New Jersey Police Lieutenant Arrested for Drunk Driving; .36% BAC

[@damienmatthews2852]

I feel bad for the people who call this a bootlicker channel. You are confusing them.

[@RealWorldPolice]

Damien Matthews 😂😂😂 Good! I cover reality and I report the facts, whatever they are. Sometimes reality isn't pretty, but oftentimes it is. The problem is that people are so used to sensationalist, fear-based news coverage that a reasonably balanced and neutral publication raises their alarm bells. I work hard to practice ethical journalism, whose four pillars are literally on the wall behind my monitor: Seek truth and report it. Minimize harm. Act independently. Be accountable and transparent. I am human and I will make mistakes, but at the end of the day I *hope* that my content confuses anyone who actually believes that the one-sidedness of my reporting reflects anything other than the side I am on: the truth. ~~~ Unrelated: The Patreon post containing the complete case file for this video is now public. To download the supporting documentation for the story, visit tiny.cc/DUI.

[@SimberLayek]

So true... this guy just shows reality as it is and let's the truth speak for itself

[@JustaMomnFamily]

@@hectic5173 Agreed

[@michaelh.8280]

What's a bootlicker ?

[@carolinatrucker966]

Referring to a “fanboy” of the blue brotherhood

[@robbobstew]

He blew a .36 and was still walking. This guy is a professional drunk.

[@ronharris91]

He doesnt even look that bad, like hes onviously drunk. I wonder how many times hes been wasted on duty, probably every day

[@jnguyen031288]

Some ppl can drink and drink and they still can act normal.

[@kylemutti2992]

robbobstew I’d bet a lot of high ranking officers or even officers in general are high functioning drunks lol

[@abesoloman6932]

@@kylemutti2992 Jeffrey cops god-given right to have a few drinks then go out and get some Dunkin Donuts

[@kylemutti2992]

Abe Soloman lmao

[@NathanRW]

I think this video acts as proof that police officers being forced to have audio and video recording IS helpful for public safety.

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

It may be helpful for public safety, but it certainly isn't a deterrent.

[@riz8114]

@@nonmihiseddeo4181 It definitely is. There have been loads of studies on this. A few here: In Mesa, Arizona, for example, use-of-force complaints decreased by 75% for officers using cameras in a pilot program.1 In Nampa, Idaho, they dropped by 24%. In San Diego, from a 2015 report based on preliminary statistics showed that body cameras helped reduce “personal body” force by officers by 46.5% In Rialto, California-after the police force had worn body cameras for a full year, citizen complaints against police declined by 60%. The number of incidents that resulted in the use of force by an officer, dropped by 88% after the use of body cameras. Officers who were not equipped with cameras were twice as likely to use force as officers who were.

[@johnemerson5313]

@@riz8114 Couldn't those statistics also be attributed to citizen's knowing they are being recorded and the reduction in complaints are false complaints?

[@kadegainey5123]

@@johnemerson5313 yes it could. Its a win win really

[@gregblack8550]

Yes has helped a lot but as an insider the corruption still runs rampant. The cops that don’t do the bad deeds don’t speak up . Makes them all almost dirty.

[@williambarnes274]

I'm loving how a Drunk Lt. can find out who called in on him. That sounds like a citizen will be harassed for doing the right thing.

[@Hagere214]

He is drunk just do what you do to citizen he isn't special

[@justin808ish]

That's what I was thinking when I heard that.

[@DomWayne]

Probably pay them a visit and plant something on them

[@williambarnes274]

@@DomWayne I don't doubt that at all.

[@foreal69tu50]

That broke protocol so bad and the person named should sue and have both of the cops fired.

[@Bayleferred]

This is so concerning for SO many reasons. Everyone needs to be accountable for their actions no matter WHAT.

[@L8-APEX]

The fact that they're doing things by the book because it's on camera is exactly why we NEED body cameras

[@comona]

Lol yeah except it’s human nature to protect those that you know. I would’ve let him go too if I was a cop

[@stevepoulson5867]

Very little of this is by the book.

[@Alixxusa]

@@comona exactly why I think millions are happy youre not a cop, so thank you 😊

[@wavysheep]

And that's the only reason why they do it by the 'book'!!! //!

[@Rawlingm]

@@comona and then he runs a stop sign and kills a child...

[@WillaHerrera]

BEFORE body cam and dash cam he would have been driven home.

[@Justin-wf5nr]

Probably

[@aarongreenfield9038]

Hell they wouldn't even of done that, they just would have stuck their head in the window and said oh Hey Bob have a nice day, and Went on their merrily way!

[@themastersqueegee]

Are you complaining that things are different now or what?

[@aaroncooper7110]

He would have for sure

[@WillaHerrera]

nick williams Nick. Hell yes body cams have ruined life for cops that drink and drive. They should be allowed to do so... C'mon Nick. That's not what I meant at all. What I meant is its sad that police got away with drunk driving prior to body cams.

[@craigb5019]

so basically , before body cam, he wasnt getting charged

[@Simon_Sez]

Correctemundo!! And it’s funny he asked who called him in for his driving and the officers said, “you know you can find that out”... as if they’re gonna be harassing that lady for getting their lieutenant in trouble or something smh

[@Omegatonboom]

That was absolutely the vibe.

[@Playan.]

Have you ever watched the movie Cop Land? If not, you should.

[@vinnievalentine421]

This is why NY city cops were avoiding getting cams

[@krazyworld592]

Lmao correct.

[@draxxthemsclounts2478]

"I would love to know who called" "You know you can find that out" That's terrifying.

[@sheiladineen9483]

Despicable!

[@shaylatorch]

Well, at least it's on record, if anything happens to the party that called, we know who's responsible

[@AeonGotBeats]

@@Blackbeat00 i dont care if it was Satan himself. guy shouldnt be driving while intoxicated and he shouldnt have the ability to find out who called.

[@cameronkoblitz4248]

Isn't it in public records as long as the witness doesn't ask to be anonymous?

[@PatriciaCrabtree-wm8xd]

Weird when cops apologize to drunk and expect civil conversation with a drunk.

[@Sense_IsCommon]

Thank goodness for body cameras. The fact that nobody knew how to arrest this guy, after multiple reckless driving calls is astounding

[@DoctorJammer]

No, thank the person who reported the erratic driving thus creating a permanent record, a paper trail. Camera footage is only retained when there is a report. No report, body camera doesn't matter.

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

The cameras protect the good cops and they protect good people from bad cops. They're a positive all the way around.

[@debra6636]

the body camera matters or they could of swept this under the rug....@@DoctorJammer

[@DoctorJammer]

@@debra6636 You don't understand, there is no one whose job it is to watch every second of body camera footage. There has to be a report for the footage to be looked at, if not the footage is deleted after 90 days typically. But yes, no denying the body camera provides critical evidence.

[@StellaAdler_]

But they still have on and off buttons. Id remove those. They turn them odd whenever they want to

[@Applest2oApples]

I really respect the Lt. for this! Purposefully driving drunk to test his subordinates, making sure they hold themselves to the same standards. What dedication!

[@williamschuman4951]

Bahahahaaaa, good one

[@churlesjenkins4338]

@@humanheapotrash9898 believe it or not you dont understand sarcasm

[@TheAnamccann]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 not even on blue bloods

[@vincentyoung8585]

I just about pissed myself reading this....

[@RotogripRocks]

This is what I call on the job training!

[@jasonl8720]

“I was only driving half a mile!” How many people do you think this LT threw in jail over his career who said the exact same thing

[@sukai121]

Right??

[@ziggyciggs5862]

B-b-b-but he's their fellow officer. They should just leave him with some road head and a new bottle of whiskey

[@ptos8262]

💯🎯

[@user-jt6rh8xy6n]

@@ziggyciggs5862 *Leans over* “Let me fill that whiskey bottle ye got right there”

[@sandman9463]

He could've walked the 1/2 mile to the liquor store...or staggered. Juiced and busted.

[@JohnDL212]

I find it very scary that he said "I'd like to know who called it in". Why? What would or will he do with that information? The person reporting him was a concerned citizen. We don't need police officers going after law abiding citizens who did nothing wrong.

[@hollandhenry7517]

To intimidate and possibly threaten the good Samaritan who reported him. 🫡

[@vincecarter98]

He shouldn’t be allowed to know who called it in. It’s a major conflict of interest for numerous reasons.

[@kevingarnett8179]

I believe that should be against the law.

[@cgaskin00]

The 6th amendment gives you the right to confront your accuser. 18USC 241, 242 and 34 USC 12601 protects us against police retaliation.

[@hotbello0071]

i agree.....when he was informed he would have access to that info...my eye brows raised! that should be strictly confidential

[@NistaDGB]

in america this is called freedom, discovery reports are your constitutional right.

[@markschiavone8003]

cgaskin00 this doesn't fall under confront your accuser.

[@philging]

You know from the way that everyone talks to each other, that before body cameras, senior cops just went home from an incident like that.

[@jacobpotter2237]

Allen_ 85 nonsense

[@Alex-vf9ur]

“My mics live” every time 😂

[@khl619]

cops also used to let drunk people drive back home too you know

[@Capnamerica84]

@@khl619 yeah, they still do. My ex-friend wrecked and cop said we were both drunk and to all a ride. Once we were pulled by a state trooper, he pulled him to the back. Buddy comes back to car and said"officer told us to go the fuck home. Now." It just depends on who pulls you over. I was arrested because I thought I fully paid a ticket, it was a court fee and I was acting as designated driver...was in for 13hrs.

[@Iburn247]

Yup

[@themorningstar6272]

When the officer says to his superior "we've got it on camera" is a good example of why body cams should always be recording without the officer being able to control it.

[@benjaminsorenson]

Then you would have an untold number of hours of meaningless bodycam recoding requiring more storage which costs more. So you would be willing to pay higher taxes for the police department to buy more storage capacity to store all the meaningless recording of body cams when a small percentage of all the hours of the recording is done is all that is required.

[@asnowsnowman2312]

@@benjaminsorenson storage is cheap. Oh wait the upcharge for storage to pay these lovely officers more per hour. Your right, my bad.

[@andydouglass1374]

@@asnowsnowman2312 Storage for your emails and photos is cheap. Secure digital storage of evidence in a manner that does not jeopardize it's admissibility in court is a little different.

[@chrishumphreys4834]

So you want video of the officers eating lunch, going to the bathroom, having a quick phone conversation with their kids before they go to bed, etc?

[@kennethmitchell6184]

Benjamin Sorenson YES better then putting innocent people in jail or paying for a silly wall or fighting made up wars.

[@WillyWanker1974]

LT: "I'd love to know who called" officer: "You can find that out sir" Frightening....

[@lindsaymiller1406]

Anyone can find out that information though. If you were in place of the Lt, you have the same access to that information when you receive your discovery.

[@eugeneabreut5208]

It’s crazy how the cameras literally completely change everything they do. If this was 15 years ago, they would have drove him home and drove his truck home and Mabey even tucked him in bed.

[@anonymousher0]

@Macy sondheim This guy isnt your babies daddy from 5 kids ago. He deserves no loyalty or commitment.

[@Allison_Chaynes]

The cameras have been worse for the public, not the cops.

[@kane357lynch]

@Macy sondheim even at the expense of americans? The founding fathers shot people like you

[@scorpio1154]

Yes .

[@ps4games164]

No they would let him drive and probably gift him their bottle of Jim Beam for the road.

[@hmark29]

At least the birds are having a good day

[@suzyqualcast6269]

H Mark : They have the luxuries of never having G to drive, nay bother with booze and indeed can get as high as they please whenever they want Freedom!

[@marclou4228]

@Get Nae Nae'd Don't forget there are many predators to birds. You'd be looking over your shoulder constantly. And be susceptible to many diseases.

[@cornellp5048]

beautiful ain't it

[@metalfreak4791]

Lmao!!!!! Nice!!

[@jaydiggty6263]

😂😂 simple but funny

[@marypoppins2044]

A blood alcohol level of .36 is more than 4 times over the legal limit. He's not impaired, he's totally sloshed.

[@abesoloman6932]

Obviously the test must have been wrong he was able to stand and talk just about fine

[@abesoloman6932]

@soberpunk so you're saying he was probably okay to drive

[@BlahBlooBlee4205]

.36 should put him in a coma

[@okioki1131]

@@abesoloman6932 not true.... Alcoholics learn to adapt to the alcohol level in their blood over time but their decision making and judgement is impaired. .40 is considered a deadly level of alcohol and I have seen many people "function" at this level and then drop dead at the hospital.

[@suemaddox1730]

Abe Soloman He is obviously a drunk or he would be in a coma!

[@mikaltima]

I've never seen two cops so afraid of doing the right thing

[@PatC.]

Did you notice how the cop said we have to do everything by the book (because it will be scrutinized) So does that mean for regular people, the cops don't always follow procedure?

[@copenhagen6116]

Doing the wrong thing is easy but doing the right thing is hard.

[@CensorMe1369]

It's called brotherhood and loyalty and it's what separates cops from every day citizens. Knowing there is someone else who understands, who has your back and who backs that up with their life if that's what it takes.

[@joeIpad208]

I am glad to see they did, everyone should be held accountable.

[@vivnoname]

@@CensorMe1369What a load of BS. Most people have loyalty to their families, friends and even co-workers. I’m not minimising what cops go through, but all decent people have loyalty to those they care about.

[@jjwallnutts]

“We have to pull him out, we can’t mute our cameras or anything” really sums it all up

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Exactly!

[@mikekillagreen9432]

@Uber Its disgusting. They should be suspended and investigated for even hinting at covering something up.

[@aggressivelyamicable5987]

@@mikekillagreen9432 What a stupid opinion. So any teenager who makes a joke about suicide should have to pass a psych evaluation? Putting your brain before your mouth will save you a lot of embarrassment in the future.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

@@aggressivelyamicable5987 You're not making any sense. Totally off topic. Knock it off. Grow up

[@TheBeefyPigman]

@@mikekillagreen9432 grow up

[@TheBuckWildPodcast]

Never seen so much sympathy for a drunk driver.

[@rebelwoods8109]

AMEN TO THAT

[@Harris.S]

Lol , exactly

[@JohnDoe-kd2oq]

Cops aren't shit but gangsters with badges.

[@zarathustra8424]

@John Isho I just don't understand how people can't understand it. It's a coworker and a superior. On top of that, there is a difference between some trashy person getting a DUI and an officer, the "moral gap" is much wider for the latter, seeing as his reputation and career is gone. A factory worker with a DUI can still get a job, but this guy's life is over. I generally have a strong distaste for cops, but to not empathize with the arresting officer just seems unintelligent.

[@HALPQT]

@John Isho What about a life saving doctor and a murderer? I'd say there is a big morale gap. We're all human but by how we live our lives and the choices we make define our morality.

[@TehKitteh01]

"I wanna know who called" "You know you can find that out". I'm sure the concerned citizen who called would love hearing that.

[@whatsup7202]

I was called-out once by a concerned citizen behind me. They were right... I was drunk as hell, swerving all over the place. I was arrested later-on.

[@TehKitteh01]

@DVJFan Morons? Are you insinuating that there are more than one of me? Or are you including the people who liked my comment? Regardless, If it was his wife, that's fine, but to an ordinary concerned citizen, hearing that would be unsettling.

[@missingremote4388]

@DVJFan Well, she's such a loving wife!

[@drdirtymcshizzle]

This is one of many reasons I no longer drink. Feel bad for him just as I feel bad for anyone who still drinks regularly. Legalize cannabis worldwide and for police.

[@GHustle4]

@@drdirtymcshizzle You put down one drug to promote another smfh just DUMB

[@scottyboy7462]

WHO CALLED?? "Don't worry Lt., you can easily find out" That's some corrupt shlt right there.

[@joeshmoe-rl7bk]

.....LT is most likely a freemason.

[@joejoe9435]

Frightingly corrupt

[@xNullWANZEx]

everybody can?

[@joejoe9435]

@@xNullWANZEx Everybody's not a cop

[@iffykaptain3144]

Pretty much any organization you can find that out. FD, EMS, and PD. The way most 911 centers are set up this goes in the CAD which is available in their records. Not trying to diminish his threatening tone, but unfortunately it’s just the way things are.

[@antiochusiiithegreat7721]

See this is why I'm a welder so when I'm arrested it's not so awkward.

[@1whocs486]

Lol

[@greasemonkey6667]

Most underrated comment of the video.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

lol

[@samanthajordan1817]

Lmao!

[@aaronh8943]

Hahaha this is gold

[@vanessajohnson5274]

As a law enforcement officer who knows the law and has taken an oath, he shouldn’t be treated the same as any other civilian. He should be held accountable on a higher level, with an automatic loss of his career and straight to jail. It’s disgusting how they baby him. Thankfully they have cameras now.

[@KK-fl9lv]

Well it's your opinion!!

[@MeekoRuiz]

Dam. I wish he would have called an Uber😭😭😭

[@Lopyswine]

You are insane. Police are just normal humans. They can't be held to a higher or lower standard.

[@snikkerr1949]

@@KK-fl9lv And a correct opinion….this man can no longer look at anyone and say they must obey the law…his credibility as a police officer is gone.

[@poloplatinum74]

I dunno if an officer should automatically lose his career if he gets a DWI, which is misdemeanor in many states. That just doesn't sit right with me. Many police officers have PTSD, which indicates a higher level of alcohol and drug abuse. Many of them need treatment instead of losing their careers.

[@arthurwilliams7958]

If it wasn't for Body camera, They would Never Be CAUGHT, RIGHT.

[@jco5254]

You have the same name as my grandfather I am related to Williams cheers

[@stevemundy9886]

Your right if those cameras were not on or they had those they would have drove him to his front door an told him to have a good night

[@doxholiday1372]

Not necessarily true, cops got DUIs before bodycams, although I'm sure superior officers attempted to exploit their positions when possible.

[@caesar349]

Jeez. Cops can’t win with you people ever. Body cams or not, you will always hate police.

[@d.kainashoba1969]

Cops cover for eachother

[@lcharlesesquire4087]

My dad once told me that cops are the worlds largest and only legal gang and this video shows that to the full extent. They look out for each other and everyone else is on their own.

[@suzettemyers6058]

Make sure you don’t call one of those so called “gang members” when you need help!

[@lcharlesesquire4087]

@@suzettemyers6058 not all cops are bad, they’re human and they make mistakes. But they are a nation wide, government sanctioned gang. Someone breaks into your house what do the cops do? Someone attacks you on the street can the cops get there in time to help you? Your best defense is yourself. Cops are necessary in society but do we need a DEA, ATF or for local police to have tanks? I would say no. It’s just my opinion. And in 31 years of existence I’ve never needed the police, and I doubt I will anytime soon.

[@67countrygirl]

Facts I used to not think that way but I see more and more of it

[@timmywitty1432]

They take an oath to the free- may-son-ic brotherhood first and foremost!

[@josh_schroeder]

nope. juggalos have more.

[@markusmacmoore]

"He's being cooperative." - Refused to complete tests - Refused to get in the back - Refused to be placed in handcuffs

[@JetterVenturesLLC]

By 17:00 I would have been taken to the ground and thrown in the back seat in cuffs. Period.

[@droid0311]

This guy thought he was going to call the shots. If it wasn't for the cameras... he would have

[@christianbonet]

you can actually fail those tests sober, not saying the guy wasn't drunk, but those tests are not accurate, you can lose your balance sober etc.

[@markusmacmoore]

@@christianbonet That's fair. Especially as a police officer you would know that those tests aren't always accurate but damning nonetheless. I just find it funny haha

[@mudmixahhh]

Great cooperation..

[@lukesabin691]

The fact that they need their LT. to tell them that they can’t mute their cameras is disgustingly revealing.

[@Local_idiot_21]

Imagine what happened to men or woman while it was off.. I pray for them and for whoever it may happen to again

[@bethford6884]

No, right from the get-go the more professional officer was telling the other guy they had to keep their body cams live. He was saying that even before he called his superior and got told that. He has integrity, I'm not so sure the bearded cop does. The bearded cop clearly wanted to ride off and pretend this wasn't happening.

[@maxwiidanen7281]

@@bethford6884 exactly, these kinda videos don’t look good but I’m glad things are moving in the right direction

[@Earnan21]

It was a proactive statement I think - they might mute for say a personal conversation but he knew they needed to keep them on no matter what so there was no appearance of impropriety.

[@jaredfrazier2216]

cry about it. btw i want my number 2 combo large

[@LearningFast]

“He is being cooperative and stuff” while he refuses all orders he is given.

[@CORZER0]

Yep. Fuck these cops. They should be fired for cause. They have no judgement. Beat cop kid had to keep calling his LT daddy for guidance on a call he has dealt with numerous times in the past and knows how to handle quite well.

[@BlueBacon]

What they meant was that he wasn't becoming physical, and was still able to be reasoned with.

[@carveking]

@Empyreal War Demon you don't understand how politics works in fields like this. That Lt could easily make those officers lives a living hell if he keeps his job once this is all done. You have to see it from their perspective. They were going to follow protocol regardless but the nature of the encounter was a tough situation for them considering theyre much lower ranking.

[@siamouominiocaporali1831]

carve. not only that, Lt IS cooperating acceping cuffs and arrest, so people, don't bee so harsh and hateful, i met very bad officers, abusive, and none of them looks that kind here.arrested and arresting ones. nobody commenting ever drove hi? c'mon twats.

[@DDadams0]

@@siamouominiocaporali1831 drove "hi"? What the hell is 'driving hi'?

[@antdogg5041]

If they didn’t have those cameras this man would still be driving drunk 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@WZD10016]

Younger generation of LEOs don’t roll like that. They stick to SOP and call supervisors whenever they need support or have questions. That’s what they are taught at the academy.

[@pamwarren7997]

Exactly

[@JP18729]

If body cameras weren't on, this guy would have got a police escort to his driveway.

[@kylemaneage468]

Yep that is so true I had a souped up 90 civic ex sedan a off duty cop hit while parked drinking and driving the on duty police officer said he didnt breathalyzer him because he had allergies and couldnt smell the booze on him it was a fucked up and sad situation then the on duty cop gave the drunk off duty cop a ride home because his was totalled leaking g fluids everywhere when it was running they parked his car down the street were later on the off duty cop was seen collecting his bottle of whiskey and remnants of a case of beer my neighbor called the police to report this and still nothing was done police show each other preferential treatment it makes me sick I hate cops and do not have respect for them they can all eat shit and die for all I care also I was molested by my uncle when he was 17 years of age and the man is a cop today even though a police report was filed and police were called since he was a minor nothing happened he sodomized and molested me my sister and 3 cousins they treated this drunk cop with copious amounts of compassion a civilian would never receive and to be honest they should be held to higher standards than a civilian

[@bdlimea7018]

Definitely

[@bdlimea7018]

@@kylemaneage468 I'm so sorry that happened to you and your sister & cousins. No one should get away with that regardless of their age. He especially shouldn't be a cop!! That's messed up. I don't believe predators ever stop so that's pretty frightening that he's a police officer. They can't be "cured" that's been proven many times over by the ones who get arrested over and over . They may take sex offender classes in jail but probably not, they have to register as a sex offender. Big deal! Then they are released and do it again. Its disgusting. Anyone who rapes a child should be locked up for good the 1st time. Think of how many children's lives wouldn't be ruined.

[@kylemaneage468]

@BDLIME YEP ITS REALLY MESSED UP HIS NAME IS GREGORY ALLEN MOONEY HES GOT KIDS OF HIS OWN NOW I FEEL SORRY FOR THEM I CAN ALMOST BET THEY'VE BEEN ABUSED

[@bdlimea7018]

@@kylemaneage468 I'm sure they have! That's unbelievable. Molest kids and nothing happens. You've been burned by the cops one too many times! I'm sorry 😞

[@jmsportscards4451]

Yikes. That Lt. would be a free man if they weren't wearing cameras.

[@mandsvschneider8726]

well lets see this with the court cam, as i bet they talked it down to a impaired and parking issue.

[@SusieW-ku4ub]

Not necessarily. Not all cops are assholes.

[@SusieW-ku4ub]

Rajeev Shrivastava - not always. I’ve worked with Law Enforcement many years, and things have changed, regardless of Body cams. Body cams are NOT always in use, even if they’re being worn.

[@shade9272]

@Rajeev Shrivastava That's an inaccurate assumption. The cops I know don't give other cops any breaks that they don't already give regular people.

[@jonathanmcmullen3324]

We had an officer here in Guthrie Oklahoma ticket his Chief for speeding. Not all police are corrupt.

[@deananderson7877]

A leader should never put his subordinates in a position like this. Or expect any special treatment that would jeopardize the investigating officers career.

[@bigdawg1758]

Not just a leader but any cop who is irresponsible for upholding the law. He is so beligerant and smug. He knows he can get this to go away. Why waste your time. He will just make a fool out of his subordinates. Probable over some beers with his cop pals.

[@uncagedbeast22jeehe7]

I like how there’s 69 likes keep it that way

[@danstewart2770]

You must have learned the in Sunday school - cuz it ain't how things work in the real world.

[@pullt]

In his defense, he's drunk....

[@GRIFFIN1k]

@@bigdawg1758 well said. This video is just incredible we literally are getting a look into police corruption 😂

[@fluffy_mcflooferson4635]

By preventing him from killing or injuring someone, they actually helped this guy. I don't envy the officers.

[@ericzerkle5214]

"Id love to find out who called!" why so you can bully and harass them over something you did that was your fault?????

[@skylar1991]

Are regular people even allowed to find out who called on em? I would doubt it.

[@hectorgarciasune5379]

he's just gonna tell'em - I totally get it

[@1whocs486]

And the cop encourages him

[@jasbarsoph]

Stinks of a set up I think.

[@metalfreak4791]

Very true!! Then cops says he can find out who called. It's all Bullshit!!

[@neb32]

.36% and the officer didn't get a wif of alcohol, but I get pulled over at 2:00am and hadn't had a drink and they smell alcohol. Special treatment.

[@SteelyTom92]

.36 in broad daylight...

[@Adriann1973]

Oh he got a whiff. Just didn’t want it on camera. You can tell.

[@Yggdrasilkuru]

Adriann1973 yeah he paused for a few seconds when he asked

[@wimpyguts]

if u read the report , they did catch the smell of alcohol coming from him

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Normally it’s pot they smell nowadays.......

[@johnb2706]

“Everything’s recorded now, we have to handle it how we have to handle it.” This is proof that before cameras, this would have NEVER happened and the LT would have went home without incident. Sick.

[@eriknervik9003]

It depends, I have no doubt that would’ve happened in 60s or 70s. Probably not much since then. He might have said that trying to reason with this guy to get maximum compliance

[@wingstop7021]

They really said that just to sound good on camera, they gave bro a million chances too

[@wingstop7021]

Like the whole traffic stop dudes talking about “stop there’s nothing we can do, come on” Then 5 seconds later during the field sobriety test the other cop has to walk away and face the other way the whole time lol

[@davidtaco8890]

But mostly for the criminals who cry wolf and attempt to sue the hell out of police, EMS, and others alike for wrongdoing… when it’s clearly not the case. That’s why lawyers have been attempting to take the cameras off the policeman the past 3-5 year now, especially in Cali, because the lawyers have a small amount of criminals to represent 😂 Idiots. Keep the cams!

[@dustincaso6781]

Except before cameras officers still arrested their own when they did things like this.

[@janicebarnes2914]

All concerned citizen calls, should be absolutely confidential! No one should be subjected to backlash, for doing the right thing!

[@TradelineSecrets]

“Did you get an odor?” “.....no” He literally lied, you can tell just by his body language and how he paused smh

[@aleshaford2968]

Daveed 24 exactly, he paused and then no. Total liar. No way he didn’t smell anything

[@rynechristesen2392]

Yup and before that he asked if mics and cameras were hot like he was just hoping there was a way they could let it all go

[@franciscoalbertgarcia4638]

@@rynechristesen2392 also, at 18:00 I think they beeped what "mike" asked, but the officer aswers "no, we can't do that, Mike"....

[@hunterdonaghey3917]

I think he also asked her the mics off so they can have a discussion for a moment before the other officer called and then he told him no we have to keep them on

[@hunterdonaghey3917]

I mean he specifically said can we shut these off for a conference real quick and even pointed out to it

[@hammerandthewrench7924]

The fact they’re asking if they can NOT cuff him is so embarrassing. The double standard I swear

[@k...3168]

Superior thing. If it was there equal, they wouldn't be so hesitant.

[@billkerens5188]

If that had been anybody else, they would have had them on the ground with a knee in their back slapping the cuffs on. Such bs!

[@kevinmarrett9532]

"Can we shut these off for a conference?" "Is your camera on right now?" That guy 100% was looking for an excuse to let him drive away.

[@BandtheHoorse]

If a body camera is recording an active investigation there is no way a body camera should ever be shut off. You're right. This guy was thinking "Look man, I've only been working here for 5 months, he already doesn't like me, you know this, and I just finally got to my barber to get this sweet beard trim. If he finds out I'm one of the Arresting Officers he will retaliate against me without impunity!" Also dude just sat with his hands crossed and his face down despite knowing the guy was blitzed out of his mind. Any regular citizen and this guy is arresting him after the eye test with prejudice. Which is why there is an issue, people. Fucking bootlickers can lick my ass instead, I swear to Christ

[@jasonl8720]

The bearded cop even lied about not smelling alcohol the first time it was asked, then didn’t answer at all the second time. He didn’t want it on camera in case they could figure out a way to let him go

[@AAAMANDA]

@@jasonl8720 I noticed the exact same thing!! It couldn’t be more obvious he was lying about not smelling an odor.

[@sukai121]

Exactly what I was thinking. You could tell by his body language initially, he just wanted the situation to be over and not deal with a cop getting busted. If the cameras weren’t on we all know that would’ve happened.

[@Kurzxclan]

@@BandtheHoorse 100000000%

[@beast6459]

We can't mute our cameras.sickening

[@Dr.DankensteinM.D.]

The way he says “ID LOVE TO KNOW WHO CALLED.” Makes me think he is going to take retaliatory actions against the person who called.

[@lesleyrussell8200]

o yea hes gona be shoot to death......and then he gona ask him¿YOU GET IT?you totally get it?

[@sinverrette9803]

Of course he will

[@stonwall9065]

Classic drunkard outlash. (I know it well.)

[@pablpfanque]

Look at the murderous look on his face, after he asked them.

[@oklywright8886]

Bro… he’s drunk af lol

[@briansavage932]

"we're gonna have to pull him, we can't turn our cameras off or anything." This lieutenant is really putting his coworkers in an awkward position. The cameras are the great equalizer.

[@cheagan]

"I would like to know who called." Why, so you can use your position of power to make their life a living hell?

[@suziequesadilla6764]

Precisely

[@ozziejim8472]

Yep, sounded like a threat to me!

[@Hawk89gt]

Yep

[@antuwan08]

What position of power? 😂

[@triggered9131]

No because the accused has a right to face their accuser in a court of law. Pick up a book.

[@kelly6491]

It’s seriously not cool that he’s able to look up who called him in. I can’t imagine anyone would choose not to keep that information private- especially in these circumstances- and certainly any regular person wouldn’t be privy to the identity of their accusers.

[@CombatMonkey11B]

Anyone can through a FOIA request.

[@7thdayproductions330]

Actually any regular person would get that info in court 😂

[@Playan.]

“We have to bring you in, everything is being recorded” Thank God for that...

[@matisdear]

So they could go pee lol

[@nickolasholcombe8838]

Only by accident it was recording! Had they had known before hand that it was lieutenant , they would had turned their cams off n he would have gotten off scott free!!!

[@youpeopleareallinsane]

Can I just mention what a beautiful day it was there? Birds chirping, sunny, super green grass, super arrested drunk driver. Beautiful.

[@danmcintyre7100]

Early east coast spring

[@mayorofhalloweentown2071]

Lmao 🤜🤛

[@idriveanywhere]

😂🤣

[@mikewolowicz]

The robins calling was super soothing.

[@praetorxian]

So, not only does the Lt. think he’s above the law, he shows contempt for his own officers. Flipping them off for a position he put them all in. Wow. That show his character right there.

[@stephennina]

And then add pleading not guilty and hiring some clown that comes up with a 12 page defense against a clear d.u.i. Disgusting display of a law enforcement officer accepting responsibility for a mistake and/or medical problem.

[@RealWorldPolice]

@@stephennina Except he pleaded guilty...

[@praetorxian]

Real World Police Fair enough, but the video evidence is pretty damning. Comes off like an entitled POS.

[@stephennina]

@@RealWorldPolice Yeah... eventually. He made a real ass out of himself, in many ways. Was there any internal discipline on the Lt.?

[@Jerseylulu]

He was drunk. We all do stupid crap when drunk. Except, maybe an Uber or a friend?

[@meganmcdonald3133]

The fact that he’s upright and somewhat coherent at a .36 means that he drinks all day every day

[@Jero-P]

I was hospitalized at that rate. This old dude DRINKS

[@Indooroutdooradventure]

Now we know if it wasn’t for body cams every drunk cop would be let go

[@jasonstathon6768]

Haha buuuulll shiiiit they probably just study their daily driver cars now and just let them go 🚶pigs let pigs roam around in the mud

[@james4592225]

And if there were no body cams more cops would set up, hurt, kill, lie on more innocent people.

[@Hank..]

@@james4592225 kinda sounds like bullshit lol

[@unti419]

+1

[@jasonstathon6768]

@@Hank.. with the last name of Wimbleton you must be a cop lover 😆

[@EfficaciousHustle]

"We can't mute our camera we can't do anything." That screams to me that muting their cameras is something they opt to do in some of these cases. "Everything is recorded now" Thank God

[@DayLateGamerWill]

Yeah, thats super suspect, immediately goes to talking about muting audio, thats sketchy af. Obviously thats a tactic they use frequently for that to be one of the first things talked about. Body Cameras - keeping the corrupt accountable, 30 frames at a time.

[@EfficaciousHustle]

@@DayLateGamerWill they shoot to kill, we shoot 60 frames per second

[@john-jw1jx]

@@EfficaciousHustle "we" PepeLaugh

[@EfficaciousHustle]

@@john-jw1jx yes we, civilians, citizens, with cameras...

[@larsmonsen88]

Yeah, what the fuck was that?

[@toddmyers1586]

bodycams should be mandatory for all police and not controlled by the officer

[@luisperez5462]

What if he has to take a massive dump

[@mericafreedomland3583]

Luis Perez or even a regular dump..... let alone a MASSIVE one

[@Purpabary]

They are mandatory in Houston. They get in serious trouble if they aren't on. My mom in law is a cop and she explained it to me.

[@tomackerman4089]

@@LuciferSerpentking That's a stupid idea

[@schatzfarms4471]

todd myers all police, all government officials and all medical professionals. Life would be so much safer

[@IzzaMeanCat]

The fact that these troopers had to get guidance on whether or not to cuff this guy is DISGUSTING.

[@yvettesrogers119]

It’s not every day you have to arrest your BOSS!?

[@clonaztevedreamkiller5277]

"I would love to know who called." "You can find that out." That is horrifying.

[@mdunn16]

I think the young officer just replied that way in an attempt to make things go as smoothly as possible. I thought he handled the whole thing very impressively.

[@massey4business]

@@mdunn16 Bull! OF COURSE he can find out. Everything's logged and he's one of the bosses. He's got access to all that info.

[@poorthing]

@@mdunn16 really? Really?? I think they all stink. If the cameras & mics weren't there - It never happened!!!! Disgusting

[@djsi38t]

He wasnt looking to retaliate he just believes that he did nothing wrong and would like to know what he did to be called on.

[@Justsomeguy4421]

@@djsi38t LOL NOT EVEN YOU BELIEVE THAT

[@remylebeau4204]

This infuriates me the fact that these cops want to give the lieutenant special treatment, and certainly would have if wasnt for the bodycam footage evidence. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.

[@Thelongestcomment23]

But I still understand why this is wrong. For them to have to make sure from their boss to not mute or turn off cameras. Luckily this officer knew better. Imagine if that other guy was in charge. Yikes

[@planes3333]

but they are. in canada I dont even think they have the body cams

[@michellewest3404]

I do think a lot of the "you know we have to do this" and "it's all on bodycam" was more to get him to cooperate and not blame the officer's themselves for doing their job.

[@kevinkenna]

except Paul Pelosi. He's above the law. Check out his DUI right here on you tube. He never spent a day in jail though CA law says you do

[@DkKobaADV]

​@@michellewest3404felt like a mix of both and feeling off about having to do it

[@peanutbutterripple1083]

every time they say “my cameras live .. my cameras rolling” it turns my stomach. can only imagine how even more corrupt things used to be.

[@DaVinciwithaphaser]

exactly and it's sick that he said "I don't wanna do this" showing that they're totally fine with just having him drive home drunk to avoid awkward fallout

[@manicmurph]

Yeah if you for any reason would be pulled over while having a few I'd show them this video.

[@tntkop]

Do you wear a body camera at your job and record everything you do? No? I can’t imagine how corrupt you are.

[@peanutbutterripple1083]

@tntkop are you drunk ma’am?

[@IHateNicolasCage]

@@DaVinciwithaphaser They’re not “totally fine” with having him drive home. They know that this is a superior and if given the opportunity will make this kids life a living hell every single day. Fair? Absolutely not. Real life? Yup.

[@roberthutson2023]

Disgusting department, the fact that you would have let him continue if you didnt have cameras is just pathetic. IA needs to be investigating this type of stuff for real. Hope he lost his job or at least his title. Also, what I don't understand is how this isnt a conflict of interest since he works with them. They should have called another department, sheriffs, state police anyone else to make it fair.

[@BaronVonQuiply]

DeNiro absolutely NAILED this role.

[@donkeyslayer4661]

Someone should mail DeNiro by parking a few rounds in his head.

[@BaronVonQuiply]

@@donkeyslayer4661 I get it. He doesn't worship your man crush so you want him dead. It's to be expected from Snowflake central.

[@tannerjordan3754]

Baron von Quiply Deniro is a lib jackass but I don’t want him killed. That just makes the right stoop the low of the left.

[@mikep6979]

"We don't wanna do this" 10 times. And if it weren't on video, they wouldn't.

[@metalmassacre84]

mikep6979 correct

[@marked4death076]

Ypu wouldnt help your boys out huh? Hmmmm interesting

[@DolphinOfFire]

Womp womp.

[@tylerturners6784]

Driving 4 times the legal limit with families driving around. I'm glad they caught him. He makes enough to get a cab..

[@TheRainbow]

Exactly my thoughts

[@jimjacobs5825]

“We don’t want to do this to you.” You didn’t. He did it to himself.

[@100based9]

Exactly those officers should be pissed at the Lt. for forcing them into that situation. What a dipshit

[@janetmcdaniel2755]

As a Lt. He knows better...and he's not above the law. Man up time. All these videos show make people do whats right for all people.

[@janetmcdaniel2755]

The Lt laughs as he walks normal INSTEAD of walking heel to toe....kinda mocks the cops....that's smart eleck....like he will do it HIS way. Then folds his arms like "how did you like that"...so disrespectful

[@bazzerk9202]

I hate that saying. Like if u didn’t arrest me I woulda been good. We BOTH did it lmao

[@yardgreetingbusiness6634]

They shouldn't be cops if they don't wanna arrest people that are breaking the law.

[@278susan]

This is so aggravating! I just watched a video of a mom being arrested for drunk driving and they handcuffed her in front of the neighbors and everybody she knew - there was zero consideration - zero mercy!!! But this guy gets kids' gloves treatment!!!

[@amandac9294]

Love how the cop says blatantly "we have to follow the law because we have the cameras on, with audio "

[@networkninja2971]

What's wrong with that. these are comrades. are you saying you wouldn't help a loved one out?

[@amandac9294]

@@networkninja2971 they are saying that if the camera was off, that they would break the law, while in uniform. No, I would not break the law and risk my integrity as a police officer to help my drunk uncle. When you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes my friend. Even in the backwoods, these days. Using your privilege to cover up someone else's crap is not in the handbook. That's WHY we have cameras on them... when they don't they are just as criminal as the one's they beat up and put in jail!

[@ejl74]

I think he said that to put him at ease. You never know what a drunk person would do.

[@JM-qt5mg]

@@networkninja2971 u sound fckn stupid. They are helping him out. If they let him go, he can possibly kill someone or himself. Even if they drove him home. They would be basically telling him its ok to drive drunk again. This is a good lesson for him. Tough love. And as a cop. That LT should know better.

[@retroguy9494]

@@networkninja2971 Comrades my foot! This ain't the Marines! They are municipal EMPLOYEES at work and this is their BOSS! Period full stop. Would I break the law for a loved one to help them out? I don't know. MAYBE. But would I do it for a co-worker? HELL NO!

[@defeatignorance8681]

"Is there an odor or anything?" "No."-giving that stare that says otherwise. Thin blue line, folks.

[@JG0en187]

You can see him nod his head yes when he was saying no. Lol they wanted no parts of this one.

[@jogabonito091]

And his grin lol

[@kyndellnycole2266]

Defeat Ignorance came to the comments just to see if anyone else noticed the suspicion of that too

[@chandlerrose4545]

IxIBluePitIxI Of course not. People are judging them harshly but they would have felt the same way. This is a man they probably looked up to and work with. And they are still humans with feeling, you don’t want to have to do this to someone you care about. Everyone of us would have felt the same way and if they claim otherwise they are lying. This was a tough situation for the two young officers.

[@anon69669]

“No” stares then continues to nod head saying yes

[@imcashout7079]

“is there a odor or anything” other cop pauses “nope” straight up lied for him on camera

[@_vertueux_femme_3233]

Joe Bryant facts💯

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

Yes I saw that. Disgusting

[@paulrevere2928]

Yes other cop LIED about whether Lt smelled like ALCOHOL... another CRIMINAL ENABLER with a BADGE.... Lt ‘s blood alcohol content is more than 4 times the LEGAL limit!

[@CovidConQuitTheCensorship]

@Lori miss Yes they should all be fired, absolutely

[@philidor9657]

@@paulrevere2928 Bro why do boomers always talk like this with like half of the words capitalized for emphasis.

[@thatcamarochik3908]

Sucks when your LT puts you in that situation. Shame on him for making it even more painful. You gotta do what you gotta do tho. I commend these officers for understanding that.

[@timmywitty1432]

I think the body cams made that decision, don’t you?

[@tonebone2895]

Mr. Chew had a salary of 127 thousand a year and still couldn't afford an Uber or Taxi home. He loses at life!

[@devenlooney]

Afraid of losing their job for doing something wrong

[@eldelapalma1338]

Tony Pedroza and he drove a POS truck lol

[@vanessayoga7522]

Diésel baby

[@oustandingsitter6106]

DeepWaterBlack - ctfu

[@claydo8117]

How about buying the alcohol at a store and drinking at home!

[@foreignuser_]

LT: Handcuffs probably hundreds if not thousands of people, under duress and for much less, throughout his career. Also LT: Refuses to be handcuffed for driving around absolutely plastered in a bigass truck.

[@ITRIEDEL]

Foreign User or not??

[@maryhall1181]

Right

[@foreignuser_]

@@ITRIEDEL you must not understand what happens to the average person when they refuse or even hint at being unwilling to be put in handcuffs.

[@rafon.]

@Empyreal War Demon damn, dude. You're right, but damn.

[@JustaMomnFamily]

The handcuffs are for the officers safety. I don't agree with NOT handcuffing him. However, I can see how they could say we know him and trust him. (They are idiotic to think any drunk man isn't dangerous)

[@TPBass1224]

If it weren't for the bodycams this arrest would've never happened.

[@franktheballer23]

He wasn't charge with anything. If you read the document afterwards they dismiss it because they say the officer that conducted the tests was not properly trained

[@trickhe7637]

@Joe Sudz No he lied. The description clearly states the Lt. pleaded guilty to drunk driving and had his license revoked for 7 months along with having to take an alcohol course and he no longer works for the department. I've seen multiple comments now of people saying he wasn't charged just to make it seem like the cops are above the law. 😀

[@trickhe7637]

@@franktheballer23 Why lie about something like this?

[@maxryan9052]

This franciscolopez guy is stupid. The description for the video literally says he got fired for this and had to take the dui class and everything that everyone has to do charged with the same thing. God people are stupid.

[@Evercreeper]

@TPBass1224 gotta disagree with you mate

[@tahjiawilliams8038]

Im sorry, did that cop want to turn off the cameras for a "conference" ?? Crooked. Keep an eye on him

[@Dayelizavbeth]

Ok I’m glad I’m not the only one who heard that like wtf

[@tombourne7184]

"Ide love to know who called". That's absolutely terrifying.

[@weareone2854]

Yes, but he’s drunk off his arse and defending himself/ego.

[@kinsley7777]

Followed by reassurance by cops that he CAN find out ... SERiously ?

[@ericrooney4468]

This is why people don't want to leave their name when they call 911, which then makes it harder to prosecute defendants. Thank God for cameras.

[@weareone2854]

As I understand, the man lost his job but I highly doubt that anyone told him the name of who reported him, which makes me suspect that my theory is the more likely one : ) That it's tactical rather than actual. I am 99.9% they were just placating him in order to get his cooperation due to the man's state and position; there are a lot of police interrogation tactics revolving around ego to gain cooperation (see terms like "ego up"). Not saying that it's the most professional behaviour here but it is a path of least resistance, and frankly I do get it. I am sure that these police officers could lose their jobs as providing such 3rd party information to a defendant is not only unethical but illegal. But of course they could get access to the info of who reported it as that's part of the case though I'm sure the ease of that process depends on how it was reported (or through what channels and whether direct or indirect). Trust but verify ;)

[@TheCowfart1]

I want to know who ratted me out. They must be punished.

[@richf389]

Imagine if cops treated everyone with this level of respect and dignity, people would see cops alot differently.

[@ItsKyleStewart]

If you were friends with the cop it would be the same deal as this, all who you know

[@omarhernandez289oh]

Richard Fernandez true but keep in mind shit rolls down hill not uphill

[@nova_squad_bossx1818]

Never a truer statement

[@richf389]

And you dont realize that is the problem, but you said it yourself common sense isn't common. Cops can treat people with respect and dignity. But they see themselves supervisor to the "civilian", most of the time cops go into a situation, and there first priority is to establish authority. That's the problem. They can start off with respect and curiosity, till the situation says they have too be aggressive.

[@richf389]

@@bagelars the only obvious point that you are making, is that you are real close to law enforcement, you are probably a cop yourself or was raised close to police officers. Which means that your opinion will always be bias. to the majority of the rest of people who are not privileged to live in a cops home. We see the crime cops make at face value. The tyranny, the abuse of power the murders they committed far too often, you say cops dont pull people over for no reason, you are just to blind to see that is not ture, if that was ture they would not have quotas, they are under constant pressure to meet their quotas. That is fact. Now I will admit not all cops are corrupt and some do the job they are paid well for. However far to many are just evil individuals looking for excuses to hurt people. To tell the story's to there Contemporaries later. I think (IMO) out of 100 percent of cops 35 percent (or so) are the men and women that I am talking about.(the bad cop) And my guess is you would think 90 to 99 percent of police officers are honest and moral, so I will leave you to your opinion I disagree will u strongly, but respect you for your opinion.

[@Hawk89gt]

It’s appalling how they treated him with kid gloves, apologizing every step of the way, wishing they could mute their cameras, feeling sorry for him. No civilian would have ever been treated this good.

[@Claymorw]

It’s their boss, obviously. Just like if your boss breaks policy at your job, it’s not the same as if someone else outside the company does. Ridiculous that people can’t see that

[@seangallagher9435]

@@Claymorw treat him like a drunk driver. Not a boss.

[@Claymorw]

@@seangallagher9435 ok next time your boss break policy, show us how it’s done. Ethic in all job.

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

@@Claymorw and why in the world would a regular employee go after their boss if the boss broke a policy?? It’s not in the job description, but it is in the job desceiption for a cop to arrest a drunk driver. What a stupid comparison

[@Mark-uh4zd]

@@Claymorw breaking company policy is different than breaking a law... such as drunk driving that put other drivers and pedestrians in harms way.

[@mattsmith656]

Damn, he must be a hardcore alcoholic if hes functional enough to not crash at .36 bac that’s insane

[@Jero-P]

That'd put me in a hospital.

[@Rainbowrobb]

This is why all officers need to be wearing cameras with audio, at all times. He mentions many times that they have to keep going due to this equipment rolling. Most officers are respectable, camera's help keep the others to their own standards.

[@samadams2315]

Tree he other LT did the right thing and follow the law

[@PJSM94]

He never said "we have to keep going because my camera is rolling." Never once did he suggest that they were arresting him because of the body cam. He let the other guy, in the white truck, know that he was still recording. Probably to let him know to not sat anything stupid or abrasive about the situation.

[@hahahacorn]

Jed Miller “did you smell any alcohol on him?” “No” “you’re sure you didn’t smell any alcohol on him” *nods head slightly*... your ignorance is absurd. I support the blue but cmon they aren’t perfect. Body cams mandated.

[@hahahacorn]

Jed Miller somewhere around 16:00 and 17:00 he literally says “gotta do this because everything’s recorded”

[@amazinggracefields]

@@hahahacorn Yep! A set of standards for them and one for us little peons.

[@jeremywhitmon1556]

I’m not a cop hater, but this was just sad. Handle every situation by the book, regardless of who it is. He isn’t any less of a danger just because he is an officer.

[@alyssajohnson8901]

Jeremy Whitmon agreed. idk how they can go so light on this guy but with george floyd “he was drunk so he deserved it’

[@MrBillkaz]

Agree...i support cops big time, but this makes me sad that there is such reluctance to the reality

[@pmveigel]

Actually a drunk cop is even more dangerous than an average citizen

[@golgoth7600]

Don't make me fucking laugh. Handled by the book???? They were shady as fuck. They would have shut the cams and mic if they they weren't told to keep everything live. Edit: I red the original post way too fast. My apologies.

[@koby685]

@@alyssajohnson8901 George Floyd was more of a danger considering his violent criminal past actually.

[@dominicbalistreri80]

I like how the cops reasoning for following protocol is that he’s being recorded

[@rollin6fo765]

They would let him go crooked fucks

[@scottbaxendale323]

Body cams are the only reason cops follow the law and even then they still often get caught committing crimes. The police code of silence is a criminal conspiracy at its very core.

[@funkdoctorrican]

Yea peeped that out too. He wished he never had it on. It’s great though that they have to wear it and use it to catch messed up shit like this

[@Trblsum96]

Rican-X but who exactly is making them wear them, and who is in charge of the recordings.. it’s all bullshit

[@vascodegama5829]

Or else they would be sucking his DICK!

[@platinumSKATERS]

24:08 “There’s nothing we can do, we would’ve” That goes to show you how they treat each other different than everyone else. It’s even crazier he said it happened to people before and they let them back to work

[@erichill4926]

Yes I caught that too. You should have seen my mouth when it hit the floor.

[@channeleightyfour]

This video would only be 3 minutes long if he wasn't a cop.

[@Ephrem58]

channeleightyfour TRUE!

[@ladydrone2345]

He'd be digging road rash out of his face rather than being pleaded with and apologized to.

[@Classic_Re-creation]

Yes and the drink driver would have been man handled and thrown about the place and even shot if he was a black man

[@littlekitten6920]

There would be no video

[@thebeasters]

Black guy, shot, dead , over

[@markkukivinen2824]

4.5 times the limit, and still coherent. That's insane. This man has been drinking heavily for a long, long time. Most people would be in a coma at this level of intoxication, and nearing death.

[@benjantzen8910]

For sure. 2/3s blood, 1/3 out of control!

[@SNEAKERSUPREMACYBATTLELEAGUE]

Facts

[@lewisner]

And they "didn't get an odour" ?

[@notrecyborg5492]

@@lewisner I think he just didn't want to be a snitch. The guys clearly going down regardless.

[@dkemp1337]

its officer Lahey

[@angiepoppell]

It’s just disgusting to me how someone of authority thinks it’s perfectly fine to drink & then get behind the wheel of a car and endanger our families. Then have the nerve to act like they shouldn’t be treated like everyone else.

[@wiesbadengera1]

Especially when they are the ones called when there are dead bodies on the road from a idiot driving drunk!! These fools deserve special treatment alright!!! That cop was pitiful

[@lesliesmith719]

It is infuriating. And these cops are scared to death to do their job. Begging the drunk to behave and understand them. This cop sounds so nervous it is PATHIC.

[@colinclement2752]

U hit the nail on the head

[@JJC991]

It's called narcissism lol

[@irenegalvan7996]

It is disgusting I can believe they did that but I seeing it with my own eyes 😢

[@platinumSKATERS]

05:50 “can we cut these off for a conference real quick?” Is crazy asf. I’m glad the second officer was there to make sure they still went through with it cuz the first guy definitely would’ve given him a pass

[@generalcrustard0311]

It's like they're escorting him to the electric chair. Book this dude already and write up the report. Case closed.

[@TwitchHottest]

The last of his kind they gotta make sure they do everything 100% correct. Especially in a case where it is their supervisor and the footage will be looked over and over looking for misconduct

[@generalcrustard0311]

@@TwitchHottest it should be no different than how they handle any other person. I.e. if you disobey their commands 3 or 4 times like this guy, you get yanked out of the car and thrown on the ground. He's breaking the law same as anyone.

[@Amgbenz0]

The last of his kind Yes because im sure if you pulled your mom or best friend over and she was shit faced and didnt listen to your first 2 pleas to get in the back on your patrol car, you're gunna pull her out and slam the cuffs on like anyone else. Such a dumb comment.

[@mickdavis2385]

Well, technically they are escorting him to the end of his career. I mean I would hope anyway he loses his job over this.

[@nekogami9458]

@@Amgbenz0 Call me cold hearted but I actually I would. If you're breaking the law then you should be treated the same as anyone else would be.

[@ayejay7024]

This video is scary. The amount of times the officers recommended they turn off the cameras or said that they're already on as if theyd do something different if they didnt have cameras on.

[@stanleyhape8427]

I agree these cops so upset they gotta arrest a drunk driver because they have body cams. This drunk blew a .36 that means serious daily drinking and driving.

[@askredditquestions967]

@@stanleyhape8427 they're upset because they're arresting a lieutenant that they know. They were worried this would bite them in the ass. POV cop said multiple times "gotta do what you gotta do"

[@stanleyhape8427]

@Jose if you are worried about the consequences for your job for arresting a drunk ..then you shouldn't be on the force. This drunk could kill a family and these cops are worried about their jobs.

[@mrk9444]

I think cops should have atleast twice the penalties civillians have. They know the laws and are scared of cameras. I've put two dashcam in my car. And have saved me atleast once with a dick cop saying I didn't have my seatbelt on.

[@jranberg3942]

The pigs protect their own. Allways gonna stay like that til the day every cop on duty has a camera that records from starting the shift to the ending.

[@bubcat54]

He was clearly too drunk to walk, so he HAD to drive.

[@damienholland8103]

lol

[@jahsehonfroy8792]

I’m too high for this

[@jeremybalizenter2896]

Hilarious

[@anthonybinning]

Take me drunk I’m home !!!!

[@drewrealestate3651]

This shit just made my day 😭😂 thanks youtube-world

[@chillmonkey6782]

I have watched too many of these for my own good. That is the hardest I have ever seen someone fail the 9-steps heel-to-toe test.

[@scottgoodrich5825]

“I wanna know who called.” Kinda scary.

[@belindamccook8427]

Do your job, just do your job, doesn’t matter who called

[@williamross3140]

"We're going to have to do everything pretty much by the book here." Uhhhh how about 100% by the book?

[@BX2CT]

they typically don’t do things by the book I guess cause had to make a point of telling other Trooper to make sure they do so they tell on them selves.. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@7Be]

I think he was implying that. Yeah "pretty much" is somewhat ambiguous wording, but colloquially, it doesn't really mean "not exactly".

[@ditackett]

That guy is so selfish to put people who work for him in this position

[@conradb7200]

"He's being cooperative and stuff" ??? I must be watching the wrong video!

[@ilovejesus9303]

😃😃😃😃

[@lyralynxes9751]

I really hope whoever called on him is safe…. Him asking that question was super concerning.

[@lisabrygger9168]

Very Concerning

[@mikacook5982]

Your right

[@xLazyNL]

@@mikacook5982 ... 2 words 1 mistake

[@TA-hs8sy]

Harrasment

[@guitarjunkie7124]

It shouldn’t be legal for a suspect to know who ratted him out. Thats like telling a murderer who the jury is that sends him up the river.

[@sike1dj]

I live in lower township. This was quite a story around here. Glad the officers did their job and didn't let him off. Nobody should ever be above law. Not police, not judges, not politicians, not presidents.

[@clashingwithvance965]

amen

[@bella78305]

But you can tell by how they were acting and what they were saying.. they reallyyyyy wanted to just let him go.

[@davezabriskie6365]

I agree with that sentiment completely!!

[@gilmangus83]

What is troubling is the deference shown to the drunken idiot. Not all men are created equal.

[@ilovecheese2693]

Rather, did their jobs because they had no other choice due to their bodycamera

[@RomanMaese]

What a tough situation. Unfortunately, the LT made this decision and Drunk Driving should never be tolerated. But, this broke my heart when he said no, I'm not getting handcuffed. Then, when the officer said, we don't want to lose our jobs, he gave in instantly. He knew the coincidences and knew their lives would change too. 🥺

[@markthehunter32]

None of the officers should have treated him differently from non LEO's civilians. This tells me everything I need to know.

[@Critastic]

Right? A bunch of corrupt asses that will put us citizens through the ringer to advance their careers. Policing is a business, and they protect their business partners.

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

It’s starts of with him saying “we have to, it was called in..”, so I wonder what would’ve happened had the caught him without it being on the record first. And then they kept letting everyone know over the phone they were recording. And then their other LT has to tell not to mute mics (as if that’s something they need to be reminded about?) AND THEN he’s told he knows he can find out who originally called in to report him??? Seriously?!? That Blue Line is a division line between us and them. Absolutely ridiculous. I watched a video of one cop accidentally shooting his partner. They rushed her to the hospital in their cruiser with lights on. Do you think they’d do that if they accidentally shot one of us?

[@Kazat0pia]

Police officers aren't robots man. This guy they've pulled over has likely spent his entire profession life as a law enforcement officer. The arresting officers know this means his career and his pension are both over. It's only right that they would feel a bit concerned about their fellow officer. If recording wasn't mandatory, at the very least they could see him home safely. I get the sentiment but at the same time it's sad to see. Nobody wants to see a fellow co-worker and a friend or someone they respect that they've known for years lose their job and their retirement.

[@monkeymugs8703]

​@@Kazat0piaso! If he has spent his career stopping this, why do it? Your comment is so freaking flawed it's almost comical.

[@MichaelSmith-kh9im]

He wasn’t being cooperative, if that was anybody else he would’ve been knocked to the ground and cuffed

[@stevep8445]

and charged with resisting arrest. No doubt in my mind, this guy is driven home to sleep it off if there were no cameras..

[@arithomspson2940]

Peppered sprayed along with all that.

[@joeschofield6971]

Is it at all that crazy of thought that inter department issues get handled differently. I can attest it's like this in every single industry I have worked in. Nobody likes to see people they know get put on the chopping block for a stupid mistake.

[@sastrinidis]

@@joeschofield6971 no, everyone else is perfect and has no trouble ruining the careers of their mentors and friends.

[@MichaelSmith-kh9im]

@@joeschofield6971 wait did you just call a .36 BAC a stupid mistake??? Would it be a stupid mistake if he killed someone while driving. Most people would have alcohol poisoning at that level

[@Women_Rock]

“I would love to know who called” ah yes, playing the blame game.

[@CORZER0]

Yeah, so he can witness tamper, a felony. Let him have the caller's info. Please let him have it!

[@PeterQTaggart]

Sad part is, he, like any other criminal defendant in the United States, would be entitled to it. It’s discovery, and would be evidence at any trial as it formed the basis for probable cause for the officer’s stop. So all these folks worried about this comment, think about it a second. No, he shouldn’t be told right then, but he will find out eventually. That...facing one’s accuser...is the basis of justice.

[@itdoesntmatterwhoweare]

@@PeterQTaggart very well put

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

He wants to play the retribution game.

[@scottystiffchicken]

The caller was probably the person who got screwed over for promotion, was waiting outside the bar. Karma!