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The video explores several incidents of mistaken identity and conflicts between local police officers and federal agents, highlighting issues of verification and proper procedure. Key events include the wrongful arrests of FBI agents Alexis Hatton and Ruben Hernandez, ATF agent James Burke, and other federal agents during their line of duty. These incidents often escalate due to verification difficulties, misunderstandings, and the use of force. Notably, Hatton's and Burke's cases involve health issues during detention, while Hernandez faces accusations of shooting at a police sergeant. Additional cases involve Martez Ali of the Chicago Transit Authority and ICE agent Crawford, both experiencing conflicts with local law enforcement. The video collectively underscores recurring themes of verification challenges, authority conflicts, and the potential misuse of force during law enforcement operations.
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In this part of the video, police officers from the Carabel Police Department mistakenly arrest an FBI agent named Alexis Hatton in December 2019. Hatton was investigating a police corruption case when the officers, doubting his identity, arrested him. The officers ran his details through federal databases but could not verify his credentials, and found his name on a terror watch list. Despite Hatton producing an FBI badge, the officers remained suspicious, leading to confusion and a call for backup. The situation escalates as Hatton tries to assert his identity and legitimacy, but the officers remain cautious and skeptical, needing further verification.
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In this part of the video, the officers detain Hatton, placing him in handcuffs and questioning him about the presence of firearms. They run his information through various federal databases and a terrorist watch list, which complicates the verification process. Upon conducting a pat-down, an officer finds a wallet holding notes from Hatton’s law enforcement activities, which Hatton initially objects to being checked. Eventually, a captain confirms that Hatton is a legitimate FBI agent, leading to his release. Hatton then requests medical attention, citing shortness of breath from being confined in the patrol vehicle. EMS arrives, and the officer briefs them on the situation.
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In this segment of the video, a police officer recounts detaining an individual claiming to work for another agency, which was later verified. The person experienced health concerns during detention. The scene shifts to July 7, 2020, when Columbus Police officers arrested ATF agent James Burke, who was confiscating an illegal firearm. Misinformed by a suspect, the officers insisted James, who identified himself as a federal agent, get on the ground. Despite his compliance, they demanded ID and backup arrived. Tensions escalated as James insisted he was a federal agent and the officers continued to forcibly detain him, believing he was impersonating an officer.
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In this segment, officers instruct James to get on the ground and comply as they attempt to restrain him. Despite James showing his ID in his left pocket and claiming not to resist, he is tased and cuffed. As he is moved to the patrol vehicle, James continues to plead and explain his situation, but officers insist he had his chance to talk. They inform dispatch that they have James in the cruiser and are awaiting a supervisor. James Burke later files a federal lawsuit accusing the officers of using excessive force.
Further, on February 4th, 2020, officers had a conflict with Chicago Transit Authority supervisor Martez Ali. Officer Raymond Haran tells Ali to leave the crime scene, but she insists she is doing her job, leading to her being grabbed and arrested. Ali approaches the officer’s supervisor to complain about being forcibly removed, to which the supervisor suggests she might have been on the crime scene. Ali demands action be taken.
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In this part of the video, the supervisor informs a woman named Lee that she will be arrested if it is confirmed she obstructed the crime scene. The involved officer explains he guided Lee out of the crime scene after she entered it. When asked, the officer confirms Lee was obstructing the scene, leading the supervisor to instruct her arrest. Following the procedure, Lee is placed under arrest. The supervisor clarifies that officers have the authority to remove individuals obstructing a crime scene. Lee was later released and sued the City of Chicago.
In a related incident from April 22, 2022, a Carson City Police officer stopped an FBI agent investigating child trafficking, erroneously arresting him for police impersonation without probable cause. The officer discovered an FBI special agent badge during a warrantless vehicle search. The officer cited the obstructed license plate as the reason for the stop and emphasized the importance of pulling over immediately during a traffic stop.
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In this part of the video, an officer stops an individual who claims to be a contractor with Southwest Gas. The individual provides his address and explains that he was in a rush to assist his partner. He also mentions he did not realize he was being pulled over initially. The officer takes his documents to verify them. They discuss the lighting of the individual’s vehicle, which has lights that the officer finds suspicious. Following this, the officer’s partner prepares to ask the individual to step out of the vehicle. The officers then place the individual under arrest and explain that he isn’t allowed to have red and blue lights on his vehicle as it could lead to impersonating a police officer.
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In this segment of the video, officers detain an individual who isn’t allowed to use red and blue lights unless he is a sworn officer. The detained person mentions that his lights were not on during the stop. The video then shifts to an incident on December 6th, 2016, where Grand Rapids Police officers arrested FBI agent Ruben Hernandez, suspected of shooting at a police sergeant. Hernandez, who was in town on an undisclosed investigation, did not hit the sergeant. As officers pursue Hernandez, they instruct each other to take cover as he is armed. Eventually, Hernandez complies, lies on the ground, is handcuffed, and repeatedly apologizes. Officers confirm his identity by finding his FBI badge. Hernandez questions why they did not believe his claim of being an agent and asks if they think they are doing the right thing. Officers also communicate with Hernandez’s partner, John Salazar, to inform him of the situation and confirm Hernandez’s identity.
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In this part of the video, the condition of Salazar’s partner is concerned, noting he looks injured but not due to police actions. Salazar refuses to clarify if he received a call from his partner that night, claiming ignorance. A supervisor arrives and confiscates Salazar’s weapon. The segment also mentions Ruben Hernandez pleading no contest to felony assault for firing a gun at a police sergeant. Furthermore, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department pull over Crawford, a 38-year-old African-American ICE agent, who reveals she’s been stopped multiple times recently without receiving citations. The officer requests her driver’s license, registration, and rental agreement, explaining the vehicle’s license plate issue. Crawford is then asked to step out to review the situation in the officer’s truck, where she confirms her affiliation with ICE.
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In this part of the video, an officer is seen interacting with Crawford, who works with ICE, during a traffic stop. The officer accuses Crawford of having an attitude and explains that there is a right and wrong way to address law enforcement. Crawford apologizes and clarifies the misunderstanding. The officer subsequently advises her to inform the rental company that the vehicle’s license plate is not on file before he allows her to leave.
The video then shifts to another traffic stop on April 21, 2021, involving a York Township Police Department officer and a federal agent named Brad Ausendorf. The officer notes Brad’s perspiration and slurred speech and asks him to perform sobriety tests, which Brad fails. The officer also points out that Brad’s headlights are off, leading to a request for his ID and further inquiry. Brad states he is heading home and the officer asks him to step out of the vehicle for further conversation, while checking if Brad has any weapons.
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In this part of the video, Brad is questioned by an officer who inquires if he has taken anything due to his excessive sweating despite the cold weather. Brad insists he sweats all the time and agrees to a field sobriety test. During the tests, Brad struggles to perform the tasks correctly, failing to walk in a straight line and maintain balance. Consequently, the officers place him under arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence and read him his rights. Brad’s wife arrives at the police department, expressing her frustration as it is their 20th wedding anniversary. The video concludes with a call to like, subscribe, and hit the notification button for updates.