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33. Especially since the officer doesn't even know what a cell phone is.

Sun Sep 7, 2014, 08:36 PM

Sep 2014

In light of how many unarmed citizens are shot by officers that thought they saw a weapon, I really think we need to heighten the visual qualifications for the job.

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If Police Come To Your Door Without a Warrant, Shut Them Down Like This Guy [View all] bananas Sep 2014 OP

K/R Interesting the tricks they try to use to justify violating our rights. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #1

They tried every trick in the book! arcane1 Sep 2014 #11

These coppers do not obey their own oath. Dawson Leery Sep 2014 #2

He's lucky the thugs didn't shoot him! OilBurnerBob Sep 2014 #3

My thought exactly. phylny Sep 2014 #4

I am surprised drray23 Sep 2014 #5

Seemed like the video moderated the officers' tone. DirkGently Sep 2014 #6

This is not true... KJG52 Sep 2014 #7

The point is they didn't have any of those things localroger Sep 2014 #10

Stupid Cops KJG52 Sep 2014 #12

But that fear is what lets them keep doing it. DirkGently Sep 2014 #13

That's why I said they marym625 Sep 2014 #29

You can set your phone up to record straight to dropbox. Jester Messiah Sep 2014 #41

If that's routine, then LAPD needs another treestar Sep 2014 #45

Exactly why the live streaming is so important. Live and Learn Sep 2014 #25

Without a warrant police cannot legally gain entrance if you deny it to them. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #27

I think they actually can if there is an imminent danger or they said Live and Learn Sep 2014 #31

They would have to be able to back those examples up in court. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #36

Yes but only because of the streaming. If you aren't streaming, good luck. nt Live and Learn Sep 2014 #37

No, the burden is on the officer. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #38

Just like when no weapon is found on you after they shoot you? nt Live and Learn Sep 2014 #39

They usually claim you were going after their gun. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #40

Exactly, maybe we need to advocate for them going without guns treestar Sep 2014 #46

It would result in a far toned down police force. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Sep 2014 #8

I'm showing this to my sons. Laffy Kat Sep 2014 #9

And they wonder why cops are the Rodney Dangerfield of America Demeter Sep 2014 #14

"..police can legally lie to try and gain access into your home.." blkmusclmachine Sep 2014 #15

Yep, since they are allowed to lie, one should never believe them. Live and Learn Sep 2014 #35

This is beautiful! marym625 Sep 2014 #16

He's lucky he didn't get shot in the face. DeadLetterOffice Sep 2014 #17

The problem anymore is that any interaction with the cops is at the risk of your life. Iggo Sep 2014 #20

Especially since the officer doesn't even know what a cell phone is. Live and Learn Sep 2014 #33

Brilliant! Helen Borg Sep 2014 #18

Standing up for your rights damnedifIknow Sep 2014 #19

Except for rich white people, cops are the enemy of all, even the white middle class... whereisjustice Sep 2014 #21

notice the guy told the cops he was streaming right to youtube. a very wise move. KG Sep 2014 #22

Depending on the offense... the_sly_pig Sep 2014 #23

Only if there is probable cause. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #28

Absolutely. nt the_sly_pig Sep 2014 #30

Wrong. Unless the officers lied to obtain the original warrant, even if a judge latef throws it ouf ncjustice80 Sep 2014 #42

Disagree. NutmegYankee Sep 2014 #43

Which is what I said??? ncjustice80 Sep 2014 #48

Don't most 1dogleft Sep 2014 #24

most career criminals know not to open the door... the_sly_pig Sep 2014 #32

good point 1dogleft Sep 2014 #44

kudos to that guy--chilling to hear this abuse of power pleinair Sep 2014 #26

Officer; I don't consent to any searches. zebonaut Sep 2014 #34

I hate those flashlights treestar Sep 2014 #47