional and understanding about it, but the officer with the longer hair just turned around when he said he wanted to make a youtbe video of what happened "so they know the service the community provides"

Edited June 2, 201213 yr by Ross305

I agree with the fact that he behaved wrong but I do understand him. Dealing with scumbags and idiots every day can change a man. You start treating everyone the same.

He was there to guard the area and keep those street racers out so I think he treated the guy filming as a street racer as well. Nevertheless, his behaviour was unprofessional so I hope he learned form his mistake.

As an LEO myself I think the supervisor handled the problem very well, but the main issue with these types of situations is that for the most part these aren't regular citizens that just have an interest in videotaping the police. They are organized groups of individuals who seek out conflict with the police and do whatever they can to get a rise out of us. I liken them to bullies in school that pick on other kids, they just want attention and they thrive off of the reaction they receive.

With that said, I encounter situations like these on rare occasions and my agency does a great job of keeping us updated on the various laws regarding videotaping in the public and at what point this legal behavior crosses the line into being obstruction. I have no problem with people that want to videotape me doing my job, but I do have an issue when they intentionally try to upset me by not following my instructions or getting too close to my scene or investigation. Luckily, I haven't found myself on Youtube yet, but I try to be nice to people as much as possible.

There is going to be increase in these types of videos because of the attack on government and public service by the Occupy movement and other anarchists. Unfortunately that is the world we live in today and people don't realize that we are humans just like everyone else. We have bad days, we lose our tempers, etc... We also understand that we are held to a higher standard than others, but sometimes we let our hair down and get nasty with people. It's sad that people devote much of their time to "bullying" the police with these tactics, but there isn't a whole lot we can do about it. If only these idiots went out and got jobs rather than being bums driving around the country and filming/protesting the police, but that's just my opinion.

well put kjel! +1, i do agree that dealing with assholes everyday can change someone, but a potential officer is put through the training so that they can endure such abuse, don't get me wrong, 16 hour work day's is enough to strain anyone.

@Bailey23, i don't think i have -1'd any of your post's and have +1'd all of them, judging by reasoning into alot of the topic's i have posted, i bet you are a fine officer of the law, and would probably thank you for pulling me over if you ever did, +1 Bailey23!..

back on topic, i do agree that cops are held higher then civillians, which is without a doubt alot of pressure by itself, but all of the video's that are put on Youtube about Police Brutality is really the only thing that people really look for in police officer's, they expect the worst, therefore, they video tape the worst side of law enforcement. judging by the way the officer approached the camera man, i'm almost certain it was because he was filming.

Edited June 2, 201213 yr by Ross305

but a potential officer is put through the training so that they can endure such abuse

Indeed, but as Bailey said, we are all humans. Reacting as he did was probably a way of letting his frustrations out. Law enforcement is a demanding job and you don't get much appreciation doing it. I'd wish these people would videotape an officer saving a child out of a burning house, comforting a car crash victim or preventing a robbery but unfortunately I've never encountered any of those videos on youtube...

Edit: Ross, you beat me to it :wink:

Edited June 2, 201213 yr by kjel0112