This video gives an overview my time on the ground in Bridgeport, CT with Angel Martinez of Connecticut Cop Block.
All the footage used in the video was pulled from raw clips housed at Bambuser.com/channel/CopBlock and YouTube.com/CopBlockRaw
How were our interactions with folks who wore “Bridgeport PD” badges?
As I wrote shortly after leaving town in the post Bridgeport’s “Finest” Lackluster:
I don’t recall ever having been exposed to such blatant hostility right out of the gates as was had on the streets of east Bridgeport from those who steal money from residents under the auspices of “serving” them.
Those interactions notwithstanding, others in the area – those without badges – were receptive. We distributed dozens of flyers and had a number of good conversations.
Yet when Bridgeport Police employees circled and threatened to steal our cameras there wasn’t anyone else standing with us. In fact, a couple of times people skirted past us on the sidewalk when we were filming. They gave us a quick glance as if to say “I’m with you” but it was clear they didn’t want to get on the radar of their claimed “protectors.”
After capturing hours of footage I needed to get on the road and head south toward Philly. I know, in my vehicle as opposed to on foot, the chances higher that a person wearing a “Bridgeport Police” badge would cite some arbitrary (“legitimate”) reason why they can stop/search/cage my property as a way to harass.
But, I had a schedule to keep, Angel didn’t think my freedom of movement would be impeded (famous last words, I know), and I was confident that I hadn’t done anything in the wrong. I loaded-up Bambuser on my phone so it was ready to go. My escape from Bridgeport went unmolested.
Connecting with Angel was the primary reason I decided to make a stop in Bridgeport. He’s having an impact by sharing with his neighbors know-your-rights info, which includes the concept of no victim no crime. Just imagine if 10% of those in Bridgeport starting filming police interactions or not taking plea deals for actions (“crimes”) that caused no victim.
The more that happens in Bridgeport and your town the safer we’ll all be.
Connecticut Cop Block
The second-half of the video Escape From Bridgeport centers on the actions of one individual – David Uliano. For more on that character check out: David Uliano – Bridgeport police employee – is NOT someone I’d hire for protection.
Feel free to take a page from YouTube.com/HonorYourOath and share your thoughts with those involved. [Be sure to pay his channel a visit - he has many solid videos.]
Bridgeport Police Department
Individuals are responsible for their actions. That may seem elementary, but it may be worth reminding to those who have a self-interest in maintaining the Statist Quo.
Each police employee has likely been bathed in fear-based propaganda at a greater duration and depth than have you or I. Might then, a police employee avoid logical questions that cause internal contradictions? We’re each on our own journey. [Might the page CopBlock.org/WelcomeLEOs be a red pill for some?]
flash your light on the LEO…..no law says you can’t
Do you live in bridgeport? If not, then you don’t pay their salary, the local tax-payers do. They don’t work for you.
Backfire….
The police serve the general public last I checked(public servants)
Pete, I want to say thank you for the video return of one the biggest idiots ever to “activate” (that is what activists do isn’t it…they activate?). Your Bridgeport buddy is as clueless as the come. Truly, he is a video gem for the ages. You two stop the officer and he just keeps asking if he is being detained. Too darn funny. Now your socialist arrival was OK, but why do.you get upset when someone doesn’t want to hear it?
Anyway, thank you the video. Your buddy is a classic.
This is documentation of some of the most disturbing police misconduct I have ever seen without some one actually getting assaulted,shot and or killed.
after watching this video, I have a new hero and that’s P/O David Uliano, keep up the good stuff:-)
What is the business address of the federal judge who says we DO have a right to record police? I would like to start a letter writing campaign to this judge and send him these videos and ask him if he is going to allow these officers to get away with contempt of his ruling or if he will have thim arrested.
North Philly ghetto man…
Maybe he can loan you some money to move to a better part of town…
46: Where were they stopped from filming? Heck the officer was pretty patient with Pete andthe idiot. Let them ramble on and on. And they ffilmed the whole time.
46:???? He spirit must have left him
I wish you guys got beaten.
I’m kind of confused. Pete and the copblockers want to expose law enforcement being hostile and harmfull to our community. People who disrupt and violate our rights. But isnt it true Pete! You yourself tried 3x and failed to be a cop!! After reading all your copblock followers comments, all I read was how bloggers want to do harm to cops and their families. WTF is that!!!! Oh, and your recruiting of copblock cronies. Like Angel Martinez who’s name is really Hilberto Martinez 9-10-77 of 659 Noble Ave. Bpt. Ct. Who is a registered sex offender. Yup, look it up on homefacts. Google it people. So what are the copblockers really about.