Sheriff Stops The Wrong Van, But Still Wants ID

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Haskell County Texas Sheriff's Office
507 S 2nd St, Haskell, TX 79521
[phone] g.co/kgs/La9ERm
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[@JamesFreeman1]

Original Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH3JgnaYqb6DjJo Haskell County Texas Sheriff's Office 507 S 2nd St, Haskell, TX 79521 [phone] g.co/kgs/La9ERm

[@goodcitizen3859]

Thanks for the share. I called the Sheriffs Department there. The guy said he'll relay it to a officer there and call me back.

[@saddletramp1860]

He said he had a large amount of cash and told his wife to give ID to deescalate.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

I hope he did not put any bad virus germs on your ID .

[@bookerdooley7213]

I charge $50,000 for each right violated and $1000 a minute for each minute I'm sitting in jail because your cop is stupid 🤷‍♂️

[@interestedparty00]

Delaware vs Prouse

[@TheShubLub]

To be fair, this guy became a sheriff when the gold rush had just started.

[@Fastgt2003]

It’s coming back

[@Sinstar33]

🤦‍♀️🤣

[@neilmacdonald5934]

I was thinking the same thing. I could imagine going into a nursing home & seeing him slowly shuffling with his Zimmer frame, dribble dripping from his chin & the smell of his all-to regular farts temporarily overcoming the stench of piss. Too harsh?

[@phyllispeterson2470]

😂🤭

[@ConstantineFtw]

LOL

[@vitogriffin8902]

The call about the white van traveling the wrong direction was from 1997... He's been pulling every white van that he sees over ever since...some beige ones too, just to be sure.

[@clinicaltranscription1190]

😂🤣 F’ing hilarious

[@johngalt97]

This is essentially legal when an investigation is opened, but never closed. They never have to admit there is an investigation or a file at all. Any open investigation is a secret file kept on you by the government. Gov: We suspect you're paying attention to our activities, so we're labelling you as 'suspicious' in a never-ending secret investigation file.

[@user-rb4cf5dy4p]

Working on cold cases 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@fyrbyrd71]

But he also pulls over black VANS because there might've been a misunderstanding in the description.

[@johngalt97]

@@fyrbyrd71 cop: “Hollywood-style wrap removals are common.”

[@redeastwood4850]

This Sheriff still deals with his personal guilt for the day he called in sick when he was supposed to guard President Lincoln at the theater.

[@MeRia035]

🤣💓🤣💓🤣💓🤣💓🤣 That's so terrible it's funny!

[@willlock3644]

You win the KZbin comments today….

[@tjofwakanda8027]

Lmao wtf

[@ch4rl3y1972]

Lulz!

[@TjLuther]

Lmaoo

[@billycroan2336]

I'm going to say there's still something wrong with pulling them over. Being stopped on a highway is inherently dangerous. Continuing the stop without a reason worthy of endangering life, is wrong.

[@billtate6962]

This point is true, but it's done thousands of times a day by these road pirates. Sad but true.

[@brickk__2086]

When the wrong way van does drive by, can you picture this sheriff hood surfing to get back into his car and chase it down?

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

in texas an officer can pull over anyone to check the validity of their license without any crime being committed.

[@billycroan2336]

@@jeremysteinacker4889 it's still wrong. I agree with you that it is completely legal. Laws do not define right and wrong. They are written by men; often corrupt men and women called politicians. Putting somebody's life in danger for a punitive fine is absolutely legal and it is still wrong. The way speeding should be ticketed if it's ticketed at all is the officer tails the vehicle (without lights or sirens) and writes down the plates. Then passes the vehicle to grab video of the driver. (The same video or perhaps their body cam, would serve as evidence of the speed indicated on radar) And then the policeman waves goodbye and goes and finds another speeder. Then at the end of the day, he can mail tickets to the address on file. The department can decide if they prefer to install higher resolution cameras on their traffic cruisers or to pay a second officer or perhaps a non commissioned employee who's not driving to operate the camera and record information. Frankly I don't see why police departments need sworn law enforcement officers whatsoever to handle tickets in this fashion.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

@@billycroan2336 I am not denying it is a bad law, but it is the law

[@MrCamel2humps]

“This is not the white van you are looking for” - Obi-Wan Kenobi

[@SuSpInTiOn]

I was just about to post this but you beat me to it! Great minds and all lol

[@miketlane]

what are you doing waiving your hand like you are some sort of a Jedi. Im the sheriff, my skull is to think so mind tricks don't work on me

[@Anti_wokeness]

Senile old man with such power is a no no

[@huwhodges56]

That sounds frighteningly familiar, is this ancient Sheriff related to Beijing Biden by any chance?

[@captainyowza8164]

@@huwhodges56 No substantial evidence Biden, who kicked Trump's ass in two debates, has dementia. If anything, he's much sharper, more fit, and focused than Trump. Closely watch one of Trump's rambling, repetitive, disjointed, unhinged speeches filled with indicators of not just early dementia, but mid stage, too. Confusing people and generations by getting the NATION where his OWN FATHER was born WRONG in at least THREE speeches. Semantic and phonemic paraphasia out the wazoo. Saying something, then denying having said it a very short time later. Careening from one broken thought to the next in a parade of non sequiturs. Watch his 2019 CPAC speech. It is truly a hot mess. Ira Rosen wrote that even Steve Bannon thinks Trump has dementia. Bannon HAS NOT DISPUTED Rosen's account. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

[@johnsmart5317]

Yes look at Putin 😂😂

[@andystagger2906]

@@captainyowza8164 what are you smoking… I want some 😂😂 Biden acts like a homeless crackhead😉😜😂

[@amazingamazigh6847]

@@johnsmart5317 look at Biden!

[@sixfootpooka3598]

Eliminate qualified immunity. Police will be forced to learn the laws or resign

[@whiteprivilegedenier7459]

Also, start throwing local small town cops into general population in state prisons when they get time. The American people are eager to find out how arrogant they really are.

[@sassafraspaul7528]

@@whiteprivilegedenier7459 They are in NC

[@nic.h]

Qualified immunity shouldn't be applicable here, the officer violated a clearly established right protected by the 4th amendment that any reasonable person would know, that is sufficient for qualified immunity to be lost.

[@sixfootpooka3598]

@@nic.h I totally agree with you but..... if there was no qualified immunity don't you think their mindset would be different in all aspects of the law. In other words they would think more about exactly how to properly enforce their duties or face law suits. Thank you for your reply. I think open discussion is important even if two people don't agree on everything.

[@nic.h]

@@sixfootpooka3598 yes agree if there was no qualified immunity there would be quite different behavior seen alot of the time. Having said that I don't completely disagree with qualified immunity, I don't think it's unreasonable for officers to have some protection from honest mistakes, my issue is that the courts side with officers far to often in cases where qualified immunity should be lost, exactly the same as the majority of internal affairs reviews find no wrong doing. Fix those two problems and qualified immunity wouldn't be such an issue.

[@SixthEstateAZ]

This “Sheriff” is used to getting blown by his deputies and constituents, so his behavior is to be expected.

[@MrBooMY3]

This guy is a trip. Power tripping Sherrif that needs to retire.

[@Someone-A3]

Jailed..anybody else would be jailed for doing this.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

in texas an officer can pull over anyone to check the validity of their license without any crime being committed. TTC 521.025 b

[@MrBooMY3]

That is a way over broad statute the way it is written. Here in FL they have a similar one but it says IF THEY HAVE COMMITTED, ABOUT TO COMMIT, OR IN THE ACT OF COMMITTING, a crime or violation. In other words can't just stop and ask for ID.

[@georgedunkelberg5004]

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! HE THE BEST THAT THESE VOTERS DESERVE! DUMBFs MANDATE BY VOTING THEIR AGRESSIONS TO THE "OTHERS"!

[@ryanjones7681]

I like how this man has educated his entire family on matters like this. I bet they didn't believe him and thoght he was exaggerating, but now I guarantee you they understand.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

in texas an officer can pull over anyone to check the validity of their license without any crime being committed. TTC 521.025 b

[@tommyroberts867]

@@jeremysteinacker4889 sounds like you're one of those cops that does those kind of things

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

@@tommyroberts867 im actually a rights activist, but you have to actually know what your rights are instead of assuming. The comment section of this video looks like the articles of confederation free citizen girl. absolutely clueless. take a second and read the law

[@kimgage4354]

My kids are all grown and still don't get it

[@keinname353]

@@jeremysteinacker4889 No they can't, not without violating the US and possibly the Texas constitution, although I'm not sure Texas has one that anyone enforces.

[@intrepiddevildog]

"These are not the droids you are looking for officer."

[@billtate6962]

Same thing went through my head at that point of the video.

[@trossk]

He forgot the hand gesture

[@andystagger2906]

😂😂😂😜 right on the money brother 😂😂😂

[@sandygap1]

I do not like law enforcement leaning on my car and putting their hands inside my vehicle. They could "drop" illegal drugs inside a car without you noticing it. Additionally, if they slip and fall their workers compensation will go after you for the bill.

[@nunyabiz4460]

Exactly 💯!

[@georgedunkelberg5004]

PRE-EMPT THEIR DIRECTIVES WITH DIRECTIVES! RECORDING IS YOUR SEMI-JUSTICE. PRE SAY A SLEW OF DIRECTIVES ON CAMERA, AS BEEN RECORDED ON BWCs OF LEOS, "DON'T RESIST!...ETC! VERBALIZE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS WITH LEOS BY ASKING IF THEIR BWC IS "ON"!

[@siliconvalleycommunitywatc1302]

Tyrants gonna tyrant

[@Good.London]

Proper tyrant he is

[@Good.London]

@Ivan good point though they definitely act more like tyrants then pigs as pigs are very clean loyal animals. shall we agree on the dogs instead

[@35t10b]

Sheriff thinks he's Clint Eastwood, but he's really Don knotts

[@adams8132]

Old school West Texas sheriff…used to doing almost anything they want.

[@AFVetteran]

🤣🤣🤣

[@samcolt1079]

HES NOT EVEN THAT SMART

[@billtate6962]

A+ on this video....every single point that I was thinking about posting here in the comments, you covered 100% James. Keep up the great work.

[@rockymarciano1203]

This old timer should be in home , and ask other people in this home for ID .

[@brianew]

They can make him the hall monitor

[@mwkoppe64]

The Sheriff & Joe Biden should be placed in the same secure elderly care facility, just imagine the shenanigans that would go on in there with those two 🤡’s

[@DeniseFriendo]

You know everytime he whips it out to urinate he asks it for id

[@stopsheeping]

James - I think you're spot on with the idea of piggies committing unlawful/immoral stunts like this to condition people to accept this b.s. I was driving to work (about 1 month ago) through rock hill, SC and out of nowhere, a few cops had a checkpoint going on. Guess what the checkpoint was for? "License check" - I quickly asked what violation/crime I was being investigated for, and he added "You were doing 57 in a 45....which I was. I then asked "What are all these other cars stopped for? His response: "We're doing a license check" I told him he's in the wrong and to stop being a scumbag. He gave me a scary warning and I drove away. I drive speed limit now with a phone at my ready, because when (not *if* people) this happens again, I'm not showing a damn thing.

[@deepeshkumar5408]

what kinda scary warning if ypu dont mind me askin?

[@stopsheeping]

@@deepeshkumar5408 A little hyperbole on my part. He just gave me a verbal warning and no ticket.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

in texas an officer can pull over anyone to check the validity of their license without any crime being committed. TTC 521.025 b

[@robertgosney5657]

@@jeremysteinacker4889 Your ID is considered your "PAPERS" So what you are saying is Officers in Texas can pull someone over with no traffic Infraction as every traffic stop has been ruled by The United States Supreme Court to be a temporary suspension of a person Forth Adminment Rights so long as it is a legal stop for a traffic infraction or crime. To demand to conduct a search of someone's papers. Unless Texas has Succeeded from the Nation what you are describing that you claim Cops in Texas can do would be undisputed 2 separate counts of Violation of the 4th Adminment of the Constitution of the United States of America the Right to be free from Unreasonable search and Siezure of a person, paper, property, and effects. Violation of these Rights under US Title 18 Code 242 Depravions of Rights would be 2 counts of Felony Crimes the Officer Committed which if convicted in a Court of Law would leave the Criminal Officer Subject to being punished by Fines, Prison and even the Death Penalty. This video even if the cop could get past the Crime he committed by refusing to let them leave until he saw there I'd because playing word games saying he was only asking for there ID the Fact he admitted they committed no traffic Violation makes the traffic stop unlawful and a violation of the 4th Adminment of the Constitution and as such a Felony Crime committed by the Cop and the refusal to allow them to leave until after they had surrender thier ID would then be a 2nd count of Depraviotion of Rights under Color Of Law so by that count this cop Committed 2 counts of a Felony Crime in 1 single stop with no crime committed by his Victims both punishable in a Court of law of up to 2 $10,000 and 2 Penaltys of up to 10 years in prison. So in a Court of Law he could face fines up to $20,000 dollars and up to 20 years in prison and since this cop and you appeartly think this haneous disregard for the Constitution of the United States and the sacrifice that every man and women who has ever served fought bleed and died to protect this country and the Freedoms it holds dear. If you went back and reviewed footage if there is any of every traffic stop he and you as well have made since you think this is legal as only a Cop could possibly think the law doesn't apply to them. Then my guess is you could easily find hundreds if not thousands or tens of thousands of counts of deprivation of Rights both of you have committed which when viewed in totality could easily be viewed as treason and be subject to millions of years in prison and the death penalty.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

@@robertgosney5657 This response was chock full of hyperbole, but did you even read the law? I didn't write it, but I will damn sure abide by it. When you apply for a license you voluntarily agree to suspend your rights while engaging in the privilege of traveling by motor vehicle on the roadway. I also think it is hilarious that you somehow managed to bring the troops into this when I am currently one of them. There are unconstitutional laws like the NFA of 1934, but you still have to abide by them. I am not saying this law is, but even if it was.

[@prant8998]

Best part of this, his wife kept her mouth shut while he talked to the hillbilly sheriff. She, was amazing!

[@inyomoufizaWabbit]

You’re a horrible judge of character. That Sheriff comes of as a good person to me. Hillbilly lol give me a break grow up already.

[@peteypete24a]

I wish people would stop telling the police to be safe out there after they’ve had a bad interaction with them

[@wawatchdog89]

I mean just because someone is stupid doesn't mean I wish terrible things on them.

[@whiteprivilegedenier7459]

Truly. I say, "have a bad day, and I wish your family ill will for the treason you've been a party to".

[@barrymcdougal4816]

RUN UNDER A BUS --- AND NEVER CALL THEM SIR.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Yer sarcasm detector is broken.

[@brt5273]

Yep. I prefer ol' Fuzzy Potato's "Catch a hot one" as a parting sentiment.

[@stevejette2329]

Like Obi Wan said, "This is not the white van you are seeking." That's what it said on her license, so the sheriff let them go. The license has great power over weak minds.

[@intrepiddevildog]

I thought the same thing.

[@NateOnThe-Radio]

I was just thinking of the same thing

[@billtate6962]

The weird thing is cops usually want ID so they can check you through the system to see if they can get you for SOMETHING....this guy just looked at the license. Like you said, it must have said " not who you're looking for" on the license.

[@wizardsuth]

She should have handed him a piece of psychic paper.

[@truemanrep3267]

showing ID shows them that they rule over you. That you gave them that right and when you do not understand They think you are not in a stable frame of mind and may need medical help.

[@nic.h]

Apart from the people didn't give them that right. They gave them the authority to legally enforce the law, not to arbitrarily demand identification.

[@truemanrep3267]

@@nic.h They did it with the sleight of hand. Know contract is legal unless both parties are aware of the damage one is doing to the other. well, that's under common law but under the colour of statutes, they reversed things and made it buyer BE ware. I have a copy of my long-form Birth record and where my mother signed her name it reads in very small print "informant". There is no need to put that there. Unless something is wrong but mom was too nieve and her parents were slave farmers and they did the same thing. Now it is too late to reverse because millions are indoctrinated to the treasonist act.

[@dirtydigger3218]

These are not the droids you're looking for.

[@RustyCyler]

I absolutely love that you call up the police stations in your videos.

[@georgedunkelberg5004]

AND IT'S RECORDED! JAMES TROLLS LEOS WHILE FISHING FOR THEIR SELF MAG-DUMPS VERBALLY!

[@calebhoney6159]

He asked if they still lived there. If not, I believe he can give them a ticket for not updating their home address. He asked for the ID to fish for reasons to steal or arrest.

[@tommywood9221]

1000% illegal stop ✋️

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

100% legal. check out TTC 521.025 b. the officer is well within his authority to pull over anyone and demand id without any traffic violation occurring. It is a terrible law, but it is the law.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

@@jeremysteinacker4889 UNCONSTITUTIONAL !!!! NEEDS to be challenged, 4th Amendment violation !!!

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

@@wilburfinnigan2142 it’s not unconstitutional. It has already been tried before the Supreme Court. You don’t have a right to drive a vehicle. Agreeing to prove the legality of your driving is one of the stipulations you sign when you get your drivers license

[@CommanderStarblaster]

This is what happens when they let someone's great grandpa escape from the care home.

[@jaytucker4827]

They are looking for warrants all the time

[@dataghost9925]

James you're the best. Keep these tyrants honest

[@kc2hwb]

He used the old Jedi Mind trick on the Sheriff. "This is not the van you're looking for."

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

She stayed quiet and let her man deal with the situation…great job ma’am. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Hydrosurfer68]

"Surprisingly, they never called me back"...😂 It's all about the power trip

[@respectmyauthoritah1875]

The sheriff can ask any question legally. It doesn't mean you have to answer.

[@wawatchdog89]

And they can legally deny his request.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

@@wawatchdog89 false TTC 521.025 b

[@robnutile4338]

I’m a contractor and I had an appointment today at a home and I was waiting around the corner for the time of the appointment. So some snow flake called the cops on me. When they showed up and said someone called for a suspicious vehicle and asked for an id. I told them to basically fuck off im not committing a crime. I couldn’t believe they actually fucked off with without getting my id. I was so mad at myself for not recording it. I tell myself all the time to record if I ever had this situation, but I was kind of surprised by it when he knocked on my window and it didn’t come to my mind. By the time I thought to turn on my camera the interaction was over. This must happen to people all the time.

[@nickabel8279]

No matter what the sheriff finds during this stop. The only thing to prove this van was going the wrong way is either self incrimination (clearly they aren't) or video (warrant needed). Its clear that won't happen so time for him to move on. And that's if I even believe he got the call he says

[@stevedouglas5443]

Geee, isn't the other white van getting away?

[@donttreadonme8831]

I'm so shocked they never called you back.

[@godaistudios]

"I can legally ask" "And I can legally tell you no." End it there.

[@Ephesians-ts8ze]

I can legally ask you for a million dollars and you can legally tell me to kick rocks. I can’t legally take it from you by force or kidnap, shoot you, taser you, beat you, etc.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

in texas an officer can pull over anyone to check the validity of their license without any crime being committed. TTC 521.025 b

[@georgelane6350]

The law you referenced doesn't say that police can pull anyone over purely because they want to check for ID. That law enables a police officer to pull someone over when their only suspected crime is driving without a license. However, fourth amendment cases have repeatedly shown that it is not lawful to pull someone over without reasonable suspicion that they are committing a crime.

[@pbear216]

He can "legally" ask you for anything he wants, and you can legally tell him to pound salt!

[@HikeSeek1]

Thanks James. Another great share

[@Nonayabizness360]

Maybe we should have an age restriction on these types of jobs like our congress and politicians because the Senile is high with this one. Retire and let your children do the job so we can start changing things for the better.

[@wizardsuth]

I doubt it's senility. He's probably been doing this for decades.

[@sumorayabizness3929]

Making them articulate everything is a great idea. Having it recorded is great for evidence and just might cause them to stop and think about what they're about to do. Doubtful but it could happen. This old geezer started his career in road piracy aboard a prairie schooner. Half expected a DRAW VARMINT!!! to crackle forth lol.

[@rcpilot179]

@2:00 the passenger was correct. The cop had his questions answered. Unless there are facts showing this vehicle committed the alleged offense, this stop should be completed. And everyone continues on their way.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

in texas an officer can pull over anyone to check the validity of their license without any crime being committed. TTC 521.025 b

[@markbenge3055]

He's to old to be a cop , lol, what a big joke for sure buddy totally unreal again James, ☺☺

[@kb9072]

He thinks its the 1950's and he's above the Law.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

check out TTC 521.025 b. the officer is well within his authority to pull over anyone and demand id without any traffic violation occurring. It is a terrible law, but it is the law.

[@kb9072]

@@jeremysteinacker4889 There's me thinking it's the Land Of The Free.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

@@kb9072 you are free to travel… on foot and on private roads that you have permission to access. Driving on publics roads is not a right, but a privilege and requires sacrificing certain things to access, much like getting on a plane does

[@kb9072]

@@jeremysteinacker4889 Doesn't it depend on which State?

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

@@kb9072 the requirement to identify would depend on the state, but driving is a privilege in every state, not a right in any.

[@georgedunkelberg5004]

IF AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF A PHONE CALL BY A DESIGNATED SHERIFF'S PERSON, AND THEY STATE THAT THEY WILL RETURN THE CALL, AND THEY ELECT TO NOT! IS THAT TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE?

[@christopherbrown9880]

That is a man that really hasn't been told the word "NO" too many times in the past and has become BADGE DRUNK. He really knew he could never be in trouble for doing anything. Please follow-up with a civil rights lawyer and sue the department and specifically that sheriff. He needs to feel some pain for doing wrong. That sheriff apparently has the mindset that it is him against everyone else.

[@wolfrickelly5148]

This is not the van you are looking for..... Classic Jedi mind trick! ^+^

[@DoctorFuu]

Underrated comment.

[@williamruiz3889]

So happy that someone with your kind of platform would address the situation I saw this video a while back and I was left with such a diss taste in my mouth because my family and I travel all around the United States and us knowing what states to avoid because of interactions like this is very crucial to my summer planning.. you are amazing sir if you could please update us with this and if you could put the updated version so that we know it’s new information I would greatly appreciate it Mr. Freeman I watch you religiously as well as San Joaquin Valley transparency.. thank you so much for the educational videos I’m sure you have helped thousands myself included..

[@jameswithey8898]

Out of state plates in any state makes you a target unfortunately.....

[@sassafraspaul7528]

I wouldn't avoid entire states except California, Colorado & Arizona. It's usually just a few uneducated backwards ran towns.

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

in texas an officer can pull over anyone to check the validity of their license without any crime being committed. TTC 521.025 b

[@urwifesmacho777]

This Sheriff was in the academy with Wyatt Earp

[@steelmill]

This is what poor retirement planning looks like.

[@motellion]

And he would have gotten away with it if it wasn’t for you meddling kids!! 🤣#scooby

[@AnCapGamer]

Great video as always!!!

[@chriscarswell450]

They didn't call back because they're allergic to accountability.

[@shawnlewis6832]

Can't wait to see part 2 and this is why you always film 📽️🎥 the police

[@oodoodoopoopoo]

🎯 commentary as usual. You might want to leave a couple seconds longer buffer at the end after saying "back the blue till it happens to you". When watching from the KZbin app, the end advertisements interrupt the last few words.👍

[@KAEFARIK]

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[@oodoodoopoopoo]

@@KAEFARIK - I don't use ad block solutions for the content creators that I support regularly.

[@subgod]

I'm amazed he's still working... I just hope to still be living past 45, lol

[@PAN_Outdoor]

"THIS ISN T THE VAN U R LOOKING FOR 🎬"

[@craigdavid4718]

This is a great share James, and what you said was right (at least in the way I understand the "rules of law"). As for the reasons why? You're on the right track my friend. Keep digging, although I do have to warn you, the rabbit hole is very deep and frightening. My last point, and I'm sorry, but I have to ask it. When the guy said, "this isn't the van you're looking for". Did anybody else wave their hand like the Jedi of old? 😆

[@KingTiger10588]

Damn all this for a being a white van in America

[@stanislauscorruption3275]

All of that and you still showed your ID waste of time I think

[@AlexeiTetenov]

Keep Pressing!!!

[@davida6297]

Y'all seeing whats happening in Russia with police arresting protesters and arresting people filming them? Thats why we need audits here like James.

[@dskains]

their laws may not be the same as here in the US. they might have a law that says you can't film their police???

[@lenonkitchens7727]

Actually, in TX, RAS is not a thing as far as ID goes. It's really quite simple: 1) Consensual Encounter = In no case are you required to ID 2) Lawful Detainment = In no case are you required to ID, but giving a false name is a crime 3) Lawful Arrest = Now you are required to ID, and refusing to do so is a crime

[@Vazzini42]

RAS is required for detention. ID is a separate thing as you described.

[@danielbowden2401]

I agree with James, giving ID never changes the facts of the situation. But when driving on a Texas road, drivers need to be aware that Police officers can asked for a driver's license without a violation having been committed. Most Texas police officers don't even know the law. It is how DPS used to hold DL checks on country roads, when they were really looking for something or someone else. Read section "b" below of the Texas traffic code. (a) A person required to hold a license under Section 521.021 shall: (1) have in the person's possession while operating a motor vehicle the class of driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated;  and (2) display the license on the demand of a magistrate, court officer, or peace officer. (b) A peace officer may stop and detain a person operating a motor vehicle to determine if the person has a driver's license as required by this section. (c) A person who violates this section commits an offense.  An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200,

[@JamesFreeman1]

No.

[@YourWifesBoyfriend]

@@JamesFreeman1 excellent argument

[@weenfain2321]

IF it’s a LAWFUL stop.

[@danielbowden2401]

@@weenfain2321 Read the law. Stopping someone to see if they have a DL is a lawful stop according to Texas Traffic Code.

[@georgebunce749]

Daniel Bowden is actually correct. It appears that the state of Texas can employ Nazi style check points legally. The state that pretends to be the most pro-freedom state is actually just one big police state.

[@robmckinney4040]

People in hell ask for water.

[@Sakscratch]

Are those huge sunny-side-up puffies?? That's why he pulled them over!

[@beenthere5505]

"I can legally ask you for an ID..." - sure - "We can legally decline to show our IDs..."

[@jimgraham9450]

Driving is not a right, it is a permission.

[@laurenceseale]

Senile old git!

[@NotaryDustin]

"As soon as they come into the office." So if they never called, then I guess you can assume that they never came back to the office! 🤣🤣

[@rollercoaster55]

It's good that James recognized that the stop was lawful. At that point, right or wrong, being lawful is enough to demand ID, even if they determine that no crime was committed.

[@tommywood9221]

This is the good ole boy way of things...you know there laws. This old timer has lost a bit of his memory imo and needs to retire.

[@rearnakedbloke7131]

I can smell the booze from that fossil from 🇨🇦

[@DemsRNutless]

You can ask for ID all you want. It doesn’t mean you can get it.

[@dougbateman8775]

The observation that they are breaking down our willingness so submit is spot on. It starts with a friendliy greeting. When they approach sayong "Hi how ya doing" respond with "name and badge numbe?" Whilw recording!

[@Al-Gore-ithm]

Sheriff HALLIBURTON? That last name though...

[@ODX171]

They never called you back ??? Well I'm so shocked they didn't !

[@ant3440]

He should have waved his hand and use the force on the sheriff and said this isn't the van you're looking for

[@donreding314]

That sheriff is a disgrace to the police and has an ego the size of road island!

[@lookingdown8290]

Pappy needs to retire already. He's about as mentally competent as Biden.

[@anitamiller7960]

Like Trump is brilliant. Give me a break.

[@lookingdown8290]

@@anitamiller7960 distraction, obfuscation, and misdirection are the arguing tactics of a weak mind, dullard.

[@lookingdown8290]

@@anitamiller7960 Is that all you have, sweetheart? Misdirection, obfuscation, and distraction? That's how idiots make arguments, hun.

[@anitamiller7960]

@@lookingdown8290 Is that all you have? Misogynistic drivel? What a clown.

[@35t10b]

How can he forget the fourth amendment. He was there at the signing

[@grahamh6988]

He's way past retirement, but is clearly a corrupt officer.

[@Fastgt2003]

First

[@douglipscomb3002]

This Sheriff was in the same graduating class as Sheriff Buford T Justice!

[@viralsheddingzombie5324]

The sheriff had no factual evidence of a crime connected to this particular vehicle. He did not observe this vehicle committing any offense. No RAS for the stop or demand for ID.

[@ran8652]

What do people do when road pirates do this to them do we just OBEY or do we make it back home ???

[@KrustyKlown]

Sheriff persisted ONLY to evaluate her "shoulder belt"

[@m.d.reedify]

hahaha I wondered about that too! Prob the closest to a young large pair he's been, for decades lmbo

[@Camerondes21]

Love your approach of including a call to action of respectful repeated dialog.

[@newnormal1841]

Time to retire, if he's to feeble to stand on his own, don't be leaning on my vehical. 🤺💐

[@AngelBabyMama]

Great work, thanks Freeman.

[@keithbaker1951]

Its good to see his kids are listening and learning. My oldest son is learning currently. He is 18 and going into the world

[@frankvandalen6524]

I wouldn't have told him where I'm going. It's none of his business.

[@johngalt97]

I'm following my hood ornament.

[@madmike8325]

ID to a officer is like crack to a geeker! They gotta get their fix no matter the cost

[@drautodrauto2391]

"They never called me back" LMAO

[@adventuresofjames5877]

He didnt get his pudding and he takes it out on law abiding citizens. I hope you follow through and teach this guy a lesson.

[@darrylbaber6329]

That dude walked up to my car I would not roll the window down until I was convinced he was not a zombie

[@lilesc18]

True, I was stopped also for suspicious just because I don’t look like the locals. Same county, same Sheriff 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jeremysteinacker4889]

check out TTC 521.025 b. the officer is well within his authority to pull over anyone and demand id without any traffic violation occurring. It is a terrible law, but it is the law.

[@tankmann1144]

You can tell he’s old-school it’s his way only!

[@azdesertnews7563]

Thanks, well said I agree with your comments! They had a van full of children and I’m sure they didn’t want to go to jail.