Can YouTube change policing? Ask cop watchers JamesFreeman, LackLuster, TomZebra, LauraShark, & more

It has been 5 years of PAR! That's why Taya Graham and Stephen Janis are celebrating with this special special livestream panel that will bring together cop watchers James Freeman, LackLuster, The Battousai, Tom Zebra, Laura Shark, and Otto The Watchdog for a timely discussion about the possibility of police reform, the importance and impact of cop watching, and why it's vital that we all find ways to keep fighting for change. Please join us for an interactive discussion where you can ask our guests questions in the live chat during the premiere!
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[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

To all auditors: Keep fighting the good fight! Until these public servants realize integrity and accountability are values not to be feared, YOU ARE NEEDED! Thank you for your service.

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much! You are too kind! Thank you so much for watching!!! -taya :)

[@jcinthailand]

Thank you for taking the time to highlight the people that are out there in the trenches exposing the corruption of the police state.

[@Irisheyes22]

I love ALL you guys!! Please dont stop. I dont think just anybody can be cop watchers, activist,etc. You all are brave and making a difference. THANK YOU ALL!!!

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much for your kind support!!! -taya :)

[@cajunrandy2143]

another GREAT show by TAYA and STEPHEN !! two true american patriots !

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much it was great to have you in the live chat!!! -taya :)

[@michaelcopeland5544]

I was busy this morning but I just couldn’t stop watching this. I admire and thank you all for what you do.❤

[@terrylemons186]

Congratulations this was a great great show

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much I appreciate it! -taya :)

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Happy anniversary 5 years🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎂🎂🎂excellent job

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much! -taya :)

[@Friendsincode]

Amazing line up thank you for everyones efforts to make this 5 years of the PAR show.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Thank you, TRNN. Keep fighting the good fight!

[@therealnews]

We really appreciate your support! -taya :)

[@nassau3468]

I thought Stephen and I only shared in common that we sometimes wear ill fitting shirts, but hearing the emotion come through his voice based on his experiences I now realize we share quite a bit more.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Thanks Taya & Stephen for another incredible Stream. 🌹🙆🏽‍♀️🙇🏿‍♂️

[@therealnews]

You are too kind! Thank you so much!!! -taya :)

[@OttoByOgraffey]

The Battousai is a King of auditors.

[@spensero92]

And the only one that's not In it for the money cough cough James Freeman cough cough

[@therealnews]

I respect him so much, I wish I was as knowledgeable as he was when he was in his early 20s! And I also really like his style, which is deliberate, calm, and very strategic! I am honestly a fan! -taya :) @thebattousai

[@geoffreyfield6686]

Otto, what a journey. et al. You both done good on this one, enjoyed in full. Turned on notifications. Kudos.

[@chrispowers4704]

Happy 5 Years!!🎉

[@therealnews]

Thank you Chris!!!!

[@Irisheyes22]

Yah 🎉 Congratulations!!!

[@scotthazelton519]

Thanks for sharing Taya

[@steveladner4346]

You have the right to a trial if you can afford one.

[@therealnews]

That is the unfortunate truth! thank you for your comment and for watching! -taya :)

[@sketch6995]

Oh you'll get a trial....but you only get JUSTICE if you pay for it. Because Justice is a commodity that is bought and sold to the highest bidder. And the court of law is the bazaar in which that transaction takes place.

[@Slippery_Pickle47.3]

This is the case in my country, where justice is bought far more corruptly than the American system. I watch the state of law enforcement in the US out of a kind of morbid curiosity. The authoritative mercy of men following orders. Where as my police are only dangerous when you are in the wrong place and up to no good, if you stay out of trouble you’re fine. I wish you guys the best of luck with retaining your rights and with holding your government accountable. This however depends on how many people stand up and care. If the people don’t object, it’s consent by apathy. Freedom isn’t free at all, it comes at the highest price, blood. But it is usually given away freely.

[@therealnews]

@@Slippery_Pickle47.3 Thank you so much for your comment. I agree so much with your statement, "However, it depends on how many people stand up and care. If the people don't object, it's consent by apathy." I hope that by sharing these reports, we can give people the information they need and inspire people to advocate for meaningful reform and respect of our civil liberties. Do you mind sharing with me what country you are referring to? Also, I find it fascinating that you watch our policing! Would you mind if i made this the comment of the week? -taya

[@lindaorr1028]

Happy Birthday Taya and Stephen!

[@therealnews]

Thank you!🤗taya

[@jacobjerrall6381]

Congratulations 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@therealnews]

Thank you! And thank you for watching!!! -taya :)

[@refoliation]

Shoutout to Big Nick South Florida Accountability.

[@clivenz1109]

I was watching a probation hearing for a man that got 11 years for a second offense of breaking into a car, seven years apart. In his 12th year in prison the Police charge him again for the same offense as a recidivist offender and he was sentenced to life. The current probation hearing was held in his 21st year in prison... Hard to believe these things can happen.

[@russellmanweller6694]

I don't believe it, and then again I do. It's got to be something more than you pointed out, if it is to be believable, but I also know exactly what insanity these powers are capable of, so I know that they do stuff like that. But it's not believable in the scope of reality. At least not the reality that we believe could be possible. I don't know how to make it make sense.

[@christophwilhelm6431]

I want to hear the rest of Stephen's song😎👍

[@therealnews]

Taya here! Okay, if you insist! but we can do that! :)

[@jacobjerrall6381]

They wanted for make an example of him to scared all other.cop watchers

[@lindaorr1028]

My thought too. I think if he had it to over again he wouldnt have spoken so severely to the judge. Just because you supposedly can doesnt mean you should.

[@therealnews]

I think you are right, he is supposed to be an example, a deterrent, a warning and perhaps even a threat. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment! -taya :)

[@assuredfinancialsolutions2413]

Families are being destroyed by another group in our government. 4th, 14th, 1st. Qualified immunity, secret courts, deprivation of rights. No one seems to want to fight this group. I'd love to tell my family's story and show the stories I've been collecting from around the country

[@lindaorr1028]

CPS is evil. Ive seen so much regarding them in many states.

[@rights_are_god_given]

This was an amazing show! Thanks for everything you're doing, have done and will do in the future!

[@therealnews]

We appreciate your kindness! thank you! -taya :)

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

"On KZbin you don't have an audience; you have a community..." We/they can be both, actually. Audiences can be parts of or whole communities.

[@siegfried19888]

Smart glasses like meta raybands will make it more easy to record the cops 💪

[@therealnews]

I hope we will have that soon! And I hope it is affordable! -taya And thanks for your comment!

[@michaelcopeland5544]

Wonderful news show

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much I appreciate it! -taya :)

[@arpjoe]

Great show!! Happy anniversary

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your kind comment! -taya :)

[@vixen420]

Great lineup !!

[@therealnews]

Thank you! I just feel bad because there are other cop watchers I wish I could have included, I don't want to insult anyone, but I am so glad we had the amazing cop watchers join us! -taya

[@Yoop3r906]

Thank you for your content! The police in my local public safety dropped the ball with a solid State to State stalking case, which was proven by the Michigan crime lab when they found malware and downloads, but the Det/Sgt miss handled the case itself, which caused the case to not go forward. 😡 I studied criminal justice at NMU and served as a deputy sheriff in my county jail in my younger days for 1.5 years. My regret is not knowing to record the police and detective with every encounter we had. They back tracked facts of the case and this monster is attached to a major crime. I'm literally assisting Florida LE with a cold case homicide because of my education and my knowledge is who the alleged person is. I connected the 4th person to report them. I met a man who had the same detective over a domestic abuse case and the victim has been victimized over and over by her. I am emailing her son and advising they record the police in the future. Now having watched this, as well as many of the cop watchers, I'm going to get cameras all over my city now and get these corrupt cops to be held accountable. Thank you for your work and services to all of U.S. Godspeed 🇺🇸

[@therealnews]

I am so glad that you are able to use your education, experience, and knowledge of this particular case to help the victim! I wish you the very best in assisting them in getting justice! Also, I think it is terrific that you will be campaigning for body-worn cameras in your local law enforcement agencies as well as greater CCTV coverage-- video footage is the one thing that can help victims of crime and victims of police misconduct have any chance at justice. Please keep us updated!!! -taya you can always send me an email at PAR just mention in the subject line we chat in the comment section.

[@scotthazelton519]

Ultimate authority, That's the problem

[@therealnews]

very true! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment! -taya :)

[@scotthazelton519]

The pleasure is all mine Taya

[@rizzovonhammy]

The police must be stopped.

[@chrispowers4704]

Let's schedule that hour with battousi

[@therealnews]

Sounds good!!!

[@StrydersWay]

I have only met 3 cops that upheld our rights and were good cops. Im 54 now and only 3 out of 54 years? Needs change.

[@therealnews]

Well said! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment! -taya :)

[@abandonedcranium6592]

That went way too fast! That can only mean I was having a blast! 👏👍

[@therealnews]

Thank you!!!!

[@publicutility]

✌💞🖖🤙💪😁

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

nice love your YT channel

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment! -taya :)

[@mrsmarsh6619]

You are awesome Love your work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@blakesmith9039]

Lackluster! Hes awesome.

[@therealnews]

I must agree! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment! -taya :)

[@davidpeppers551]

2:00:25 Suffering connects us all, Stephen! All of us suffer, every one. Some more and some less, but we all suffer. We all suffer. You are not alone.

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much for this kind comment I will make sure that stephen sees it I am taking a screen shot now, it will mean a lot to him, my sincere thanks-taya

[@davidpeppers551]

@@therealnews You are welcome. Both of you.

[@janklaas6885]

📍1:55:34 👌 2📍 1:38:30 3📍 52:48

[@dandailey1857]

Eric Brandt did 55 mph in a 55 mph zone akin to Oliver North explaining it. Govt charged Eric for doing 180 mph in a 55 mph with no evidence.

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

LOL with Steven about the detail re: street drug prices!

[@therealnews]

Lol!!!! No comment! -taya :)

[@jamesnordhoff3536]

Awesome show y’all 🤙

[@therealnews]

thank you so much!!!!1 Taya

[@lindaorr1028]

Darn it i missed another live stream!!!! 4 hour time difference, i was not home yet!!!

[@therealnews]

Don't you worry about it!!! Just make sure to hear my thank you just for you at the end, I loved your card!!!!! -taya :)

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Haha, oh wow, cool, Philip, cool that you got that sign signing to be part of the settlement! Nice!

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Haha, Laura and Daniel "Tom's" parody of your show was funny!

[@anitafrail8435]

Awesome show!

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Nahh, Taya, don't apologize for laughing with that Otto clip! We totally understand why that's so hella-funny!

[@therealnews]

I just feel bad because he endured so much difficulty because of his activism, but oh my goodness, Otto has an amazing sense of humor, and he is brave! -taya

[@OttoByOgraffey]

@under duress, LACKLUSTER is one word. You're separating the words in your search. That's why you can't find Lackluster.

[@donnied6759]

CHILLIES going to be pissed off when he sees this 😅😂

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Wow, Philip, I love that retired judge who was so proud of you! Too bad she's already retired now, huh?

[@flateartheffect679]

Wow Great Show!! Thanks to all of you for your work. This progress is slow but change is coming one way or another. I sure wish I had all the links of the content creators. If you see this please leave them if you can. Thanks!

[@dtcdtc8328]

Never underestimate the amount of Israeli IPs involved. Everyone needs to look into the ADL's programs that send Local and Federal law enforcement to Israel to learn their tactics. They train ,again, our local law enforcement does, with Israeli "counter terrorism" law enforcement and then apply those tactics on regular Americans in local communities. I know a lot still think they're "our ally" but they're truly NOT.

[@bipolarmarmalade1093]

❤❤❤

[@butch1dc]

Has anyone noticed that if some bootlicker says ‘if you film police in my town I’ll be sure to use my gun on you so they don’t have to’, the police and government will applaud them, thank them, even warn them not to get into trouble. But if an activists says ‘we need to put an end to bad policing’ they’ll be questioned and then put on a list as a danger to law enforcement.

[@user-jz4wu1rx4m]

James freeman OG CAREER KILLLER

[@spensero92]

LOL no he isnt

[@chrispowers4704]

There is hope

[@therealnews]

Yes there is! And thank you for taking the time to be in the comments, we appreciate you! And we miss you! -taya

[@jackjackson7035]

We all know what’s happening!! Corruption at its ultimate

[@scotthazelton519]

When the corruption goes all the way to the DOJ what can you do?

[@therealnews]

We keep trying and we don't give up! -taya

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Dale, not _every_ commercial has a little jingle at the end, but probably several do.

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Ha! Here in Utah we once had a judge up in SLC who was a drug dealer, OMGosh!

[@therealnews]

Oh my!!! That is impressive! We had 6 cops who were drug dealers in Baltimore City, but a judge!?! That is next level!!! Do you remember their name? -taya

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

"...Pleading guilty just to make it stop." Right, it doesn't make it stop... at least right then. Because even without the existing prison sentence and interim new jail stay, the guilty plea makes you deal with the potential for its own jail or prison time, or/and maybe a fine.

[@scotthazelton519]

And then they wonder why people don't trust them

[@StrydersWay]

Its so worth it, just got my android upload.

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Haha, Taya, I love how you compared Philip's strategy to a "game of chess"!

[@therealnews]

thank you! I was just being honest about my impression of his tactics; he really is thinking 3 to 4 moves ahead; it's honestly impressive! And he is still so young! -taya

[@bttf85]

1:03:42 That's me! A stenographer writing on a steno machine 🤔

[@therealnews]

That's really cool! I am going to go back and check out the time code! -taya :)

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Interesting, Steven, Taya, and Dale, I didn't realize that buzz-buzz sound was from the police cameras; I thought it was something from their radios to get them to check something about those, even though we may not always hear a call coming in right after. You're sure it's not something that has to do with their radios instead? Also, Dale, why do you think that sample sounds "so bad"?

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Haha, I like that you acknowledged the presence of that (random?) cat out there.

[@therealnews]

Lol, I had to! I know that alley cat; I call him Mr. Wiggles; he is feral, BUT he knows how to schmooze and get food from humans when he really wants to! -taya

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Yeah, Eric is probably tough but I still think he shouldn't have gotten even close to a total of 12 years in prison for those original charges!

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

"If we don't make the individual decision to stand up, no one else is gonna do it for us." Taya, maybe no one else would do it for us even if we _do_ it for ourselves. Or... actually, sometimes they do, as we see with some of these people here.

[@TheCBC1984]

Can YT change policing? Ask undercover cops!

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Taya: "...A way to literally have a lawyer in their pocket." Nah, just *figuratively.*

[@therealnews]

You are correct! However, when they use the app, they will immediately have access to a real lawyer and be able to communicate with them in real-time, so one could argue they do have a lawyer in their pocket, just a 2-dimensional representation of the active consciousness and projection of their immediate thoughts, so in a sense, aren't they really in their pocket? Must they be physically embodied to be in their pocket, or is this extension of their consciousness enough to count as a "being?" It's kind of an interesting philosophical question! taya :) I think Descartes would agree having their thoughts and consciousness accessible in their pocket is their "being." Although other philosophers might disagree.

[@georgejackson7798]

How did having a phone worked out for Pastor Michael Jennings, who was watering his neighbor's plants. The cops took away his phone, he wasn't allowed to even call his wife. LackL..is not an auditor, more grift

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

@@therealnews: Yeah, Taya, I know the person using the system should be able to communicate with an attorney in real *[ ]* time. But just on that system; not in person. So one could argue that since there isn't an attorney actually in that person's pocket, the attorney is still only "in there" _figuratively,_ NOT literally. Yes, the attorney can "be in the caller's pocket," but only figuratively. But you said "literally," which refers to the _actual live body_ of the attorney, hence my comment here with the correct information.

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

@@georgejackson7798: Of course LL isn't an auditor; he's a reviewer. He has never claimed to be an auditor. So what? Also, how well or not that the system works is one thing, but that wasn't the point of my comment here. And you don't have to worry about so-called "grift" with this. If you don't like the system then don't spend money on it, duh.

[@russellmanweller6694]

Don't let Steven inside!😊

[@therealnews]

Don't you worry, he is back out there already! 😆taya

[@user-nd8cs3qx1v]

Don't fight the system use the system against itself

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Turner v. Driver didn't _establish_ the right; it just tries to _reinforce/remind_ them of it.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!!

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much for being such an active part ofthe chat I really enjoyed your comments! -taya :)

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Wow, those conditions at that _jail_ there in Louisiana are sucky; even though his threats were scary, he didn't actually carry them out, so I still feel bad for him. Why can't they even have those little semi-stall walls around the toilets? And why are there not even any books for that sort of entertainment, at least? What happened to prison being a place where some things are actually a little more fulfilling than in jail, such as being able to have enough online access that you could even get a new college degree while you're in there (in hopes of using it later when you get out)?

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Happy 5th anniversary, Taya and Steven, good show! Was this stream done on the exact anniversary date?

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Otto: "...If nobody tells the stories then there was no story to have." Yes there was; the thing happened whether someone told about it or not. So that thing happening is the story even if it isn't told.

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Daniel "Tom": "...Pulled over for no reason." Oh, there IS a reason. Everything that ever happens or exists has a reason. But some reasons just _aren't valid._

[@therealnews]

That is a very fair point! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment! -taya :)

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Oh, I forgot that TvD was based in the Fort Worth area. I was just out there in the D/FW area videoing and photoing the total solar eclipse on April 8! Literally right from the top level of one of the airport's parking garages (that's how closely to it that my flight from Utah landed)!

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Steven: "Thoughts and praise" isn't an empty phrase in general; just when used in an atheist-based way.

[@therealnews]

My understanding was that "thoughts and prayers" were empty when politicians who were unwilling to make any policy proposals to engage in a meaningful way with the deaths they were "mourning" made the gesture empty rhetoric- whether atheist or theist. But I should let him speak for himself; I will let him know you were asking questions in the comments and see if I can get him to jump in here. I am the one who responds to comments normally -taya

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Yeah, Taya, I worry about that too. But of course those corporations won't be trying to replace _all_ humans, since at least they want to keep themselves there making the money. But yeah, that stuff is still worrysome. And one guy I talked to says he believes that it's already too late to try to government-regulate it, at least in most potential ways! Ughh!

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

"He was about to get out!" ...Just to a halfway house; not fully out.

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Michael Willis from chat: "...We think to ourselves..." Specifying "to ourselves" because we can "think to someone else"?

[@anitafrail8435]

As Eric Brandt would say "oh my stars?"

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

"Because that's what they do with every single thing else." Not really. I've seen some things here in Utah actually _lightened up_ for the public.

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Why would Manuel turn himself in for doing a constitutionally protected activity?

[@therealnews]

He was told to turn himself in for a 180-day incarceration on threat of greater punishment if he did not come in voluntarily. -taya

[@bluehills38]

Been following Auditors since its inception 🗽Donate to my favorites when I can , It’s probably the most important group in America 🇺🇸. Make sure you all sign up for Attorney Shield 🛡️ It may save your life at a moment’s notice 🗽🛡️💯🇺🇸👌. Thanks for putting this together for all Americans ❤

[@therealnews]

Thank you so much for your support I appreciate it! -taya :)

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

And before I've seen your interviews with these people, I'll bet the following: that you won't stick to your 5-question limit with these people, since following up on something can easily raise new questions.

[@therealnews]

I didn't want to stop at 5 questions! It was a self-imposed limitation to ensure everyone received equal time, but I knew it would be tough to stick to-taya

[@patriot4095]

The one thing with cop watching that needs to happen… is teaching the new ones on the don’ts for example I’ve been watching the channel audit the audit and he’s shown people entering grade schools and saying it’s their right to film without giving their name ect. Which no one should be doing this in areas with children because of obvious reasons. We need those protected from just anyone coming in and wandering halls. Also from being in police parking lots ect. It may be your right to film but pushing the limits too much. These are the kinds of things that will ruin it for all.

[@melody2643]

He still has a home here with use

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

"Eric has never been a threat to anybody..." Uh... he did threaten judges.

[@lindac6416]

They are doing tape measure and keep moving there cars so the cop watcher have to leave the city

[@anitafrail8435]

Jeff Gray is OG

[@HelloKittyFanMan]

Michael Willis: "...Disorderly Conduct..." My question for him is: "Why are ya treating the term 'disorderly conduct' as if it's a personal or brand name?"

[@scotthazelton519]

The cowards safety will always come first