Officer Pulls Gun on Student Picking Up Trash Outside of Dorm Building | NowThis

This cop pulled his gun on a student who was picking up trash in front of his dorm.
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Zayd Atkinson, a student at Naropa University, was confronted by an officer while picking up trash for his work-study job outside of his dorm. The officer did not have reasonable suspicion that a crime was occurring and was not entitled to demand Atkinson's date of birth, according to an independent review by a former U.S. Attorney.
Research shows Black people are often exposed to heightened scrutiny and suspicion, which can begin early in childhood. 54% of Black Americans say they felt others 'have been suspicious of them because of the color of their skin,' compared to 6% of white Americans.
Several officers, some with guns drawn, surrounded Atkinson. A college faculty member later appeared to back up Atkinson. The police officers never asked the faculty member, a white man, to confirm his identity or prove that he worked for the college.
After almost 15 minutes, the officer gave Atkinson back his ID and left. The officer resigned two weeks after the incident but will remain on the city payroll until February 2020. An internal investigation found the officer violated 2 department policies but did not conclude he was racially biased.
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[@nandominus3025]

"Dispatch, we got a black man picking up trash, requesting assistance".

[@murkywateradminssions5219]

"Copy that sending in special forces eta 6 minutes over"

[@M0LL4TT]

“Request FBI.” “Suspect is continuing to pickup trash, over”

[@misomar7193]

"Hes threatening me with a bucket, over"

[@chemicalzxd]

"He is walking away with the trash, over"

[@pooruanimations]

Sir you're under arrest for picking up garbage

[@userboom3829]

Mother: pick up the trash honey Son: sorry mom, but that's against the law

[@dschuster6879]

Hey you're funny

[@doesobamacare]

@@dschuster6879 very funny

[@kaharoatetai2749]

Now I have a excuse not to pick up trash around the house

[@crocstock1091]

lol

[@notyou4430]

Relevance please

[@noomajones6618]

The fact that the cop felt threatened by a trash picker upper and he had a gun is delirious

[@mikeveis6393]

He's not a cop, he's an SS soldier of the American Gestapo. He's a coward

[@Jasterouge]

@@mikeveis6393So a typical cop then.

[@MarioMoss69]

​@@Jasterougeno

[@lkayde1996]

The cop felt threatened by a trash picker but he has a gun

[@paperplate4675]

He wasn't threatened he just wanted an excuse to shoot him and then claim he was threatened.

[@KaiGaming84]

Even after the cop realized he was in the wrong he didn't even apologize, just acted like he was doing the poor guy a favor by giving him back his ID. Cmon man, treat people better than that!!!

[@stanswaby]

He pursues the brother for “trespassing” on his own property, pulls a gun on him for…nothing. Then lies to his back-up to take down this dangerous felon after identifying him as a resident there Yet even after confirmation from Zayd’s WHITE boss and fellow resident, Smylie continues to harass the man wanting to do his day’s work So after internal investigation Smylie gets a paid vacation and unblemished service record. ….and that is not racial profiling??

[@mrcsanselmo]

The officer says “if you use that weapon on me”, so he classified himself as garbage?

[@SirZeck]

Well,he is.

[@abelis644]

Great comment!!!👏👏👏

[@alexakrznaric886]

😂😂😂

[@standingpineapple6651]

Ayyyyy

[@ciaranscl]

Nice one

[@PacesIII]

"He's a little irritated right now." YOU'RE THE ONE WHO IRRITATED HIM.

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

yeah, I exclaimed "you think?" out loud when he said that. 🙄

[@chibidevilchan5057]

It was making me heated just watching this BS

[@kymcharles1179]

And they have no idea how to deescalate the situation. The faculty member comes and says he knows him, but they make him stand ten metres away so he has to shout to try to calm the dude down, which obviously doesn´t work because who calms down when someone yells at you? Let the man go to him and talk to him quietly and let him know they will deal with it. But the cops don´t want a discussion they can´t hear happening because they want to control the situation that they caused. Even at the end the cop couldn´t let it go. He had to keep talking. Just say "I´m going to put your licence here and then walk away. Sorry for the inconvenience." and then do it and walk away. But no, he needed the last word. No wonder he got fired.

[@dustin2250]

OFFICER: "He's irritated right now. We tried to calm him by surrounding him with 6 officers, hands on weapons."

[@shahrikamin4699]

That is a different officer. It was the other officer, the first one, who irritated him. The other officers had nothing to do with it, they were made to believe that the young man was dangerous or holding a weapon.

[@Mirio032]

He tried to get that man killed when he called in for reinforcements and said he had a blunt object in his hands.

[@justinlindquist3396]

This is about the most disgusting thing I have ever seen. God bless this man for holding his own.

[@stanswaby]

He pursues the brother for “trespassing” on his own property, pulls a gun on him for…nothing. Then lies to his back-up to take down this dangerous felon after identifying him as a resident there Yet even after confirmation from Zayd’s WHITE boss and fellow resident, Smylie continues to harass the man wanting to do his day’s work So after internal investigation Smylie gets a paid vacation and unblemished service record. ….and that is not racial profiling??

[@france29111]

Guy : picks up trash and tries to ignore the officer Officer: I fEEL tHreAtenED

[@tim7330]

The officer was in the wrong

[@alin1597]

He had a IQ of at least -3

[@ErebusTheron]

For real no wonder he resigned. If you feel threatened by someone picking up garbage not only are you in the wrong field you should probably never go outside

[@dominickdavis7515]

The guy should have said: I’m picking up you To the officer

[@blister9366]

He said it in the calmest, most condescending voice too. Chilling.

[@kiavang7309]

“I’m bout to end my whole career” -Police officer in the video

[@matthewlightfoot9626]

Nahhh. He hasn't ended his career. The Police will sweep it under the rug.

[@funnybong_42]

The police union wont let anything happen to him. So many people die for wrongful shooting and the cops dont even get suspended.

[@funnybong_42]

@stoopid there is good and bad in every organisation and community. But we only see the bad side because of a few rotten one's deeds.

[@IntelligenceONE]

Calix Lor and his career ended. What a meat head.

[@SylenceIsbliss]

No all he has to do is go to another police department

[@dr_drew_]

Imagine how many people needed genuine help but these guys spent all this time worrying about some dude picking up trash

[@Mr-Ragdoll]

Student: This, is a bucket. Officer: Dear god.

[@Uruz_7]

Theres more

[@Mr-Ragdoll]

@@Uruz_7 no

[@minisasa134]

Not only that, he had a GRABBER! 🤯🤯 the officer should’ve detained him after seeing such a hazardous weapon on that man’s grasp

[@Fullmetalballsz]

@@minisasa134even worse a picker upper gulp

[@m1ndk1ller]

Just imagine if he had an acorn

[@whyalwaysmariobalo3772]

It's actually plain simple why this happened: the cop was too proud to stop once he knew he was wrong. He never actually felt threatened.

[@peopleperson360]

Yeah

[@holynight8780]

Too much pride the cop has pig

[@peopleperson360]

@C M Oh that is worse.

[@lanceknightmare]

It is not pride. I see this type of thinking all the time on subjects which have nothing to do with this. Once someone starts down a mental pathway they keep to that direction because they can do nothing else. It is why if a person who commonly debates in poor faith hears certain words they will make an assumption based on the data they already have set in their mind before the conversation even takes place. Then continue to speak as though they are right even after being proven wrong. We are more animal than some think. The act of pride in this case would actually be a fear response in this case. Someone attempting to control the situation because they are confused. It might be a fear response as you said though it could also be something else.

[@Skyla840]

Nicholas Houzenga shut up

[@IMakeInternetToughGuysCry]

But the kid did give him his college ID which proves he is a student and he's clearly working there. He also offered to buzz him into the building to further prove he lived there..

[@PsychoSquidAK]

Exactly, even if he didn't live in that building that ID still shows he clearly authorized to be on campus

[@dustin2250]

That's all proof to the officer he's dealing with a criminal mastermind.

[@thybehollowedname]

but does a college ID prove that you are living in a certain residence ? i think i also used my old college ID before to buy student meals even though im an adult. so any1 could have faked it..

[@sirkeeper2885]

And for real, is he stopping by every home and school interrogating everyone on their yard?

[@thybehollowedname]

@@sirkeeper2885 stopping anyone suspicious? sure. or not wats the point of a police patrol ? fashion show ?

[@sulle8943]

Man I'm so glad you showed the cops face so that he can be recognised on the streets, wherever he goes.

[@stanswaby]

He pursues the brother for “trespassing” on his own property, pulls a gun on him for…nothing. Then lies to his back-up to take down this dangerous felon after identifying him as a resident there Yet even after confirmation from Zayd’s WHITE boss and a fellow resident, Smylie continues to harass the man wanting to do his day’s work So after internal investigation Smylie gets a paid vacation and unblemished service record. ….and that is not racial profiling??

[@ReinertZerker]

Classic case of "I was wrong, but I'm too proud to admit it. So you must comply or die."

[@mons4947]

One man with a gun cannot handle a student so he calls for backup then they couldn’t handle him so they called for the U.S army who arrived with tanks and planes

[@babyyoda5136]

Lol

[@TherealBigJohnSt33l]

😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Cofeeman911]

And the whole U.S. army couldn't handle him, so they asked his boss to calm him down.

[@awfultruth6216]

That's the standard procedure. Alternatively, could have either smacked the student a$$ immediately or shot him dead without asking questions. But ya know...that would have been painfully stupid and kinda racist.

[@MarvinCZ]

The officer did almost everything wrong, but calling for others was probably the single right thing he did.

[@lookinaturmom]

You see mom, that's why I don't clean up my room. It's too dangerous.

[@Kotal_Reminiscence]

Good one dude!

[@ariahb7777]

mind waves lmaooo

[@monkeyatanofficedesk9253]

Haha

[@apollolikestoes]

10/10 should be a comedian

[@Daniel-cv7fk]

Good one lol

[@MinisterOfAffairs]

The officer's ego got the better of him. This could have been resolved in under 2 minutes instead of wasting thousands of tax payer dollars by summoning the rest of the cops and going through all other unwanted procedures.

[@peepslostsheep]

​@@EricGraham-rk1de None of this was the cops job. The officer had no RAS of a crime, and therefore no authority to make any demands. The student never had to comply with anything, or tell the cop anything. That being said? The student properly identified himself, provided proof of his right to be there, and even offered to open the door using a key with his name and picture on it, all in the first 66 seconds of conversation. The officer broke multiple laws, violated two department policies, and violated the 4th Amendment twice, all in less than 10 minutes.

[@CarrotCanDraw]

​@@peepslostsheepanother amazing, smart, human being who actually cares about the law. Thank you : ) too many people are ignorant these days

[@jeabennett9108]

The young guy needed to show his I.D. and be detained to prove that he belongs there. The older why guy just said yep this is my property. And just like that the older white guy was cleared, believed and wasn't harassed. That was bullsh*t.

[@tencanhaveallthestarsinthe6671]

dude told the poor guy to “just relax” while he was surrounded by six people who all had guns 😐

[@sedigochristianjohn6131]

hE hAD A sTiCK aND A bUcKEt hE wAS mOrE dANgORoUs

[@infinity_sh4816]

@@sedigochristianjohn6131 ikr haha

[@infinity_sh4816]

@@sedigochristianjohn6131 the stick and the bucket can wipe out a whole country lmao

[@4pa14_reihannullahbudiyatn8]

idk bro...... why they so racists to black people'????

[@HAli7]

@@sedigochristianjohn6131 it’s a gotta silent bufff that’s y it was dangerous

[@kristinavelazquez5386]

Imagine a guy in jail and telling his cell mates what he got arrested for ‘’ ya I was picking up trash’’

[@BenyaminLimanto]

Ya I just eating sandwiches and get arrested

[@aslanrezaifard]

Lol for real

[@leszaleonardo6688]

Literally...dead and living trash objects with gun in his hands...

[@j.b.335]

"Alices Restaurant " Arlo Guthrie

[@clublulu399]

I breathed air and they arrested me

[@bhargavkadali5230]

Cop: "That's a weapon" Him: "It's a bucket" John Wick from chapter 5: "Yep indeed it is"

[@maxrings73]

I totally stand with this guy. Well done Sir, You have all of my respect. I would to shake your hand for how you won just using your voice and enforcing your Rights instead of a gun!!!

[@xleezzy7859]

Cop: “I fear no weapon” Cop: “But that thing” “Trash picker” Cop: “It scares me...”

[@Sarajorys]

Ahh tf2 reference

[@user-nw1ty9ec7r]

Lol

[@user-nw1ty9ec7r]

@@Sarajorys what reference is this lol

[@nunya334]

@@user-nw1ty9ec7r heavy weapons guy

[@viniciusjunior7783]

😂😂😂

[@b.w.8009]

The officer was literally trying to make this guy sound as dangerous as possible.

[@Hybridhero26]

When the officer claimed his trash stick was "some sort of blunt weapon" when he clearly knew what it was seems like an indication he was trying to make the suspect look more dangerous than he actually is. Especially since that was his main message back to base. Blunt weapon armed black men being aggressive.

[@schoolofhearthstone4936]

@@Hybridhero26 trying to find an excuse to his weapon because hes so boered

[@kuhromi2995]

exactly

[@r.b.smitty2327]

Literally

[@brethebird3148]

HE hAS a mEtAL ObjeCt aNd I FEeL ThrEAtEnED

[@katjaeye]

how can people blame the student picking up trash for being irritated… he was minding his business and then was suddenly interrogated by a malicious imbecile who seemed intent on getting him in trouble for doing nothing wrong.

[@neonfroot]

Yet another reason why young people shouldnt sacrifice their youth for college. As if though student loans, creepy peers/teachers, douchey peers/teachers, excessive schoolwork, and high cost of living wasnt bad enough.

[@89burni]

If a cop says he is threatend by you in a calm voice without his gun out clenching his teeth. He lies.

[@starkiez100]

Even if he was “trespassing” who cares he’s picking up trash

[@CadaverQT]

He could be pretending to pick up trash and wait for someone to leave their house so he can break in. *That's their thought process* EDIT: I've bolded a portion of my comment since some people can't read

[@dimondlord11]

Anyone can trespass and pickup trash at my house lol

[@Redtortise-vf9xu]

@Tommy B he has a point tho robbing happens

[@starkiez100]

CrNessata if that were true, once in the building, then what? Pretend to be a cleaner and wait for someone to leave their flat and catch the door before it closes? Common sense says no, that’s a stupid idea, the accused is not stupid, the police officer is clearly a boob. I mean if the accused is going to go to elaborate lengths to break into a student house, of all places, why then waste all that time and energy of pretending and then create noise by breaking the door? If he knows how to pick locks, then the accused wouldn’t pretend anything.

[@AlexS-il7zm]

I feel that way when I have to verify myself with the fkn cable company when there is an issue. I am like if some stranger wants to call you to fix my service I give full permission. Who in their right mind would call the cable company if they didn't have to.

[@Lilcyclop]

“HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KILL SOMEONE WITH THIS!?” *INTENSE CLAMPING*

[@rukiasfeet2340]

Logic 100

[@dianabaltazar7818]

*John wick flashback*

[@ramsesthegreat5652]

Stab em thru da eart

[@B_radd]

BlakeBiundo drive by clamping!

[@seryu8465]

Robbing a bank with a clamper

[@1ring2rule3pigs]

Doubt that cop went to college. "Work study??? So, you have permission to be here?" Probably jealous. With a pinch of racial bias.

[@roblox34306]

Abuse of power

[@succurin8541]

"He has some type of blunt object in his hand." Bruh it's a trash grabber, don't act like you don't know what it is lmao.

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

He was afraid that that object is for him picking up garbage and put him into the bucket.

[@liamcampione4753]

it was to make it seem like he was holding a weapon

[@kyokokirigiri9010]

Nice Chiaki pfp

[@amandastevens1075]

Poor man

[@hxrl5838]

he ain't acting, he's genuinely that stupid

[@loveisrespect18]

"Oh you know, I'm just trespassing on this property cleaning up trash." Said no one. Ever.

[@ensanesane]

@Burr Anderson Like that Boondocks clip "wait a minute....I'm white!" lmao

[@Danieln17manu]

sorry i cant like as long as there are 420 likes

[@bensonliu2725]

I am the 445 like

[@XWierdThingsHappenX]

Even if they where trespassing and all they where doing was picking up trash.

[@Bancheezilop]

@@Danieln17manu likes no longer 420

[@dannomusic47]

It really makes you wonder about police training and police department policies throughout this country. Outrageous.

[@karlmoody4891]

Yeah, this guy probably shouldn't be a police officer.

[@Thebes]

I’m removing the joke just so people stop arguing. Please don’t continue anything.

[@Thebes]

Computer Crazies Hello sir, thank you for your reply. I’d like to say sorry if this offended you buddy, and that this it was purely a joke. I know about dangers in real life, but y’know, sometimes I like the internet to avoid the real troubles and fear lots of us experience in our lives. Also, if I didn’t have a profile picture from a hobby when I was younger, would you have not replied like this? Alright, that’s it. Please calm down a little, especially for the other people, ok? Have a nice rest of your day.

[@adibster0]

Computer Crazies How tf do you get offended by this.

[@Thebes]

Computer Crazies As of my opinion. I will not “chant death” to police, that’s not what I was trying to achieve nor was what I was joking about. And my belief is that yeah, not all cops are bad. I understand how there are different types of people. I’m not “trained” to hate police, I don’t think all police are bad. Also, you still call me “kid” or compare me to games that I may play. Not to single you out like you did to me, but I could say the same thing by what is contained in your channel. I have stupid stuff from games, but it also seems you have stuff from games. Why shouldn’t I be able to immaturely call you something? That was not a insult just a question. Anywho, have a good rest of your day again.

[@mulppi8797]

I need someone to drop an r/murderedbywords on this guy.

[@mcchilde2244]

1000th like

[@spice1546]

Imagine getting arrested because you’re cleaning your country

[@crazymanwarp0]

Thraxum completely uncorrelated but aight

[@crazymanwarp0]

Thraxum ok boomer

[@bangnine7813]

@@BokaLokaToka i didnt know conspiracy with russians can clean up our country.

[@bangnine7813]

@@BokaLokaToka Ukraine, not Russia my bad. Emperor Trash is plotting conspiracy with Ukraine. There's direct evidence showing his plot with Ukraine. His only reaction is to cover it up instead of proving it false.

[@bangnine7813]

@@BokaLokaToka ppl who worked next to trump has the evidence but they're being 'investigated'. If i had the evidence, you wouldn't see me alive on this planet anymore

[@TheresaHall-vl1bm]

The fact that he decided that he must be trespassing even though no asked him to butt in. And the fact he wouldn't let it drop made it worse.

[@HarleyFlammia]

The worst part is that you can hear on the officer's voice that he knew he was wrong but continued on out of pride

[@wjb-lc5hl]

Harley Flammia you nailed it, nuff said.

[@nathancourse8852]

Well considering all sides, once you approach someone and they resist the most basic questions to help keep their own community protected, it gives reason to believe something suspicious might be going on. Hard to think that nothing is suspicious when the resident starts being argumentative with authority who started off polite. They both needed to apologize for starting off on the wrong foot and restart the convo with clear heads.

[@emmaurgen06]

@@nathancourse8852 get your head out of the gutter.

[@fart63]

@@nathancourse8852 oh yeah trespassing to pick up garbage at a dorm. So suspicious

[@tiiec6513]

@@nathancourse8852 did he not give him the address and offer to buzz him in??? i’d be put off too if someone called me out for not “belonging somewhere” cuz they drove by and said i was suspicious-looking for sitting on the patio in between picking up trash

[@jochem12jdj]

“That’s a weapon” “This is a bucket” Perfect response

[@handlmycck]

"suspect has some kind of a blunt object in hand" jesus... escalating over the radio too

[@vpn333]

@@handlmycck "Metal object"

[@jhbjioho]

Cops in America! Happens all the time!

[@AlexandreBugado]

"Dear god..."

[@hell_katz9092]

@@AlexandreBugado there's more

[@gargoyled_drake]

the aggressive tone in the officer from he approached him from the start. You can almost hear that the officer can't hold back his anger and hate. This is an officer that needs to be removed from the force and a man that needs to be clinicly declared insane. EDIT: as in officer and man is the same i'm talking about. The young man cleaning obviously didn't do anything wrong and seem more sane than most people i've met.

[@persephoneharrison3439]

I’ve watched this 20 times. The change will come when their families receive this treatment.

[@MrTigerred3]

It is so funny when you treat them like they treat you. They are the biggest cry babies ever.

[@cahjkgngnksk2009]

I dont think anyone would randomly trespass to pick up trash.👁👄👁

[@antoinettelabaeka4353]

Right lol like WTF.

[@tulusprasetia1758]

I welcome such trespasser any day

[@renerangel6131]

Best comment ever😀

[@dtruitt3739]

Seriously AF!

[@balazon2000]

Normally I would agree with you. However, those college students are pretty crafty! He could have been casing the joint for multiple TV sets, large-scale evidence of dancing, and oh yes, illegal walking. (FOR THOSE WHO DON'T GET IT...THIS IS SARCASM)

[@lucinar1429]

Someone: "This is a clamper for picking up garbage, sir" The police: "I'm threatened by it." So this cop truly considers himself as garbage

[@elizabethpajwo9820]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@user-qc4xf8xg1s]

Lol

[@neonangel5722]

Hahah

[@aphrojitex8972]

I’m cryingggg

[@SudarshanAshiya]

why he is not cooperating with police ? criminals do that

[@godlyleviathan4984]

"its obvious your working and cleaning" "suspect has some kind of blunt object" 💀

[@_AwesomeLogic_]

The ID card was literally enough proof already to show that he "belonged" there. Honestly the moment he took the taser out on him was where the line was really drawn, especially if he wasnt threatening him at all. If you're afraid of a stick like that, then you shouldn't have a firearm or a taser on your belt.

[@imhereforitall9218]

He told him to show his id and then it will end there which was a total lie. In some states legally you do not have carry id or produce when asked. But you also want to mindful and read the room sort of speak because like it or not in a public forum the cop has the power. Comply and get home alive and then report the cop formally after the fact. It is not always the easiest to do because some cops try and bait to respond negatively so they validate their aggressiveness. The cop really wanted to tase the guy but the guy was not raising his voice or acting aggressively. So instead of defusing the situation the cop was trying to escalated matters.

[@chance1986]

Hearing the officer say "I feel threatened" sent chills down my back. That's the prelude to a police shooting.

[@Muttbunky]

Aint even lying yo....thats all that needs to be said in court to "justify" a shooting.

[@PepitoLeQ]

The only thing that was threatened was the officer's manhood. That kid is 1000 times the man than that officer will ever be.

[@chocolatte6312]

*Someone else said, the police had the right to feel threatened.* *because the stick is use to PICK UP TRASH :D*

[@rhodrijohn7411]

If they're threatened by a stick, maybe they aren't cut out for police work

[@PepitoLeQ]

@@rhodrijohn7411 100%! I hope he was fired.

[@GoBladeXx]

"´He has some kind of a blunt object in his hands" I'm speechless.

[@wildflowers5555]

Obviously TRYING to set him up to be hurt by ANOTHER Cop, by saying "He has some sort of blunt objectcin his hand."( An embarrassment to our 'real' hard working, and very needed Police Force.)

[@timdowney6721]

wild Flowers No one denies the need for police, nor the difficulty of the job. But some, like the doofus pig in this case, make the job harder. And they’re too often tolerated and/or protected by other cops.

[@jonggisiagian8970]

It's obviously a "metal object"

[@1smokeyj350]

Lmfao

[@swagon4545]

You are.... I'm shaking my head in anger.... Dumb cop.. Well wouldn't say cop.. Some crazy man with a gun...

[@odog7992]

This is why people hate cops

[@datscrazy4095]

He could have been more chill about the whole thing, but the officer was POWER TRIPPING

[@imhereforitall9218]

Always someone trying to tell someone how to act. On the one hand I hear exactly what you are saying because it could have went real bad. Let you keep being harassed for no apparent reason then say that. I think he did rather well all things considered. Who carries id with them when they are just stepping outside to pick up dump trash.

[@bonson9156]

If youre afraid of a kid with a bucket then you shouldn't be a cop. I mean, how did he even make the police force?

[@evilbunny8590]

Ike

[@evilbunny8590]

Ikr*

[@retrozip]

Corruption

[@nujxad]

That's the thing though. He wasn't really afraid. That was an excuse for the likely event that he got to shoot and kill him.

[@randalhuffman8827]

that seems to be a universal excuse. if you had a booger , they would say you had something resembling a weapon to justify their actions

[@yankeec9206]

Who breaks into someone’s property to clean up trash

[@stephengreico2810]

Thomas Panks excellent point

[@lordfarquuad207]

Boi, I'd *want* someone to break into my property and pick up my trash??? The officer is nuts.

[@hazhim_]

The officer was just dump af

[@xXBenutzer235Xx]

BUt hE HAd A wEApOn

[@hyunxzseu]

500IQ DISGUISE

[@haileytasker8899]

I hate SO MUCH how he kept saying “just making sure you belong here” that alone speaks VOLUMES and he said it more than once. This is very sad and I am sorry for this man; just being a regular human existing like we all should be able to do peacefully and respectfully ❤

[@daviddempsey8721]

“I’m just checking you have a right to live here”. Gestapo. First let me check that you have a right to step on the constitution. What crime are you investigating? Who complained I was trespassing? Who asked me to leave?

[@DanzyRemix]

Guy: picks up trash Police: that's a 5 star on the GTA scale

[@tormodsjef]

why didnt he just call lester

[@WarioIsGodd]

Epic 5 minute cooldown :(

[@busy365]

WarioIsGodd ;(

[@AtchafalayaBoysOutdoors]

Lmfao

[@bluemakem459]

What would happen if he threw the trash down.......DANGEROUS WEAPON HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE.

[@tdegrddeehjgd]

In defence of the officer, in all fairness, that was a fully automatic bucket with an extended magazine.

[@gprecords2383]

Buc-K-et 47- full auto + extended mag

[@MrKbonez]

We've got to do something about assault buckets

[@kylo-juju3796]

Wrong That's a bucketzooka

[@michaellopez5437]

Uranium tipped nuke bucket with stealth radar cloaking tech and killer nanobots.

[@MrKbonez]

@@michaellopez5437 Some kind of smart bucket...

[@luckyu521]

Ironically the cop was actually tresspassing

[@DeepRenders]

I hope he didn’t get too discouraged because of this.

[@president_beyonce]

“Some kind of blunt object in his hand” was intentional and malicious to make the responding backup officers have a heightened sense of a threat so that when they showed up, they’d be more inclined to draw. This officer knew exactly what the “some kind of blunt object” was.

[@jasonc8241]

Exactly. He made it sound much worse purposely. Glad he is off the force. I think there are a lot of amazing police officers that truly want to make a difference but there are also ones like this guy that lets his ego get in the way. Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity.

[@timroth296]

i was lookin for a comment like this im very happy you mentioned it, cuz i was wonderin, so just thank you for your comment, like genuinly

[@NyaniKore]

Myb that blunt object could be a bio weapon which can cause mass extinction...

[@tyraperez]

He tried to play dumb even when his back up got there it's ridiculous

[@dackmont]

Definition of disingenuous, with an added stench of lethality. Wish we could be sure he'll never work as a cop again -- but we can't. There needs to be a registry for people like this.

[@sinpermen10]

Can't believe he called for back up and saying he has some kind of blunt object wtf he's obviously trying to make him sound more dangerous by saying that

[@jeringatai3156]

Surprised he didnt call 911 claiming a black man was threatening him

[@mr.typich2757]

The cops in the vid is just a pay attention seeker

[@thauthau]

Like is an unidentify object that he didnt know that was a Clipper

[@catnotmylastname1545]

He reminds me of the Central Park Karen except a man, with power and a gun.

[@andrewhiggins224]

That was by far the worst part, he knew exactly what he was doing.

[@chiggerbaby68]

Outrageous behavior by the Officer!! I’m sorry this happened to you Zayd😢You were absolutely 💯% in the right. The Officer abused his position and authority. So glad he resigned! Just know myself and many others are with you, we support you, and we wholeheartedly denounce the incident which occurred. Stay safe and be well🤎🙏🏽🤍

[@DanMusicShow]

Watching this video is deeply troubling. It's disheartening to see instances where assumptions based on stereotypes lead to unnecessary confrontations. It's crucial for law enforcement to approach situations with an unbiased mindset. In this case, the individual was peacefully cleaning his yard, and the items in his hands were simply tools for that task. It's essential for us as a society to foster understanding and address biases to ensure fair and just treatment for everyone. Let's hope for accountability and positive changes in policing practices.

[@malohn2068]

Officer: That's a weapon Zayd: This is a bucket Officer: I feel threatened! Zayd: you have a gun.

[@Starcluster00]

That made me laugh 😂

[@harveerb5616]

@@Dammerungg_ that makes a difference

[@tylernelson5656]

21 foot rule

[@KaruSnep]

This however, is a bucket Dear god...

[@mathewrhoden8164]

@@Dammerungg_ what's a clamper going to do against a gun/tazer?

[@1pollock405]

Apparently they have a lot of criminals picking up garbage in the neighborhood.

[@mrgojira9675]

Yeah

[@angelajefferson6459]

Who is the jerk that called the police on the person picking up trash? Anyone with half a brain cell can deduce that this man, listening to music, is picking up trash.

[@ronniepaulinc]

My neighborhood needs more criminals or less trash!

[@dycu]

@@angelajefferson6459 The cop saw it himself from a patio he said.

[@misterbee6510]

#1 Pollock No at first he thought it was a trespasser then he went and to check it out and ask for ID he gave him it ask for proof of living and he won’t comply

[@kyleogs2780]

cop should be fired immediately after watching that body cam footage . you work for the people, it means respect the people who pay your salary officer David

[@monicachuidian-riveracalderon]

Reason the man was stopped because he's a black man in Colorado. The cop violated the man's constitutional rights.

[@andreahood9465]

“...you’re actually on my property and I feel unsafe” was true and heartbreaking.

[@kjunti]

How does this have 1k likes and no comments -

[@Yokoshima333]

He's literally not on his property, he's in front of it.

[@veeam21]

@@Yokoshima333 He was on the property

[@Yokoshima333]

@@veeam21 Yes but not /his/. His property would be restricted to his unit and maybe just in front of the door. Unless I misunderstood the housing situation there and he actually owns it all, in which case my bad.

[@veeam21]

@@Yokoshima333 Ok, now i understand your point!

[@LegendShadowsZz]

Officer: “That is a weapon!” Student: “It’s for picking up trash!” *Perhaps the officer was literal garbage*

[@jesseperrella4022]

Maybe the officer felt threatened because he thought the guy was going to put the officer where he belongs...you know, in the bin

[@vxendion144hz9]

lol

[@diegojr6860]

LegendShadowsZz you are a God, what a burn.

[@mrplumpkin_x3c]

I read that in glados voice lol

[@mdahsanraza]

@@computercrazies I can see who's a crybaby!

[@TransitAngst]

Where are all of the “wHy diDn’T hE jUsT cOmPLy” comments? 🥴

[@rickwilliams6904]

Those people probably used the same common sense when watching this video, showing the dude doing nothing wrong and didn't feel the same way. Not that hard to figure out if you're honest about it.

[@kevinly6776]

My man already got 1 star just cuz he was picking up trash

[@Jackson-gd3tw]

Kevin Ly lmao

[@_sheluvschristian2838]

@Sweaty Dragon nah he would have been shot lol

[@mommy_milkers703]

One star is two cars he got two stars man

[@BigSi-xw6wv]

Lmao!!😂. Terrible. Picking up garbage while black in America.

[@area51prisoner5]

Gta logic

[@Pier77Tampa]

Threatened by a “garbage clamp”? Clearly you should not be a police officer.

[@ejplayzzz]

He couldn’t understand why the guy was threatened by his gun but he’s threatened by a garbage clamp🤦🏽‍♂️ this is a terrible cop for sure

[@dennetlane2870]

It's embarrassing. Cops like this make the US police force look like so cowardly.

[@angelgjr1999]

Pier Luigi Asproni Most cops are in pills and are narcissistic douchebags. I’ve probably met 1 cool cop in my entire life. Most are jerks.

[@romanbellic2178]

I’m glad he resigned. The police probably would have had his back and let him stay as a officer.

[@pfhrmb]

@@romanbellic2178 You don't resign from a job and get put on payroll for 10 months. It was a deal made

[@MumboDjango]

so the guy who's picking up trash with the appropriate equipment could be anyone and must be identified, then a random dude steps in saying he's the director and everything is fine. and this is not racial profiling??

[@user-qv9zs2rq6l]

This whole conversation should have ended when he told him his address

[@ML-ub7oy]

“Put the weapon down” “SIR THIS IS A BUCKET” “No no the bucket the other thing” “THIS IS THE THING THAT PICKS UP THE TRASH”

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

He's scared of it cuz hes afraid he will be picked up by the thing that picks up the trash.

[@michaelchronicles9780]

Yes we heard it no need to repeat it

[@noahjohnson8968]

I think it's both of their faults

[@haunthix4719]

NorthernStal the officer is the one who’s trash

[@haunthix4719]

Noah Johnson why is it the student’s fault?

[@blackbluesteel6754]

When your dad beats you so hard during your childhood, that you feel the need to try and beat others around - 85% of cops in America

[@flowgix6427]

You would have seen " BLACK MAN BRUTALLY ATTACKED A POLICE OFFICER GOT SHOT..." dude was never a menace... This police officer was the menace

[@Gj4]

Students: *holds clamper* Cop: *holds gun* Cop: I feel unsafe

[@syed6720]

Sari Alghamdi 😂😂😂😂

[@roach9857]

LMAOO 😹😹

[@Patrick-sp7wu]

I dont get it

[@longpeen472]

Sari Alghamdi Police: YOU HAVE A NOODLE IM GONNA ARRETS YU

[@atl4nz284]

Lol

[@brotherkeeper2800]

I like how he still cleaned up the trash during whole time..... Thanks everyone for all the likes..

[@SirZeck]

That what makes this vid better

[@chrisL497]

He had to let his anger out on the trash instead of young dumbass dweeb.

[@midnight_horizen8184]

That's called work ethic

[@flyinskies7641]

Gotta do his jobb😂

[@draxthedestroyer3384]

Stress reliever.

[@daviestewart1725]

That cop should be in jail!

[@tembatbold9406]

I'm so glad that this unnecessary incident didn't end up involving a forced arrest, even worse a shooting 😢

[@rockleerules2210]

Even if he was trespassing, was it really that bad that he was just picking up trash?

[@wyatt5532]

yha, he is on someone's property. if a hobo was in ur house but he was doing the dishes would you let him stay? i wouldnt.

[@rockleerules2210]

If it was a hobo who was inside of my house, no, but that, however, is an alternate situation. I would not mind if a hobo was in my yard picking up garbage that some people threw out their window as they were driving by.

[@wyatt5532]

@@rockleerules2210 ok, fair point. tbh This cop was just a jerk, and could have said, "Hello sir, what are you doing?" if he was suspicious. And then say: "Sorry, ur on private property and need to get off" instead of pointing a gun at him.

[@ibieiniid4240]

Well that was the quickest 180 I've ever seen on the internet.

[@wyatt5532]

@@ibieiniid4240 Well he was very persuasive lol

[@marielpare8290]

A student ID should be proof enough that he’s a student there and probably lives there.

[@apara2005]

Exactly...and students IDs do not have addresses on them. I guess he never went to college.

[@candicefrost4561]

But that’s not what it’s about. This cop knows what he’s doing is wrong.

[@davidsnyder7341]

@@apara2005 yeah he’s a cop. These are the guys that get C’s in honors English in high school.

[@user-ef4de6ds6f]

@@davidsnyder7341 why are C's bad.... extrinsic motivation gets you nowhere. a letter doesn't dictate your life

[@selmonuncle6315]

That's just a hard fact to digest for a police officer who follows system without common sense

[@diwackabg]

Hand on the gun. From beyond the pond. You haven't solved anything and basically this is America in the 1900s. He is a student, has the card, and its in front of dorm. So whats up? When I was a student, I didn't have anything with the address of my dorm. Also the dorms are numbered here, so there isn't even an address. He said, calm him down and in 15 seconds we'll leave. :D In 15 seconds you could've check with the administration about him and move on. :D

[@Nothern_King]

I am pro law enforcement and try to give people the benefit of the doubt. But not accepting this reasonable guys explanation without proof and then accepting the old white guys explanation does really seem life racial profiling and is really messed up.

[@androxus8223]

Innocent black man: [has bucket and tool to pick up trash] Police officer standing 20 feet away with a gun and a taser: *I feel threatened*

[@jesseroberts1041]

Forgot body armor on too. At least, very likely he had armor on..to stop bullets.

[@leebob4654]

Threatened

[@lizetmota1004]

AND BACKUP

[@rajkishore95]

He is brown

[@franciscolandrau4661]

Code words for “when I shoot you, it will be justified”. I’m glad he resigned. Any man afraid for his life, from a clamper 20 feet away while you carry a service pistol, and are wearing body armor, has no business being a LEO.

[@The_D0C70R]

“ThIs iS a BuCkET!” Poor guy shouldn’t have to say that

[@bluemorpho3221]

But he had to... anything to try to communicate with a dumb cop

[@The_D0C70R]

@@bluemorpho3221 my point is that the cop shouldn’t be one if he’s so dumb that the guy has to explain his bucket isn’t dangerous.

[@SpittingSEA]

TF2 Soldier: "Dear God!"

[@xoventanaga2913]

@@SpittingSEA There’s more.

[@dragringer1480]

@@xoventanaga2913 NO!

[@FishBait-ug6ek]

Was this a slow day or what? He didn't even get a call. A rookie? The kid's lucky he wasn't shot. The cop had no right to approach this young man.

[@somegreenmanroblox6886]

The thing that made this funny was that the officer thought that thing was a weapeon

[@Kydabra]

Even if that wasn't his home, HE WAS PICKING UP TRASH. Dude should be getting a gold star.

[@tobiaseliot4716]

right? who trespasses to...pick up trash??

[@user-mz7bh1eh9v]

True. Either way he was doing a good thing for the people living there and causing no harm. If I was a police officer I would have appreciated him for the work he is doing.

[@ntstudio28]

Its difficult when you're not white.. while existing.

[@maximilianjohandson3382]

Ok so every robber should just walk around with a clamper and a bucket? If that guy would have just answer the cops question calmy, so the cop could rule out that he was a trespasser the cop would have left within a couple of minutes.

[@Mqstodon]

@@maximilianjohandson3382 which he did, he gave him his adress and his id and even offered to bring him to his dorm, which the officer refused

[@swifty6416]

I can feel this guy’s utter frustration from the braindead power tripping officer through the screen, my heart goes out to this guy

[@bloodninja2237]

Imagine judging people by stereotypes

[@riyzen53]

@@bloodninja2237 but it isn’t a stereotype

[@charlesraisin2049]

@@bloodninja2237 imagine judging a person whos only saying the truth. Imagine defending a power tripped trigger happy insane police officer, pls severe yourself from the gene pool.

[@alexcarrara8140]

@@bloodninja2237 it's happening right on camera, bootlicker.

[@elizagaye6863]

@@riyzen53 Could they have been talking about the what the police was doing to the guy?

[@milkshakeguru7118]

Why are there so many cops for one unarmed dude for starters...waste of money having them all stand around.

[@rayhamilton7254]

This simply breaks my heart

[@alexanderdiorio1688]

"I need to confirm that you live here" Ahhh so citizens are guilty until proven innocent. Wow, sounds like a free country to me.

[@auugh43546]

land of the free

[@DrizzyB]

That's America, baby! _Nobody_ should feel safe anymore! Yeah, land of the free! Woohoo! _Guilty until proven innocent!_

[@toyotagazooracer4455]

Then: Innocent until proven guilty Now: Guilty until proven innocent

[@CrowPilotGames4Life]

@@toyotagazooracer4455 And WHEN you are proven innocent the police officers involved aren't even man enough to apologize...

[@christiansamaseia6439]

@Alexander DiOrio LOL xD

[@Michauuu888]

A country where citizen can't pick up trash without 6 officers watching his every step, harrass and annoy him to underpin their ego

[@isaacdynys6518]

Not always, but when it is the case, it sucks. There are good and bad cops

[@quantumwitcher9376]

@@isaacdynys6518 where are these so called "good" cops here?

[@TheCaitron]

And they complain about China being this way

[@shahrikamin4699]

@@quantumwitcher9376 Literally all the cops except the first cop. The first cop acted very poorly, the rest had nothing to do with it. The first cop is completely to blame, not the others.

[@shahrikamin4699]

@@TheCaitron What an ignorant comment. China is much worse. Of course this should not have happened. But your comment is just ignorant

[@youbetterknowityoubettersa2685]

Yall give the victims full name but not the officer who violated his rights and department policy

[@peepslostsheep]

John Smyly. He is no longer a cop.

[@Dawntana]

Imagine picking up trash and trying to do something good for your home and local community. Then the person who’s supposed to be a hero endangers your life over it.

[@dale6890]

Officer : *THAT IS A WEAPON* Student : *THIS IS A BUCKET* im dead 😂

[@dm3402]

"... Along with the Object you had with you." "The Object? What was the Object?" " *Pause* It was a metal Object."

[@maritsa1912]

🤣 that was my favorite part.

[@mikebuston7407]

Imagine it a horror movie Where the metal object *is* a weapon

[@epicmarksman7257]

In Hong Kong, Students: That is a Bucket Officers: You are a Black Object Self declaration - My use of the black object doesn't contain any aggressive meaning and infringe his race.

[@Xerruy]

He could’ve drowned the officer in that bucket!

[@101snapper]

I have been in policing for 40 years and I can’t believe the stupidity of some officers - this is a classic example of exactly that -

[@dannuman6510]

He's probably an officer that gets shuffled every few months

[@saythetruth1396]

But sir how do you explain these kind of officers I mean how do they even pass the academy with this behavior?? Or is 'checking' the behavior or attitude of the officers in the academy not necessary for them??

[@chcknpie04]

Not some officers, this is the result of systems of power, influence and control. This officer is doing exactly what he has been trained to do, which is to assume that he has carte blanc authority that is not allowed to be questioned, and that his assumptions are valid until proven otherwise. I bristle at your invocation of bad apples rhetoric

[@normbatchelor7403]

Racism

[@yashmirobat2922]

@R P Poker yes pigs are animals they dont really care actually