Traffic stop in Montville leads to civilian complaint
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2020
- Colin Poitras of Cheshire, a former, longtime reporter for The Hartford Courant, filed a civilian complaint after being pulled over by Montville Police officer Matthew Shepard on June 19, 2019. FULL STORY AT www.theday.com/policefirecour...
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I made an illegal U-turn, flew down the road with multiple obstructions, spud higher than the speed limit and pulled you over to tell you that you broke the law...
You pull over when it's safe to do so NOT "immediately to the right" when you get lit up.
Unless it’s Fla ......
That's the way it is here in the UK too! This cop is just being an arsehole! 🤬
@Third Eye Bull..
He had plenty of time to.pull over to the right. The cop flashed him before he made the first left and during the officer's turn. Guy could.have turned right at the light and pulled over.
No one said pulling to the right should be done carelessly, that's a given! We're dealing with practicality here not semantics.
I had the same thing happen. Pulled over in the first safe place like 100 yards away, I got lit up in a construction zone with open ditches and workers to my right so I put my hazards on and went to the first parking lot in eye sight. Lady was pissed, it almost went south until a senior officer showed up and took over. Scary part was she had her hand on her gun the entire time, second cop saw that and dismissed her. Went to jail for an old traffic warrent🤷 but the cool cop put my pistol in my trunk and drove my car to a parking lot that didn't close so I could get it back after night court and took me in to custody with no handcuffs, got let out four hours later and was able to retrieve my property. Much respect for second cop.
I can't believe you go to jail for unpaid tickets in America. In Canada you just can't renew your license until you pay the ticket. You would never go to jail. Lmao
Don't worry that woman cop will illegally kill someone one day and she will get a paid vacation for it.
@@bigjay6743 It's because here they are looking to put anyone in jail that they can because most jails are privately owned and they actually have a contract with the state to keep it at a certain capacity...merica right. That's why our prisons are overpopulated with non violent offenders. Our entire judicial system is a complete and utter joke.
@@bigjay6743 dont know about USA, in germany its technical possible.. and called "Ersatzhaft" .. most common example in germany are ppl using public transport and dont pay... and dont pay their fines either after gettin caught...(happens to 1000s here every year and is a big issue we discuss every now and then xd) .. but it goes aswell for tickets u get for driving ur car.... if u dont pay..after a certain time they will come and get u, u will get a final chance to pay it to the cops directly.. if it doesnt happen.. u are in until u pay... but for every day in jail ur fine gets reduced by i think 10 € .. so after some time u will be out anyway
I love how the cop constantly has to make sure he is always right, no matter what. Then he keeps changing the story as to why he pulled them over. His ego is a big problem.
tho, i don't agree with the cop when he got onto the guy for the way he pulled over... from what i can tell, the driver did what i woulda done cause the lights and sirens didn't start til after he was in the turning lane... but, he said he pulled them over for speeding. so, when did he change the reason? i must a missed that part.
He didn't change the story once he said in the beginning he pulled him over for speeding and thats what he got a ticket for
Im confused are you actually stupid or are you lying because you dislike him for being a cop?
Typical white cop. I’m not surprised. They do tend to behave that way for some reason I honestly don’t know why.
@@peaceful4you408 typical white cop your right but if it was a black cop were in a complete different situation he is the kindest man when he is black his whole ego changes.
"He keeps changing the story as to why he pulled them over"
Erm... was pulled over for speeding, and got a ticket for speeding. You feeling okay? 🤔
The officer turning off his emergency lights and then activating them in the intersection would also confuse me. The officer is a bit impressed with himself.
100% correct.
He didn't activate them in the intersection. He activated them BEFORE the driver reached the traffic light. You can hear him throw the switch at 0:52.
@@ItsMotoMatt Don't you have a right to pull over at the next safe area?
@@BigEvan96 yes, which is (by law) to the right. You are never supposed to pull to the left. And on top of that, it isn't considered "safe" to proceed into an intersection, then sit there waiting to turn. Whole lotta fail.
@@ItsMotoMatt If you're in a single lane making a left turn and a cop pulls up behind you flashing his lights while people are passing you on the right in the middle of the intersection, how can you safely pull over to the right? Cop shoulda put the lights on early.
I reviewed the footage twice. I concluded that the officer needs to be drug tested
100%
Are psychologically evaluated, probably go hand-in-hand
🤣🤣🤣
I reviewed the footage 3 times and concluded this officer needs to resign.
@@lauralishes1 that would be the first time that ever happened
The guy was already in the lane to turn left at the intersection, of course the most logical and safest thing to do would be to turn left and pull over AFTER the intersection.. Man, so many cops out there who're on a power trip. It's so ridiculous and infuriating.
That a through lane... Even if the cop wasn't pulling him over he should have gone through and to the right like he did after sitting in the intersection.
The drivers logic is idiotic to start with. If it was for a medical emergency and he wanted to get out of the way... How tf is sitting in the intersection to turn left like a dope the right thing to do?
@@ItsMotoMatt Huhhhh? Is that a law? No one knows about it if it is? A cop pulling someone over for some bs isnt more important than the lives of the other motorists.
@@yearight5303 it is indeed a law. Look it up in the CT code.
Stick with spelling out "who are" as two words :)
I read it with the accent of a cast member of the Sopranos.
When dealing with some of these cops, take logic and safety and throw it out the window!
Watch the video where the cop actually arrests and puts in handcuffs a fireman who is in the middle of helping an emergency medical patient because he would not move the firetruck blocking one lane on the highway to protect the first responders from the traffic (which is a basic safety procedure all firemen follow). THEN watch the video where a similar situation is occurring on a highway and some crazy driver slams right into the firetruck which saves the lives of the first responders.
Just stop wherever you are when the lights come on. If you block traffic, so what? Just always make sure they have the upper hand and get their way whether its safe or not!
There are 2 questions all cops ask that is 100% none of their bussiness.
Where are you coming from?
Where are you going?
Neither deserves an answer.
Never answer questions.
"Where are you coming from?" ..."North."
"Where are you going?" ..."South."
Then you escalate the traffic stop beyond what it needs to be. If you aren’t engaged in criminal activity you have no reason to not answer the questions. This guys advice will 100% guarantee you a ticket at every stop.
WHY, WHY, WHY??? Why The 20 questions???? Why do they need to k is where you came from and where you’re going??? It’s absolutely none of their business
@@mackdaddy3957 some stops are meant for investigative purposes, how do you think cops find drugs and guns on stops. Or are you one of those people who would rather they turn a blind eye and write tickets instead and let the crime rate soar. It’s called proactive police work
BINGO!
As a Motorist, you are required to know what a Cop is thinking, especially when he's playing MORSE Code with his Lights and Siren.
And quickly get over in heavy traffic no matter how dangerous!
Exactly!... He should allow for at least a little bit of nervous human error FFS! 🤬
if the lights are flashing and the siren is going off behind u, generally u must pull over asap safely. each state varies a little on how u pull over. ffs ppl just take the ticket and stfu u big babies
@Scott Matthews EXCELLENT point, but stating the obvious!!
@@glitterdrip19 why make excuses for this jerk? If a cop was behind me flashing his lights off and on I wouldn't know what tf he was doing. Turn the lights on and leave them on like every other officer.
I don't think he's writing a ticket, I think he's playing asteroids.
I think his squad card is about to explode and making that sound s*** or he's about to get a new high score in asteroids I haven't heard that sound long time 😆
It’s the radar if you listen closely every take a car is pulling up the sound is loud when the car slows down the sound does as well.
once you hurt their feelings, that's when they ask if you've had anything to drink. this officer is an incompetent disgrace. people like him make the rest of the force look bad.
That ship's sailed.
They do enough to make themselves look bad
ACAB. He's no standout. Thuggish, asinine, illegal, irrational, and needlessly hostile behavior IS THE IDEAL THEY TRAIN TO. Don't be so naive.
you mean once you act like a jackass and your car smells like alcohol
@@eiupanther2012 yeah cuz look at all the alcohol they found in this guys car. 🙂 when you’re dealing with a fool, there’s no need to come down to his level. I can’t treat you with respect unless I get the same, call it jackass behavior if you need to.
As an Australian watching the video, I found that officer to be extremely aggressive and rude......No surprise the dept found nothing wrong... that's what happens when you investigate yourself.
I am European and for me the behavior of the American police is science fiction, or a cowboy movie.
My husband and children are aboriginal and I can tell you that the Australian police aren't much better
Oh I'm guessing you went ahead and let them stick you with the jab, eh? Otherwise you'd know better?
@@happysnacks7546 LOL!!!
@Adam Meek when you learn how to spell and then when you learn what a fascist is, come back and we can attempt to have an intelligent conversation ( talk)...I'm guessing you will be unable to do either of the first two, so the third is likely way out of the question.
does it matter where I am going or where I am coming from?just give me the damn ticket see you in court
Yeah, you should pull over first.
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You need to always remember. Anytime... *AHEM* ... ANYTIME! An officer makes contact with you he/she is trying to find a way to arrest you.
Cop: Where are you coming from today sir?
If your answer was even remotely close to a bar then all he has to say in court is "your honor he admitted to coming from a well known drinking area and there was an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle... This gave me "reasonable suspicion" enough to extract him from the car to conduct a sobriety test".
If your answer was even remotely close to an area known for buying/selling drugs or guns then he will start down the route of this person could have purchased, or is carrying guns or drugs.... His next question will be...
Cop: Where are you heading to?
If your answer is once again remotely close to an area known for buying/selling guns or drugs he then has built even more "reasonable suspicion" to follow through... At this point his next question will be...
Cop: Do you have any guns, drugs, or nuclear bombs in the vehicle? (they throw in the joke to trick you into relaxing and letting your guard down)
Here they can do whatever they want... If you are honest and say "no"... then they will say you are hiding something... If you get defensive and say "why the heck would you ask me that?" they will say that you are hiding something... Lose lose.
Always remember ... cops dont get promotions and raises by helping old ladies across the street anymore. They get them by the amount of people they arrest and the amount of money they bring in through tickets.
@@Skitzotech no, they don’t care about arresting you, they get paid either way. And no, more arrests do not equal more promotions... You really think that way? Like, you’re for real here? Judging by the amount of effort you put into your comment I’m guessing you are. Good luck out there... seriously...
@@Diachachimba ok cop.. dont get shot out there
I can understand why hatred against cops is building.
Me to, after all there always right no matter what.
Really, it's taken you all this time to figure that out! SMH!!
You watch a video of a douche ass cop and come to the conclusion that cops are bad because of this guy. How about you go watch the 1000s of videos of horrible criminals and assholes they deal with on a daily basis.
@@camronglenn3502 I have watched hundreds of asshole cops being the worst examples of human beings to walk this planet. RUclips is full of these entitled fuckwits thinking they are the law. Each and every one of them acting like they are that absolute monarch of France that was declaring that he is the state. Autocrats and tyrants all think the same.
I have lived in a police state, for real, not make-believe, a real totalitarian police state. Guess who was doing the killings, the maimings, the torture, you guessed it, cops. Do you think there was any difference between them and these cops? Do you think they were another species or something?
No they were the exact same entitled pricks but with a broken legal system cause our leaders wanted more "law and order" meaning oppression and fascism.
There are no greater criminals on this planet than the trained killers with badges.
What is the reason for having a constitution if we are unable to hold the police accountable when they break it? They should be charged with treason when they do that cause they are betraying this great country and if they continue on this path they would transform it into a backwards police state and they would love to do that.
This cop is so simpleminded it is astonishing
I've had cops get behind me turn lights on then off at an intersection & they ended up going around me because they were heading to a call & I was in the way. You don't always know what they want you to do. He was rude. Good thing the kid wasn't alone.
What kid?
You can’t even get facts straight typical lefty clown
There wasn’t a Kid in the vehicle
Yep
"You don't always know what they want you to do."
Except... you absolutely DO. You move promptly to the right, as required by law. Not really rocket science.
@@ItsMotoMatt What a boot-licker. Them: "Roll over, boy." You: "Yes, master."
@@HugoBlack-gh5pe you're pretty dense if THAT'S what you gleaned from my quoting of a simple traffic law. Try typing with your fingers next time, instead of your ass.
Stop telling your business
😂😂😂
He asking too many unnecessary questions.
They are trained to fish for info to add to your ticket. Its called verbal judo...Don't say ANYTHING.
Exactly!!!!
“Where’s your mask, officer?” 🙄
Clearly the motorists had no ill intent and once he figured things out pulled over. Police officers really aren’t doing themselves any favors with this kind of behavior
Unnecessary escalation.
@@Tmanaz480 ridiculous comment
And the cop was very confusing on his approach. First he spends 15 seconds just behind the car without turning on his lights or siren, and after the car resumes his way he decides to turn those on. No wonder the driver couldn't figure out at first the whole thing wass aimed at him.
Thank you for your service and community too
Now see, this driver didn’t really do anything wrong trying to find a safer place to pull over. This is how cops escalate things and cause harm. He knew he confused the driver.
The driver was sitting in front of a lit-up police car, trying to turn left. You don't see something wrong with that? (Not to mention the law says "pull to the right.")
@@ItsMotoMatt You mean the same police car that had spent 15 seconds just behind you without turning its lights up while you were waiting for the traffic light to go green?
@@georgezee5173 I said "in front of a lit-up police car, trying to turn left" which means I'm talking about the second red light, champ. I know it's hard, but please try to keep up.
That siren and strange beeping is about enough to drive someone NUTS!!
I think the flashing lights should be dimmed once they have their victim, never liked strobe lights should be illegal
This is the comment I was looking for 🤣🤣🤣. Annoying a bit right? I just muted the video while he was in his squad car.
He has a short in his electrical system, that's why you can hear that. Not sure if it's only on the camera audio, or if he can hear it somehow through the radio, as well. But it should not be doing that. A hammer mechanic installed that wiring, and/or the camera. Probably janky as hell!
That sound is his radar's audio output. Its doplar shift
To deter people from watching
Once a cop says he is going to give you a ticket, answering his questions can only hurt you.
before also, why would one speak with these
@@spectator5144 because a lot of cops will take admission of guilt in minor traffic infractions very well & will likely let you off with a warning.
Most of them just want to know if the driver even understands that they did anything wrong. When someone is humble & cooperative, it can go a long way.
It's definitely a gamble though. Better than being obstinate/difficult & guaranteeing yourself a ticket.
@@bbbbbbb51 lmao su youre saying admit guilt on bodycam before you even go to court? Genius move
@@bbbbbbb51 Yup honesty has gotten me out of more tickets than it has gotten me. Plus it's the law if you're speeding take your ticket like a big boy and go on about your business.
@@slimjim7411 All this arguing with the policeman gets you nowhere. Take the ticket and fight it on court
Driver should have kept quiet!! NEVER TALK TO POLICE!
In case you didn't get that:
NEVER TALK TO POLICE!
This cop needs to learn to control his emotions and how to deescalate a situation. Learning how to calmly initiate a conversation wouldn't hurt either.
I don't believe the cop knew why he pulled the guy over. He changed the story a couple times in an attempt to be "right".
This cop has lied many times before because he's policing for profit and he knows the judge will take his side ?
I can smell the rotten bonus check! Oh wait is that a thing?
That's fu**ed I would not take sides if an officer did wrong I'll call them out on it
@James Gearring all judges are supposed to be magistrates the jury's are judge.
@The Mck Will Athlete if you score high in IQ they don't want you, they don't want thinkers just order following thugs.
Why does it sound like the cop is playing a pinball machine in his car when he's typing up his tickets
hdd is going shut on hil laptop
That sound is not his siren its a radar doppler effect notification coming from his Stalker radar unit.
This cop is the very reason why there is a defund cops movement
Only idiots would want that. Besides, it isn’t happening!
For nabbing a driver going 42 in a 25? Yeesh, what a travesty.
It seems to me, from watching a decent amount of these videos, the people who are acting like complete a-holes get treated with kid gloves by the police, and the people who are acting sane and trying to communicate end up getting talked to and questioned like they're criminals.
Dominance. Once someone sees they have dominance over you, they enact it.
I hate to use the phrase "alpha," but if an officer encounters someone with an "alpha" mentality, it negates their aggression and dominance. So their training points to deescalation and attempting to reach cooperation.
That public servants is a criminal
Great example of why they hate body cams and the people love them; the cameras expose their smugness and arrogance.
Literally knows he has a Dashcam. Body cams have actually proved more times than not that people lie
We All need to subscribe to AUDIT THE AUDIT ON YOU TUBE. IT'S ABOUT POLICE MISINTERPATIONS OF THE LAW SO THAT THEY N'T
Why is the excessive explanation needed? He has the ticket, deal with it in court. Arguing on the side of the road is moronic and pointless. Once the ticket is issued, go about your day and go to court.
@@JW-zk3um the cop's aggressive and abusive manner is what is relevant
@@DanielBrown-lt3if if people find this is abusive and aggressive, they've lived a very sheltered life. He is a little condescending at times, but Jesus, stop whining and fight the ticket. Nothing gets resolved on the side of the road.
For the driver (and passenger)......Learn this phrase: 'I don't answer questions'.
exactly!
Normies don't understand that. They think the cops are the good guys.
Even better: "On advice of counsel, I don't answer questions."
Bingo
@Michael Sciortino :: the Fifth Amendment doesn't apply. A traffic citation is an infraction and not a crime in most States. An infraction is a civil offense to which there is no jail time. Certain questions you are required to answer. Like why are you on your cell phone? Is this your correct address on your license? Why is the address different on your vehicle registration? Why didn't you pull over to the right when I activated my lights and siren? You can answer it then or you can answer it in court. Your attitude then may keep you from getting a citation. Morons. It's RUclips lawyers like you that get other people in trouble. Unless you have committed a crime and you are being interrogated regarding your involvement in that crime the police don't have to give you your Miranda Rights. That's the difference along with the fact that an infraction is a civil offense and not criminal in most States. Rethink your position or drive at your own peril. When you act like a dick you'll be treated like a dick. A simple speeding ticket may suddenly turn into a little more closer look at your vehicle and the officer notices that your tires are bald. The tint on your windows is too dark. The bass thump could be heard from outside of your vehicle violating a city ordinance. That very well could be a misdemeanor. See how it works? Play stupid games, Win stupid prizes. You would be surprised how much your attitude plays and how the officer plays.
Please don't post a link to an article that requires you to join and pay to read it!
Dudes got a point, it would have been incredibly dangerous to stop in the middle of the intersection.
I was pulled over once in 95 the cop kicked on his lights. I drove another mile till it was safe. The cop approached and thanked me for keep driving till it was safe. The officer was a 15 yr vet that didn't want to stand in traffic. In court the officer testified that I took his safety into account. The judge just ordered the court costs. We ended up being drinking buddies.
Yep. I got blasted on the 5 freeway going south into San Diego. I drove on with my hazards on to let him know I was aware but pulled off at the next exit ramp, not on the side of a busy freeway. Pulling over on a busy freeway places both of us in danger, not to mention the noise. I drove a tow truck for a while and know that drunks home in on flashing lights and crash into police cars on a regular basis. It's also dangerous to the tow trucks because drunks home onto trucks with amber lights pulling disabled vehicles from the road.
@@9999plato He's retired now. But he's a good friend. Some cops are dicks some are good people.
@@9999plato oh boy can he drink!
Bull shyt
@@ralphtom3431 not BS. Happened on higdon ferry road in Hot Springs Ar. I had just gotten off work and was heading to the waffle house fore some supper. The food was gross but the waitress was hot.
DON'T ANSWER QUESTIONS COMING FROM A COP PERIOD!!!!!!
ever!
Then they'll think you don't cooperate and find a reason to arrest you?
@@kneejerkreactor9100 Or what you say might sound suspicious to him, and then he arrests you. You don't know how the officer will respond to your answers. You don't know what he is searching for. There is no winning. At least with saying silent, or politely saying "That isn't your business" won't give the courts anything to use against you.
@@kneejerkreactor9100 If your response is: "On advice of counsel, I don't answer questions.", cops are effectively stopped. But if they continue to interrogate, say: "I want my lawyer present before any more questioning."
Yea I learned my lesson the hard way on that
As a retired LEO, I can honestly say that I never did have a problem with a motorist trying to figure out where to pull over in a safe spot in a timely manner. It is only obvious when a driver decides to want to get away, Quick pull away, sudden increase in speed or any other type of sudden maneuvers. This poor motorist got confused in the middle of the intersection with all the fog horn blowing with the lights and sirens on and off. Good situation for the motorist to make the wrong decision and cause an accident. Officer should of let the driver just make his move to pull over.
Excellent point!! Had the driver pulled across lanes thinking he needed to let the Officer pass and caused an accident! That was the worst place for that Officer to go “cherries and berries”! Sounds like he’s not very busy during the day and needed to prove his worth.
Thank you for your service, Officer, AZGUNNER7!
so you were a leo thanks for traing the next genration
This shows how cops kiss the family goodbye and go out to ruin someone's life. He wasn't being friendly asking all those questions. He was trying to build probable cause for his end game.
when a police officer stops you always remain silent
Every see what happens to all the apples the surround the one bad apple? They all go bad.
SCOTUS ruled if you do you are guity, you MUST clerly state you invoke your 5th amendment right to remain silent in full, you cannot just say 'i plead the 5th' SCOTUS are traitors
@The Mck Will Athlete look up Cynthia McKinney the last true America first politician
EXACTLY
@@Steyrshrek1 not on Apple trees just the pd and the gov. Yes you have to look at who is running the pd and every other branch of the gov. And if you dont think its true then why are the pd militarized and dont tell me the riots are that bad in the small town usa too think about it.
Just from the way the cop used his siren I could tell he was a hothead thug. Pure escalation by officer super cool from the beginning and used all the tactics he learned in training/brainwashing. He truly believes citizens should fall and kiss his boots.
I found his tone interesting, he started out amped up, because they didn't react like hi thought they would, the driver and passenger did some de escalating and he relaxed.
Na, they should pull over though when he puts his lights on though.
I agree completely. He is a Citizen just like we are but do to his Militarized Communist Cop Mentality he believes he is justified in treating other Citizens like dirt and shitting all over the Constitution and Other Citizens rights!
Okay, you know damn well you're required to immediately pull to the right for ANY lights & siren. The reason for the right is so emergency vehicles don't have to guess where you're going - decides to pass on the left when you go left. This is really basic stuff any driver should know.
Yes of course you are, when it is safe to do so. I never said, nor implied anything to the contrary. You damn sure dont pull over until it is safe for all parties concerned. This would of course include not in the middle of an intersection just because you were lit up. Technically the driver could have driven to the local PD and there isn't anything or any law preventing him from doing so if he felt his, the public's or the officer's safety were in jeopardy.
exposing BAD law enforcement for failure IS HIS objective AND should be all of OUR objectives. Unlawful interrogation by cops without ARS is suspicious behavior of a violation of our constitutional rights.
If I ever have a cop light me up I'm stopping right then and there. I don't care if it's the middle of an intersection or middle of the roadway. Too many times have I seen people try to LOGICALLY pull over in a safe place, they are accused of eluding. I will stop until I'm told to move. Period.
I wonder how fulfilling it is for this cop to be able to dish out b/s all day long.
What is this officers problem. He was way too agitated before he even pulled them over.
he’s pissed the driver didn’t pull over immediately he’s the boss
@@katking6820 Where did he expect him to stop? In the middle of the intersection?
LOOK ANOTHER ANTIFA SUPPORTER TYLER
I would be agitated at this driver also. Pull over to the right, stop, and produce documents that are requested. Driver was cocky actually.
@@tiggersdad6878 Bootlicker.
If people actually know their rights they would see over 5 different violations. So many injustices happen because people back the violater and attack the abused.
I’d be an angry aggressive cop too if I had to listen to that god awful racket in my car all day
I haven't been back to CT for over 35 years, that encounter just reaffirms that its a good choice to not ever go back.
I haven't been back to CT in a decade, but cops like this was not uncommon in the area's like Manchester, and where I lived, Enfield.
Never been to CT and never will because of massholes like the jerk and his cousin in this video
I haven't been to America in my life, and I don't ever want to go.
@@chozusmakavelli Good we dont want you here.
@@stevejames9510 Somebody is a bootlicker..., lol!
That officer should be on a talent show. Because not everyone can tap dance while fishing.
Don’t worry... sitting with that laser gun all day every day will give him crazy cancer eventually... I was a cop for 11 years and REFUSED to have radar in my car the entire time. Why they still allow it is beyond me... Oh wait, I remember why... The road cops health don’t matter to the revenue starved bureaucrats .
@@flojotube9323 We live in a sea of radiation both natural and human generated. The countries with the longest life spans and best health outcomes are the ones with the largest amount of radiation in the environment. That is not surprising since humans evolved while being exposed to natural radiation of all types.
And just so you know....the monitor you are looking at while commenting on this video that you just watched is hitting you with more radiation than the radar gun. As does your smart phone for that matter.
@@flojotube9323 He claimed to be using radar while driving in the opposite direction. So if HE was the one speeding it would indicate that any vehicle traveling in the opposite direction would be speeding. They like to play that game. Fortunately there are some smart judges that throw out BS tickets like this.
@@trainguy1017 they probably have software that gives a reading while taking that into the equation. At least I hope so!!
I'm writing that comment down in my book of best RUclips comments ever lol
Is there a follow up on this
I wouldn't keep arguing with this officer; I would immediately go to his station and speak with a supervisor though.
I was actually impressed on how quickly and efficiently the driver pulled over, given the circumstances.
Keep in mind the officer didn’t pull his lights until 0:53.
Me too and if he continued to take a left to pull over it would have been safer unlike what the cop expected.
The cop is so stupid he propably paid an extra to finish his ground school.
Ya true, he did that as efficiently as possible, like a pro
I hate it when I hear a cop siren. I usually panic. They scare the heck out of me.
@@kathrynbarnes7873 Then you probably shouldn't drive on a public road. You could "panic" straight into another car or a pedestrian.
That cop had a bad attitude from the first second he opened his mouth.
This is a bull sh*t stop. He has nothing to do but harass people. The man saw him and was trying to pull over.
He threw his lights on at a difficult intersection knowing the driver had no options. It was just a tactic to get something else on the driver. He could have followed the driver until a parking lot and the put on the lights What an ass
Everybody wants to be treated nice even when they break the law. Entitlement. When I was growing up I learned my lessons by consequences. Now everybody perceives consequences as being treated unfairly. How will you ever learn from your mistakes without consequences? It's no wonder cops are leaving the force. They are tired of dealing with all these entitled arrogant people
@@notsure5731 fucking aye
@@notsure5731
Police associations are constantly advising drivers to pull over where it is safe. Since the gentleman was in the left turn lane, it was not safe to pull to the right across an intersection. It's also illegal to do so. Add to that that pulling to the right from a left turn lane is a dangerous action, because no driver would be expecting such a maneuver.
Now let's talk about all those other cars in the oncoming traffic. They should have stopped when they saw the lights and heard both the siren and the horn, but they didn't. And what if one of them had been turning left. They would not have expected the vehicle to sudden make a lane change and go straight through the intersection...BECAUSE IT'S ILLEGAL TO DO SO!
Seriously, the drivers attitude has nothing to do with entitlement. It has everything to do with the confusion the officer created AND the attitude he displayed from the start.
Officers are taught to let drivers a certain amount of travel to find a safe spot to pull over. I've seen this so many times that that it's the norm. Across the intersection to the right was not a safe place; the officer was standing in the lane of traffic. This officer was so wrong.
So, go ahead and say thus guy was an entitled jerk fo doing what any other driver in the country would have done, because that's what we're told to do.
Driver handled it well. The rest of the discussion can take place during the civilian complaint. Many things police do pulling people over are confusing and potentially dangerous. Many things some drivers do are potentially dangerous. Everyone is so certain what they do is obviously right.
In this particular instance, the driver was absolutely correct about the intersection. You are trying to lump this particular stop in with every other stop when we have video of this one & it’s what we are discussing. Also, the driver voicing his concerns during the stop would have backed up his civilian complaint and it would maybe not get looked over so easily as the dozens of other civilian complaints.
@@blingqueen2235 Yes there is video, yes some discussion on camera might support the civilian complaint. I still think most civilian-police interactions, including this one, are hurt by too much talking. These roadside "debates" do not convince either party. If you think this sort of dialogue will convince a senior officer, review board or judge, then you have more faith in the rationality of the system than I.
@@markchandler7089 o no, I have no faith in the system! Lol! That’s exactly why I would voice my concerns right there at the time of the stop. Not so much to convince anyone in the system, but only to back up my complaint. Kinda like a receipt if you will! Lol
Take it to court, I do and won 🏆
BTW, the one ticket I have gotten in my over 45 years of driving was when I was in the left-hand lane of a two lane city street (speed limit was 45 and I drove this street every day after dropping my daughters off at daycare). There were several semi-trucks in the right hand lane, however, one of them that directly next to me, immediately started merging into my lane. He left me no choice but to enter the yellow dotted center divide turn lane, and when I saw a car approaching from the opposite direction to turn left in front of me, I immediately sped up and merged back into the lane I originated in. Just my bad luck, after I moved over to the right lane and was clear of all the trucks, I saw a motorcycle cop out of the corner of my eye. About 1'2 a mile later, he pulled up behind me and lit me up. I did not pull over on the road I was on, even though there was a small shoulder, because we both would have been in a close proximity to the right lane, where all the semi-trucks were approaching. I instead found the next side street and pulled over once I found enough room. Initially, the officer asked me why I did not pull over immediately when he turned on his lights. When I explained to him that it was not safe for either of us because of how narrow the shoulder was and how many trucks drive on the street in the right hand lane every day, he thought for a few seconds, and then thanked me for being so considerate. It did not get me out of the ticket for doing 55 in a 45, however, even though I fully explained to him what caused me to drive that speed and then merge from the turn lane to the right lane so suddenly. I have never heard of a motorcycle officer letting anyone off with a warning.🥲
Had a teacher like that in HS. Would NEVER admit she was wrong. Once, she marked the same answer differently on two tests. One test was mine. She refused to change either grade and I was suspended for the only time in my life for what I said out of frustration.
If I was your parent, I would commend you for your assertiveness when you are right. Thats the way you should be. Not being a pathetic sheep.
Now I want to know what you said though...
@@alancarnell2747 I inferred that with those standards, the garbage man could teach the class but not as eloquently. She was not impressed.
@@superque4 nice
i once worked for a moron, he even said 'my way or the highway' . one day he had me saw through a live gas line. i did and could feel a breeze, he said it was just air. a few hours later he had blown up the property luckily i was nowhere around, unfortunately neither was he
Actually if someone asks for a supervisor you should get one
When conducting a traffic stop are they allowed to get you out the car immediately and put you in handcuffs??? Because that happened me they said they pulled me over for expired plates then it came back valid but they still kept me in cuffs and still conducted a traffic stop i was confused
I recently got stoped by a officer. I answered all questions where I was coming from. Where i was going. Told him why I was driving on bad tags and no insurance. Didn't try to fill him full of BS. He had me good to rights. He said just be careful and we was on our way. There are a lot of good cops. All we have to do is be honest and give respect.
not necessarily i say little as possible to police, yes give respect because im scared of their abusive power. its it not out of respect, but of fear of them trumping up another charge. but yea there ar egood ones out there
Just from the sound of how this guy's abusing his keyboard in the patrol car it sounds like a course in anger management is in order.
I'd be mad too if it sounded like my printer was gonna explode too
Officer Matthew Shepard needs to be drug tested and evaluated.
He is definitely on something.
@@williardbillmore5713 I know this asshole. He gave me a cell phone ticket years ago. My phone was in my back pocket my entire drive to work
@@jessiev7383 no you didn’t/ no it wasn’t. Take your pick. We both know your full of bullshit
He’s typing? God forbid
I heard a cop crying about how law enforcement is under attack and he just don't understand why. Maybe it's because of situations like this.
Situations like what? Where someone was going 17 over the speed limit with multiple people standing nearby? The Officer being calm and explaining everything and doing his job the way he should?
Bad ones reported on in the press all the time, they never balance it by showing positive things police do, like the officer who goes regularly around his neighbourhood and plays dolls, kicks a ball and plays games with local kids of all races, a few minutes each time and kids run to him hug him and respect him. Heard of one who adopted a drug addicts baby when it was born so mum could stop worrying about what was going to happen when she gave birth and she turned her life around. So many you never see on the news, that's why the good ones complain about it.
That is not why though... this certainly does not help. But it is NOT the reason why.
Saying you don't understand why law enforcement is under attack is a lie or the cop is dumb
@commenter You must be law enforcement..
From someone who grew up in a country town and moved to the city in the 90s and you look at the police in their eyes as they drive past you and then get interrogated or stripped searched, both on the streets and dumb ass questions like why is your chicken roll cold and not hot before tearing a sealed package open looking for drugs! This wasn't America but Victoria, Australia so please understand why people get annoyed with ego driven donkeys like the cop in this footage
If the officer had any proper training or significant experience he would "light-em-up" AFTER the motorist was safely through the intersection and in a place where there was room to safely pull over.
All he accomplished was to spook and confuse the driver in the middle of a busy intersection.
With that said, the motorist was correct to assume the Police car was on an emergency call and trying to get around him in a hurry...
Why don't cops know the public can travel to a safe place when being pulled over. Puzzles me..
Cop pulled him for using a phone while driving which turns into speeding an trys to go for drink driving......what a wanker
It doesn't "turn" into speeding, he clocked him at 42 you idiot.
Cops and their egos, he escalated the traffic stop.
As usual, cops don't enforce the law, they enforce their ego's on us.
@@lauralishes1 guy was speeding and thinks he’s above the law. Some ego
@@lauralishes1 His ego? Can you timestamp where he exuded his ego?
@Alpha Unit says the boot licker, cop lover.
@Alpha Unit like you never speed to the beauty parlor fruit cake
I once had a cop throw his lights on when i sped up to pass a truck so I could get off at my exit off the highway. There was no where to pull over as the shoulder was filled with snow after a recent storm. I got off my exit and continued around the ramp to the toll plaza with his lights and sirens blazing and then pulled over where it was safe. This trooper yelled at me why I didn't pull over right then and there. I said "it was not safe". He said "I make that determination". No, you don't. I'm driving and I did not feel safe with no where to pull over on a busy major roadway. He let me go with a warning, after trying to accuse me of speeding for changing lanes.
This cop wanted him to stop within 1 second of the siren coming on. That is not possible. There is reaction and respond time. This guy shouldn't be a cop.
His ego ran that traffic stop as there was no place to safely pull over so quickly at these busy intersections.
@curtis bowers u just another bootlicker!?!? Everybody wants to stop on their general direction of travel. Now he has to do a u -turn to go to his direction of travel.
If u listened to the cop didn't want to understand the driver's perspective he just wanted to have his way cause the law says so!!
He’s wasting his time even talking to the cop.
You are correct! the COURTS are where it is argued not the side of the road That driver lives in mommy's basement GOOD JOB OFFICER!
@@penni11 :: that is such a great answer! I wonder how things might have been different if the guy didn't have such an attitude. He could have said something simple like "I was confused. I'm terribly sorry. I didn't know what you wanted me to do." But he ran his mouth and even made the statement that he continued turning left because he was going that way anyway. Well, the vehicle code says when a police car is behind you with his lights and siren on you're to yield to the right. The fact that he had a cell phone out recording from GetGo kind of told us what kind of attitude he was going to have. The motorist was just ticked off because the officer wasn't going to play his BS game. LOL. Good reply, Penni!
GENERAL DISARRAY'S BOSS 83 no, we just would like to keep our streets safe for our families. He was going 42 in a 25. He should have taken his ticket like a man and slowed down for everyone’s safety but instead he was a little whiny b*tch boy.
P-I-G had it in his Head👮🏻♂️ to bolster the charge for the stop 🛑. Had to enter the Right, rite Away argument. 👎🏽
He's probably an ex marine. Who did not get to shoot his gun. And takes his frustration out on innocent people. Absolutely trash
What a nitpicking traffic stop!!
You pull someone over when it is safe to do so, that cop should've waited until he turned left and then pulled him over,
He had him flashed while turning from the previous intersection, the driver had plenty of time to.safely pull over to the right
@@je.9793 you're missing my point, if that cop had any road safety training he wouldn't have gone after him like he did, it doesn't matter whether he had his lights flashing or not what that cop did was to put other road users in danger, if anything with his haste to catch him and give him a ticket his driving was worse than the bloke he stopped, he didn't even try and educate him on the dangers of speeding
@@littlemissy2883 he didnt do anything that was extremely unsafe. I agree he probably shouldn't have sped that fast, but given the road conditions, there was no additional danger added to what he did. Speeding isn't that dangerous, and honestly, 25 is slow as shit, so I don't blame the guy for going 40. 40 isnt fast. I dont think the cop put anyone else in danger.
I do think it is ironic that he pulled someone over for speeding, but had to go at a faster speed to catch that person to tell them not to speed. Personally, anytime I see a cop speeding in the direction I'm going without lights on, I match their speed and follow. This officer did have his lights on, which alerts other drivers. So.it really isn't too dangerous.
@@je.9793 if it's 25 speed limit, surely it's 25 for a reason and in the UK if we get pulled for speeding cops don't usually give tickets out they try and educate us about the dangers of speeding but if we do get a ticket, we are given the option of either except the fine and points on our lisence or go on a speed awareness course, but in the US it seems if you're caught it's instant fine and no explanation as to the dangers of speeding especially where there is a low speed limit
@@littlemissy2883 once you get ticketed, depending on the speed, you can contact the court and request defensive driving course in lieu of going to court and its usually a lesser fine.
As for the education part, you really don't need to be told why speeding is wrong. I feel like, in most cases, its not so much that the speed is dangerous, just that its above the posted sign. For example, in NY, the fastest speed limit I've seen is 65, but you can safely travel 75 on most highways. I dont think you really get dangerous speeds until you start pushing 85/90, but thats because I'm from Texas. It also depends on toad conditions, traffic conditions, etc, but I feel most vehicles today can safely travel 80mph on most highways. As for 25mph, unless you are driving in an active school zone, that is too slow. The ability to brake at 25 vs 40 is not much different. Most residential areas are 30. Mine where I live is 15 and I think its ridiculous.
Driver needs to learn to shut up & get a lawyer to argue it out in court.
Go pay a lawyer $2,000 for a $200 speeding ticket ? There's a thing called sunk costs. Google it.
@@gauge6513 My speeding ticket cost $100 for the lawyer(The Ticket Clinic) & $180 court costs with no points/no school & that was when I went 10 miles over the school zone speed limit.There is a thing called a better lawyer.Google it.
Shid we'd be dead quick fast and in a Hurry..
@@gauge6513 He still needs to learn to shut up and stop trying to litigate his case on the side of the road. The more you talk the more they can use against you.
@@gauge6513 "pay $2000 for a $200 speeding ticket"... Ummm are you dumb?? Traffic ticket lawyers commonly cost $25-$50... As a matter of fact that's just if you cant take the day off work, you dont even need a lawyer for traffic court you could do it yourself 😂😂
One of the reasons why the driver might be unsure of the town they're in is because there's a Maple Ave. in both Montville (where the video begins) and Waterford (Quaker Hill), PLUS a Maple Rd. in Quaker Hill that terminates at Rt. 32, but changes to Jerome Rd. at the Montville town line. If you're not local, it could be confusing. I used to live in Uncasville, work in Quaker Hill, and I still occasionally get them confused.
he should have sent for a supervisor. when he didn't, claim the 5th and take it to court.
Please explain how to beat 42 mph in a 25 mph zone when clocked on radar.
@@bobberguy1 pig lying
a cop does not need to call a supervisor when you request one at a traffic stop.
@@MrOnay-px1jx pigs don't like you either
@@eaddyquincy5535 except im sure they do since i am able to give basic human decency and respect instead of act like a child when pulled over
Cop is already lying and never tell him your busy
Cop made illegal u turn and speeding without lights and sirens. So many things wrong with this stop.
Officer: You didn’t update your address.
Driver: I just moved six months ago.
🤔
The cop is a collector for the state. He must be proud he's making a difference in this world.
42 in a 25... that is making a difference.
@@MrNirom1 Arrrrr, a fan of pirates, are ye?
@@m0600194 I am in fan of two things... people who obey the laws... and the police who enforce those laws!!
@@MrNirom1 high taxes and self serving bureaucrats are a few of my favorite things also. Go team revenue collections!
@@MrNirom1 problem is police make up laws due to many of them believing they are above it.
It sounds like the cop has a toy police car going around on his seat!
perfect example of people slowing down to observe and the others want to obedient because they see lights. these people drive me nuts. i want to go to work and then drive home.
right from the get go, you could see this cop has a serious problem
The cop is on a power trip.
This cop 👮♂️ escalates from 0 to 99 thinking 🤔 that people owe him something, little that he doesn’t understand we don’t, write your ticket and get the F away from me.
Lol facts
Finally someone See's what's going on... Ppl siding with the officer when the officer obviously escalated the situation then try to find anything to make it seem like the driver was drunk etc. The majority of them abuses their power.
That’s what the law is. The stop should last no longer than reasonable to write the ticket.
why didnt he flip his lights on at the stop before they turned left to get to the intersection? he would have not made it to the 4 way intersection had he done that. he literally waited for him to clear the 3 way with a left turn before fliping his lights
He did. His blue lights were on for 9 seconds before the light turned green. You can see their reflection in the bumper.
So basically this driver was but hurt for getting a ticket. Well that's what court is for, address your grievance to the judge, it's your constitutional right to do so, but not at the side of the road with the officer. If there was ANYTHING this cop did wrong, was not disengaging from conversation sooner. He was polite, sir and ma'am, didn't raise his voice, didn't swear, and was not once derogatory. He was direct and maintained control of the stop. Not sure what the driver has to complain about? This pretty much will go no where and not sure why this was posted as a "Big bad evil cop doing his job" video?
To me, the officer put himself in danger of being hit in this situation. That is a very narrow road and I believe I would have thanked the driver for pulling over in a safer spot and looking out for my safety, then I would have conducted the stop.
@commenter u dont need a license to kno to pull over to the right 💀
Cops a douche
Actually your allowed to pull over where you feel safe
This cop was clearly an abuser and I'll bet he has a history of it and probably abuses family as well.
I couldn't agree more with what you said. He was part way in the road causing cars to swerve around him.
This man asked 4 an supervisor and the Cop lies denying him an Superior 😭
That's against the law and it further escalated thus encounter
Yes, it does.
@@ecclairmayo4153 what's against the law ? not calling a supervisor would be a policy violation.
@@AndyB718 - I stand corrected...policy violation
there is no state or federal law requiring an officer to contact or summon a superior when requested. that action is reserved for the officer if he/she believes he needs assistance. any problems you have with the officer or procedure should be presented in court or in the form of an official complaint after the incident is over. equally false is the belief that a female officer is required to frisk/search a female suspect or detainee
He couldn't turn right from the center lane. That dangerous and illegal. Would get ticketed for that too.
This was hysterical liberal news reporter. That was a shoulder lane.
The driver and his passenger/cousin are just as facetious/annoying if not more so than the cop! He keeps arguing about something that the cop did not even give him a ticket for!
This is why I had a professional front and rear drive cam system with audio and GPS Tag installed in my vehicle
even the most expensive is cheaper and less headache than fines and a record
@Meg E
I got the Thinkware U1000 Model. It was about $650 plus I had it professionally installed at a car audio shop for $120. But there is different models that range from $50 to $1000. But Thinkware is a better quality name.
I was lucky enough to integrate a DVR to one of my cars built in cameras, made for a CLEAN install...the other car is a bit trickier to make the cameras even slightly hidden (sports car problems)
I got the Viofo A129 for $179. It's front and rear wired, high def, audio, shows speed and location via GPS, and has wifi to download videos to you phone via a free app. It's not their newest model but great for the price.
@@cdc194
I have mine linked to WiFi in my vehicle. It also records directly to a cloud drive. That's way the police can't have access to it. Police are known for tampering with video and erasing video cards....
"Don't you know where you are?" I'm not being aggressive. Sure you're not :)
When the driver asked for cops badge number he stated oh your from Hopechester , which is not even the area they were ! The driver only needed to remember where he picked up his cousin which is montville ! So yes you should know where you are especially since you just picked up your cousin there ! If you look further into this Matt it also states the driver admitted he has a mental illness that makes him feel everyone is attacking him when there not.
Whether or not the driver said that, most people in the comments agree that the cop's attitude was very poor and he was being aggressive 🤷♂️
@@jacobydove8213 The cops attitude sucks. And I spent 22 years in law enforcement.
@@meaghancote-mcauley79 Wait so you're supposed to know at all times whatever bumblefuck township and city you're traveling through now or you get accused of being impaired? Lol yeah no
When stopped by a cop, the first thing you should say is; ''Good morning/afternoon/evening officer, how may I help you?!
That immediately gives you the command of the situation, and relaxes the cop.
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Same when you tell a woman to calm down.
@@janeysiegrist5061 I've never been in that situation.
Perhaps you would elaborate a little.
@@niklar55 I'll just advise you to not attempt it
@@janeysiegrist5061
When it comes to cops, I have, and it worked, so I'm speaking from experience.
When it comes to women, I get them to smile and laugh.
No additional calming needed!
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@@niklar55 you sound like a smart human
I'm a retired police officer and I would have made a complaint against that overzealous badge heavy officer as well
Since when does a speeding ticket require family history? This officer is just fishing.
6:45 Didn't know cops have screaming chicken in their patrol car.
12:07
That is the radar in the cops car telling him that the cars approaching or leaving are accelerating or decelerating
I watched this video just to see what you were talking about...and busted out laughing. It sounds exactly like you said!
😂😂😂😂
Yup and the batteries are dying.
No he turned the lights on while at the traffic lights but the officer was professional. He wasn’t aggressive at all, I don’t think so anyway.
Don’t answer any! No, no, no
I'm with driver.
Next time I'm stopping right in middle of road.
me too
And when a car creams them all over the road it will be beautiful KARMA! 😘😜🤣😂🐑🤡
GOOD THAT WILL BE AN EXTRA CHARGE =IMPEEDNG TRAFFIC LOSER
@@penni11 Up to the cop to conduct a safe stop.
My friend has gotten a ticket for that before lol
Seems like the issue of where they are and where exactly they should have pulled over is likely because this cop just gave a ticket outside of his jurisdiction and he knows it.
This same cop officer shepherd pulled me over and tried accusing me of drinking making me do tests until I told him to do a breathalyzer. This cop is a predator. Terrible police force
What speed did the cop go in order to catch up with this driver? Looks like he exceeded the posted speed limit as well.
Why are you answering questions? You asked for a supervisor and he said no. You should've kept quiet after that. His talking was to establish his reasons on the camera to get out of it. 🙄
Exactly. When he was denied a supervisor, then he showed what kind of person he is. That should be the she to keep quiet.
TRUMP 2020 🇺🇸
@@mrbubbles5333 because youre a bootlicker. A redcoat loyalist
@@fiolds350 but it had a political ad in it didn’t it
@Jean Toronto Raptors it had a political ad in it. Didn’t it. Now who’s an bootlicker? You don’t know shit
Cop “Once we got into the intersection I lit you up”, why did you wait to light him up when you were both in the intersection? You are a hazard waiting to happen sir cop badge #21.
Okay, you know damn well you're required to immediately pull to the right for ANY lights & siren. The reason for the right is so emergency vehicles don't have to guess where you're going - decides to pass on the left when you go left. This is really basic stuff any driver should know.
@@dwightstewart7181 the problem here sir is that he was lit up in the middle of the intersection while trying to make a left turn, that was an irresponsible move on the part of the cop. & yes, I used to be a cop in South Carolina. You wait to light them up AFTER they clear the intersection for the safety of all at the intersection.
@@dwightstewart7181 Incorrect. That's stuff from 70 years ago! Yield right of way is the correct answer. If you are being stopped, then proceed to a point where it is safe to pull over. There are lots of places on the road where it isn't safe to pull to the right. Are you saying I should drive into a ditch or off the side of a bridge?
@@drewrobertson6286 .. Oh, come on. Don't act stupid. He turned on his lights after both vehicles stopped, the light turned green, and they both started moving again. Any idiot knows to go on through the intersection and then stop. The guy in fact did that.
@@tclem44 .. From 70 years ago? Guy, it's in your current drivers handbook and traffic codes nationwide. There's an assumption that you're smart enough to not drive into a ditch or off a bridge.