Cops. Get off your high horses and go find some real criminals. And learn the damn law. This is getting shameful seeing cops not knowing their jobs every single day.
The numbers are in favor of them not knowing their jobs they make money for the judges, lawyers, prison, etc. and when they’re caught they face no personal liability when they’re all involved in conspiracy deprive the individual of his rights for profit (inland piracy) and when the people rise up and create their own common law courts and hold them accountable they will keep doing it and rob from the taxpayers to pay for their crimes.
What an embarrassment for this little town. Their opportunity to shine and it is ruined by ignorance and lies. Their pettiness has left a stain on their town.
EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXS' ASS! THERE IS NO SMALL TOWNS IN TEXAS! BUT THERE IS AN OVERSTUFFINGS OF SMALL MINDED TEXANS WHO- - - - - - - - ARE VIDEOED FOR WORLDWIDE CHUCKLES!
He is not a dirty cop, he is just not informed on every law. Too many people expect the cops to know all the laws and that is simply not possible, they are not lawyers and even lawyers don't know all the laws, they have to research the laws on a case by case basis. The legal system is so complex that you have to have lawyers who specialize. The sheer numbers of traffic laws on the books alone is so vast that it's impossible to drive to the grocery store without violating one. Don't blame the cops, blame the politicians for the mess that exists.
@sirkitt1 the call is thier investigation and God forbid you deny them your ID they talk about hindering their investigation. They need to be taught what these words mean.
But, they will not because most citizens do not know the law. So, whatever Officer Donut says goes even if it is 100% incorrect. The only time they WILL actively learn is when not knowing leads to negative consequences (complaints, lawsuits, etc) for them. Otherwise, why would they bother?
People all over the US know about Texas 38.02 which states that a person does not have to ID unless lawfully arrested SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR AN OFFICER NOT KNOWING! SHAMEFUL! ❤️👍🇺🇲
I'm a lawyer in Texas. I called the Gladewater PD and left a message offering some free training on 1A issues around panhandling and also ID. I figure I've spent enough time complaining about incompetent policing and should try my hand at improving it!
He often does directly ask the officer for money when they claim that he can't, "There's a city ordinance." This clown asserts SO MANY of the the UNTRUE, UNLAWFUL go-to nonesense that we hear SO OFTEN from SO MANY officers who are either lying or TOTALLY IGNORANT of what their actual job is. Shameful. Our so-called public "servants" like this TYRANT pig and all his thin-blue-thug friends as well as prosecutors and judges themselves are the only real "sovereign citizens" in America...💯 #EndQualifiedImmunity #AbolishQualifiedImmunity
@@geowa3724 OR, they do know the ID laws, but are hoping citizens don't know. So they take a gamble by demanding ID to see if citizens will comply with their demands.
They know them,, but they think they can get around them if they huff and puff loud enough..This has NEVER worked with people that actually KNOW the statute..Notice how this badge-bozo walked away??
As the Willis Court explains, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the First Amendment covers “charitable appeals for funds.” Because of this, panhandling, solicitation, or begging are protected speech under the First Amendment.
There’s no Willis Court. Burger was the Chief Justice in 1980 when Schaumberg v. Citizens was struck down on first and fourteenth amendment grounds, and that case has zero to do with panhandling. SCOTUS has specifically refused cases on point, indicating they’re satisfied to leave it up to individual municipalities and states.
The first cop came in hot. He is uneducated and stupid, concerning 🆔 and Texas penal code 38.02!!! The Sargent came up, listened and was great. Keep pressing Jeff. Educating one dumb cop after another‼️‼️God Bless The Homeless Vets.
@@stevenjr.5536 damn that’s deep and true. I know so many southern Baptist in Louisiana who pretend to be pro life, but I’ve had plenty of abortions with their mistresses. Those shop owners are probably all right winged and it shows you how the right and the left are just alike. They both pretend to be pro free speech until they disagree with something.
@@kennethbrown1879 Jeff asked if he went to church and you can hear faintly hear he does. The comment that they all do, is just an 1+1 way of thinking. Even if they do or don't, it doesn't make a difference, they are morons.
I know it almost word for word, and I've never even set foot in the US, much less graduated a police academy and enforced some self-perceived notions of the law for living.
They know 38.02. They're TCOLE certified. They don't expect citizens to know 38.02 and utilize intimidation and careful wording to skirt by while demanding ID.
Absurd logic people have, someone they perceive panhandling would be someone down on their luck and in need. So they call the police on them? Great police work too, "You are asking for money because I got a call saying you are", maybe investigate what is going on before coming to a conclusion?
Yep. The don’t mess with Texas slogan means don’t litter. As a 6th generation native Texan, I think most natives are very friendly. Like most other states we have been heavily invaded!
The cops are not exactly the brightest bulb in the string. They should be endeavoring to learn as much as they can about the law and what they can and cannot do. They’re not willing to do that beyond any requirements for the job. They do this for the money, the perceived power with the badge and gun and for the retirement and health benefits. Don’t kid yourself they’re not there to help you the citizen, they are there for their own benefit.
If they have to learn the law. They can't be police officers. They want the low IQ individuals. Who will just follow what they are told to do. Its scary who they allow to become officers
Thanks for asking that jerk why he would call the cops on somebody in need. Whatever their religious beliefs or politics for most of us you help a person in need not try to hurt them.
Those shop owners wouldn't say a word if the fire department was out on the street corners asking for donations. They would be bringing them donuts and coffee and not asking them to get out of town.
Fire departments don’t shit on sidewalks to my knowledge. Unlike the mentally ill homeless. You know street rats and firemen aren’t the same thing or situation so why say this?
Thank you Jeff…. We appreciate all you do to educate law enforcement about our rights. The training you provide is invaluable… hopefully it will end up saving tax dollars in the long run.
And that’s where the term “Pig ignorant” comes from. He doesn’t know the law on free speech and doesn’t know Texas penal code 38.02. I’m from Europe and I’ve watched enough Texas auditors to know it backwards.
Not all. I live in one of the smallest Texas towns. We have a man that stands on different areas every day with a sign Jesus loves you. I love it. I wave every time I see him.
This cop better do his job and find the people who filed false reports and prosecute them, only then should anyone consider allowing him to keep his badge.
That's a perfect example of a tyrant officer. I'd bet my life that he's violated so many rights in his job. Honestly that was REALLY bad. Dude jumped right into assumptions and had you pegged as guilty right from the start. There was literally ZERO "law" enforcement from him.
I don't understand why random people need to get into other's business. Mind your own business unless it's on your personal property. We refer to these people as fire starters. Keep up the great work Jeff! God bless you! 🙌
The level of arrogance oozing from this officer is disgraceful. He clearly does not possess the ability to actually investigate prior to jumping to conclusions. He does not possess the POSSIBILITY of being wrong or misinformed. And has little to no understanding of basic law (hearsay). That officer is a perfect example of who should NOT be wearing a badge. Decertification should be stipulated within all lawsuits regarding LEO’s. Officers have zero accountability when taxpayers float the bill.
EXCELLENT job Jeff!! I relocated to Texas nearly 32 years ago. What I find to be so ironic is that "Texans" (and I know, not all) pontificate to be anong the most freedom loving, liberty loving, people among ALL the states in our union ..... well, that is until their neighbor exercises their inherent immutable inalienable freedom and liberty (that causes NOBODY any harm whatsoever at all.....and arguably is a BENEFIT to society). More shocking still is that Texas l.e. works overtime to trample those same inherent immutable inalienable freedoms and liberty. SHAME ON those small shopkeepers AND the l.e. in that small Texas town! Unfortunately, I witness the same thing in the Texas city where I reside. And it is not infrequent. All one needs do is talk with people a few minutes and you'll find out. Some times I wonder if I live in some extension of commie-fornia?
People need to wake up & stop calling them cops or police...every single one of them make up the domestic terrorism arm of guv... the sawed off dt that showed up admitted the country was "going down hill", but he omitted that the dt's have made it all happen on behalf of the political parasites. Cheers
Shame on theses Texans. I am a TEXAN, I love this country. Jeff your a HERO! As for the officer, EDUCATE your self in stead of eating donuts, you have time to get better.
Just spoke with the Gladewater Police Dept. Apparently they are being inundated with calls. They have no official statement at this time but was told the Chief of Police is currently preparing a press release. Hopefully, he will correct the officer
Amazing how hardheaded a cop can be he doesn't want to learn a simple thing that could save the taxpayers alot of money. That is money that should go to help the city and could even make a difference in hiring more officers or a pay raise for cops at a later time. They won't spend 5 minutes to look something up and learn. If his commander ordered him to learn would he do it?
Jeff Gray should get a medal of honor his consistency over the last 15+ years is nothing short of heroism. Apparently not everything grows big in Texas(common sense and intelligence are well short).
I will never go through that crap town. Nor would I ever spend a single dime in that town. I hope people boycott that dump and make it an antique ghost town.
Jeff was at the corner of S Main St and W. Glade St, if anyone wants to call the surrounding businesses to spread the "God Bless The Homeless Vets" message.
had a most lovely conversation with Michael just now (I am assuming that this is the guy across the street who was yelling at Jeff near the end of the video). According to Michael, he got out of his "nice truck" asked to used a bathroom from another shop, was told "no" then stood on the sidewalk asking for $$$. I tried to inform Michael that Jeff has his entire interaction recorded on video, and he was pushing false information.... But poor Michael then started yelling at me... told me to shutup a few times... raised his voice... called me a snowflake... and hung up. LOL
I've never lived in Texas and even I know Texas law 38.02 states one must ID ONLY when lawfully arrested. These cops are dishonest or incompetent....hard to tell which it is.
Jeff I am a Police Officer in the State of Texas! I love your videos. I appreciate what you do! Honestly I’ve learned a lot simply by watching your videos. Keep up the great work!
The streets are empty, and the town wonders why its going broke. With the attitudes they have, and their lack of knowing the law or having compassion, that town just needs to dry up and be non existent
I hate, hate, hate with a passion how the caller always get the benefit of the doubt so when the cop shows up they're automatically biased against the person the call is about with absolutely no proof and based on hearsay. This is poor police work. Where's the investigation? This is how a "cop" conducts himself, however, a 'police officer' comes in and does what's needed to be done to handle the situation in a professional manner.
Old furniture is not the only antiques in town, its also the education of the police department and the shop owners. In any profession other than policing , you would not last a week not knowing the basics of your job
First and foremost, I am deeply saddened by the way my fellow East Texans treated you. Please accept my most sincere apologies for the way they acted. Secondly, these citizens, shop owners, and police missed a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to represent Gladewater, Gregg County, East, and the great state of Texas in a welcoming manner. This would have been a great way to promote the city for future visitors. Instead, it shows my fellow Texans as country hicks, mean-spirited, unchristian like, and uneducated goons. Way to go, folks! You did a horrible job, and you not only embarrassed me but the whole country. 😢 Thirdly, Jeff "Honor Your Oath", I am humbled by your visit, and it would have made my year to have had the opportunity to meet you. (I just live 10 mins away) Finally, please be safe on your journey thru Texas, and we hope you consider visiting us again. Signed, Gulf War Veteran from East Texas
I have a feeling that this officer will have a better understanding of panhandling and failure to ID laws in Texas by the end of the day today. In Texas, you are not required to provide ID unless you have been lawfully arrested. It is a crime to provide false ID to an officer while you are being detained. That is the section of the law that confuses some of these simple minds.
That first cop is such an embarrassment. He is ignorant and not smart enough to know to do an investigation. He really is too low intelligence to have a badge.
First cop was very belligerent and clearly wanted to steamroll Jeff and seemed somewhat eager to go hands-on. I think this town and these officers didn’t learn a thing and need to revisit.
If a cop has to ask "what is your freedom of speech?" The cops would fail elementary school government, they would be confused with the bill on Capitol Hill.
Only thing Jeff is to specifically tell them the federal case law that made almost all panhandling laws unconstitutional. Reed v. Town of Gilbert(2015) is the supreme court case that ruled that asking for help is protected free speech. You made a great point to that Sgt. What kind of freedoms would we have if one person simply asking another for help is a crime?
