Rochester Police Arrest Woman in Her Front Lawn For Filming Traffic Stop

I disagree... Nobody had anything to say when Rodney King was Beaten... I think if Big Brother can record every thing, than so can we...

"My opinion is that any digitized images of conduct that can be seen in public, should not be restricted." I didn't understand what you disagreed with kb723.

I aplogize, I was reading too fast and trying to post too many articles at lunch time... Now I get it and yes I do agree... Sorry about that.... =)

With the passing of the Patriot Act, folks no longer have any say... Police State??? You bet your ass, that's how they want it...

I've been saying the same thing. Fascist state. Wait until they come for us then it will be too late unless we act now.

preach on!!!!

Yup... Sure am Glad I don't live there... =)

I totally agree nikonwilly... =)

I think she did exactly that until he started physically coming after her.

If I was a jury member and watched this video, I would send him to prison, and I think most people would do that. I also think that they know this, and that is why they work so hard to keep their criminals...err, I mean officers out of court.

I agree 100%. I was saying the same thing as I was watching.

Damned Right bailey78... =)

I'm working on simple Windows Media Player slide show that will talk about police and steroid/hormone replacement therapy and abuse. I'll upload it here when I finish.

I am saying it was the Rochester Police... They hired this Cat and need to be held accountable for doing so...

I've read a little about that subject on a couple of other sites. I can't wait for your post.

excellent point!

well not necessarily. we've seen cases where video tapes are edited to only show a small segment of the interaction and it makes the cops look bad until the full truth is revealed later. SO I understand their concern and suspicion.

BUT, that doesn't matter, does it? Our entire form of government is based upon a simple notion: power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely, so our constitution is there to curtail the power and authority of government officials.

Which is why you should be able tell a cop to fuck off without fear of arrest: freedom of speech prevails over their feeling of disrespect.

And citizens should ALWAYS be able to record and observe government officials in action. I wish EVERY presidential/congressional communication was made available via FOIA, every meeting with lobbyists should be recorded and available.

As much as I hate to admit it, Wikileaks probably did more good than harm.

So f- the cops, we WILL be recording them to make sure they are good boys and girls.

you make a good point, but I have to wonder the cause for the arrest was before the camera was turned on, so I doubt the tape was edited. Of course, if she was really a threat, I think they would have arressted her then.

Telling , isn't it ?

Excellent point chipokae...

OMG curtisreed....I just voted you up! We actually agree again. Delightful.

don't think the tape was edited though....and if it was, free speech is still free speech.

The government has known that this is common practice for decades. These actions are what will be the downfall of amerika. FUCK THE PIGS. oh yes and FUCK SCOTUS.
If i was part of that crime cabal, SCOtUS, I would be afraid to go out in publec.

If I was any of those pigs involved in this, I would move out of the state because I would be afraid of being the victim of a drive by.

why are you bashing SCOTUS, last I heard they upheld the citizens' rights to observe police, lower courts as well.

which is why it is perplexing the cops keep trying to do this, if court cases have upheld the citizens' right to record them as they perform their duty, why do they keep trying to terrorize the public?

Hey, quit using China as an example. The people in China have far more rights then we do. Live there for a while. The police dont even carry guns.

These jerk offs that keep winding up in office want you to believe that China is the boogey man but in reality, those assholes in D.C. are. You see, instead of building an aircraft carrier named g. bush for 6 BILLION DOLLARS or a B2 for 2 BILLION DOLLARS, they spend on infrastrucure.

Throw all of the parasites in washington out. oh yes, AND FUCK THE PIGS.

"The people in China have far more rights then we do." BULL FUCKING SHIT

the US government doesn't arrest people for practicing a religion. we don't have millions of political prisoners working as slave labor in government/private corporations.

you've been smoking something

yes they do if your MUSLIM

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No thanks required,it's what you do when you see something ,in my opinion,wrong.I really enjoy this site,the vast majority of the contributers.but periodically theres someone who is just so obnoxious,you get tired of the vying for attention "do do"It probably would be dull if we all agreed,variety is the spice,you know the rest.I call myself open minded,I lie sometimes.I also try not to sink to negative peoples level,ignore them they'll go away doesn't always work either,Get it off of your chest and be done with it.Your a great young man and you hold your own,I just have a low tolerance for what I see as dumb "do do"Don't want to use my favorite invectives.Keep up your good work with your informative and humorous comments.

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Okay....So the police officer says: "I don't feel very safe behind me, with you standing behind me during a ROUTINE traffic stop."

I have NOT got to be the only one who felt that these police officers had some nefarious plans for the person that was stopped during this ROUTINE traffic stop.

I think, rather than witness MY OWN arrest....I would have went in my house and then called for, and DEMANDED that a Police Supervisor to come to the scene. I can't provide my help if I am behind bars...and sometimes it's not necessary to "take one for the team"...(voluntarily be arrested to make a political point)

This just smells. It stinks. It reeks. Someone on the Citizens Police Board should be investigating all and any previous police stops by the officer who arrested this woman.

I whole heartily support the police. When I have a burglar, or disturbance that requires assistance; I call the police and not a politician. I'm not stupid enough not to realize that "routine" isn't always "routine". Many major criminals, and fleeing felons have been caught during "routine" traffic stops. Police are very necessary, and an integral part of public service, and safety.

That said: These guys were up to no good. I really hope this lady's community does not take this crap lying down.

It stinks.

I agree with you...if this is what scares police officers, I would also like to see how they respond when there is real danger, and shit hits the fan.

You must be jokeing. A supervisor or citizens police board? What country do you live in?
This happened to me and when I went to speak to the police chief, I wore a wire and got him on tape saying "as far as I am concerned, you dont have any fucking rights."

These assholes are all in bed with each other. FUCK THE OINKERS.

These kind of cops avoid REAL danger as much as piggishly possible!

let me guess....you didn't win millions in court, the cop kept his job, and you kick a kick in the ass?

you wont believe this shit... one time, i was sitting on the front porch of my apartment building.. i was wearing an oversized hoodie and big jeans... i walked across the street to walgreens where i was grabbed and slammed into the wall by an officer accusing me of being a prostitute waiting on a john in front of my building... when i got upset about this and told him he has no right to put his hands on me or accuse me of being a prostitute when i have not even been talking to any men or been involved in any criminal activity, but sitting on the patio by myself, he made me sit in cuffs on the curb in front of walgreens for an hour while we waited for his supervisor to show up. his supervisor called me a whore and eventually told me to fuck off before he puts my ass in jail.... this is a true story...

exactly, they thought i was young and didnt know the law. i still to this day do not know why this officer did that to me... just bored?

Buy guns and bullets.

US and our Rights to be free.

They were afraid that someone would film them taking the guys dope. Or, they were afraid that they were going to miss their next steroid injection.

FUCK THE OINKERS.

i think she wanted to make sure that these 3 cops didnt beat up this black man in front of her house... i think she was well within her legal rights and we need to stand up to this kind of thing, one person at a time, and not blame the victim and accuse her of being a fame whore... i would have done the same exact thing she did

3 cheers for you persecuted...and you are so right, we are going to have to stand up, because clearly our government is too busy chasing down pictures of wieners to pay attention to anything like this. +^d!

Yes, and you will be the type of jurist that the defense will seek.

I would have gone in the house and gotten a shotgun.

FUCK THE OINKERS.

Why even answer this asshole with an intelligent response. They are only here to stir shit.

I give an honest opinion, just because it doesn't agree with your opinion doesn't make it any less valid.

There will be no trial or jury, because this video as published is non-admissible evidence.

The enforcement officer calmly requested that the she step back and instead of querying why this was a problem she came back with "its my right" [to do this] and then continued to be provocative. It's dark, he is not to know if she has a camera or something nearby that could be used as a weapon.

The car driver didn't look scared or afraid of the officers who had stopped him, so I question the reasoning as to why she felt the need to video the events.

I agree with others who have already stated that if she had just stepped back when requested there would not have been any arrest. But she was adamant that she had to film this scene regardless of consequence - why was that?

There is also no information on the video as the history as to why this woman felt it necessary to film the officers doing their job, or reason as for the traffic stop. Therefore I conclude given current information that this film is either for personal gain or an attempt to have a gripe at the local law [for other reasons unknown].

Anyway, don't officials have to agree to being filmed?

If this video - which has been posted as an "its not fair" hadn't resulted in her arrest, would we be having this dialogue?

Was this really a possibility? Isn't too much being played on the white versus black issue?

Did the arrested and cuffed driver look at all threatened or frightened as he stood calmly whilst being searched and was led away un-protesting, not even verbally?

Throughout history we see that the only time things get solved is with Death and war against the oppressors, what do you suggest we do to curb the deaths? Sorry not being a jerk on purpose just tired of tyranny. physical death on their part is the only conversation the LAW understands. My ancestors are turning in their graves.

THESE WARS ARE JOB PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE OINKERS.

Are there restrictions to that effect in you lease? If not, he may not be able to force you.

Common,
My husband and I have been living here for awhile. (it was 6 years on May 1st) We are on a month to month. We can't move because we can't afford to. The heat is included here as well. It's a good deal for the most part. That's why we are not going to fight him. We don't have the financial means to do it. It's BS, I know. This was the first year since we lived here that we got our rent raised. I think we were the only ones who did and you can guess why. If WI succeeds in recalling Walker, I won't be surprised if he raises our rent again. This is how juvenile this guy is and most Reps are.

Exactly. People often confuse 'freedom of speech' from Bill of Rights with the ability to say what/do what they want within exchanges with other private citizens. If the lease, or an employment contract places limits and we violate those limits, we are in breach, not victims of violation of Freedom Of Speech as defined in Bill of Rights.

That latter issue is between the state and the citizen, not citizens signing contracts.

Even if you are renting month to month, was there any sort of rental agreement with rules? Landlords do have some rights to place limits on what goes on in their property holdings in most places.

While I hate control freak landlords, it isn't a freedom of speech issue unless the government is the entity silencing you. And we know there is too much of that going on.

How about the USSA - United States of Secrecy in Amerika. Even the Nixon era was not this bad.

And to prove your point, some asshole here gave you a negative down arrow! I would counter the neg with a positive up arrow but I want to expose the stupidity of some here. My suggestion would be to get a large poster and put it on your car or get some washable product and write RECALL WALKER on the side of your car in protest. Then look for a new apartment if possible..

there may be rules and laws he has to follow... however, he can terminate their month to month lease at any time for no cause at all... and thats legal.

This looked like illegal search and seizure to me. 3 cops for a traffic stop? 2 looked like they were having a great time going thru the "VICTIMS" car. I doubt that the guy was even formally arrested. This is the same state that enacted drug crime legislation aimed
directly at blacks, yet the feds have let them get away with this for decades.

People, the PIGS and the ASHOLES in Washington do not have your best interests in mind. WAKE UP.

Buy guns and bullets.

I think there was some racism here, in that the cop was pissed that he was protecting the this white woman from the black man, how dare she get in the way

Those gastapo landlords ! I have one too . Sucks and is so unfair .

Good luck .

No. Nothing in the lease and nothing was said, attilatheblond. We had signs in our balcony window for 2010 mid-terms and nothing was said. The Peace sign banner we always had on our balcony. There were no issues until the "Recall Walker" sign came out. That tells you all you need to know.

I hear ya, Wyley Wombat.

We can't afford to move, kgMA. But I do like your ideas. We both already have Recall Walker stickers on our cars.....he can not take that away from us.

Ok, so he is a jerk. Sadly, he is also the owner.

Hearing/seeing more and more of RW jackasses trying to push everyone. No real comfort, but I really think it is the sort of increase in bad behavior one sees whenever trying behavior modification program to change someone's behavior. Well, that and the fact that delusional people tend to REALLY defend their delusions in the face of facts that deny the validity of the delusions. The control freak RW nuts really thought THEY were America. They are not reacting well to the fact that the real majority is coming out against all the crap.

I truly hope your living arrangements sail smoothly along. I know the stress of not being able to afford a different place.

Oh, I know, artemis6. They just can't live and let live.