Scott Bernstein – law enforcement expert
Bounty Hunter | Child Recovery Agent | Law Enforcement & Military Trainer | Counter Terrorism Operative | Crisis resolutions | Security Consultant
Prior to WWII the Japanese soldiers had been model soldiers. When they helped put down the Boxer Rebellion they were better behaved than soldiers from the West. In the Sino-Russian war of 1904–05 they were very compassionate to the POW’s as well as citizens of Russia. In the Battle of Manila they knew they were... Continue Reading →
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Some time ago I did some work with local law enforcement and was fortunate enough to talk to some “reformed” home burglars. Nearly all home burglaries are crimes of convenience and opportunity. Professionals pretty much only steal what they came to steal. There may be other items of convenience, but usually they are skipped because... Continue Reading →
Prior to WWII the Japanese soldiers had been model soldiers. When they helped put down the Boxer Rebellion they were better behaved than soldiers from the West. In the Sino-Russian war of 1904–05 they were very compassionate to the POW’s as well as citizens of Russia. In the Battle of Manila they knew they were... Continue Reading →
If the second amendment in the constitution states "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms, shall not be infringed." Then why is there even laws for that? The First Amendment says “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of... Continue Reading →
Some time ago I did some work with local law enforcement and was fortunate enough to talk to some “reformed” home burglars. Nearly all home burglaries are crimes of convenience and opportunity. Professionals pretty much only steal what they came to steal. There may be other items of convenience, but usually they are skipped because... Continue Reading →
Most people are aware that child trafficking, sex slavery, abductions and kidnappings are becoming increasingly common in the world, including here in the USA. While most people do not give this a second thought as they believe that the police or a private investigator would help them effectively should this happen to a loved one,... Continue Reading →
Scott Bernstein, an international Bounty Hunter with over 31 years of experience and over 6,500 apprehensions have enthralled media audiences across the U.S. on channels like ‘America’s Most Wanted, Fugitive Files, American Bounty Hunter, Bounty Hunters, Fugitive Files, Court TV, History Channel, Discovery and A&E. But for one industry authority, he knows that the camera... Continue Reading →
Black Lives Matter is an easy target because of its high-profile media presence and its ability to galvanize. Miles is held up as a representative of a group, rather than viewed as an individual -- which frequently happens when it comes to race, for better or for worse. As Shaun King wrote for The Daily Kos “Just because this man who killed Officer Goforth was black, doesn't make him a part of this movement any more than being white qualifies you as a member of the Ku Klux Klan.”
And if statistics are any indicator, being a police officer may actually be less dangerous in 2015 than it was in 2014. According to numbers from Officer Down Memorial Page, an independent nonprofit that tracks cop killings, 24 officers were shot and killed in the line of duty so far this year, but 29 were killed during the same time period in 2014.
The Counted: number of people killed by police this in June alone this year reached 500 which will keep the US on track for the civilian death toll to reach over 1,000 by the end of the year.
A cop getting murdered is awful. Their lives do matter. But to place blame on the Black Lives Matter movement and claim it promotes the idea that only black lives have meaning is false, divisive and especially misguided. The movement’s premise is that all lives are important, but every life isn’t treated as such.
When a civilian kills a cop, justice is swift. Lamont Price, Christopher Monfort and Myles Webster, who all killed cops, were punished to the full extent of the law. Cops, on the other hand, are less likely to be convicted for killing a civilian.
There’s a glaring double standard here. Police officers are heavily protected by the legal system: they are authorized to use force in ways civilians are not; their excessive force cases are often investigated by members of their own department; and most people are reluctant to second-guess an officer’s decision to use force -- even in courtroom settings.
ALLLIVESMATTER rich or poor. We the law and the citizens for whom they serve need to respect and honor one another. It is a two-way street. Not one of each other is better than the other. If someone breaks the law, the law-breaker regardless of stature needs to be held accountable for his/her actions. In fact, if a crime is committed by an officer of the law, they should be held to stricter standards like all leaders in our communities and in our administrations. We need to restore order, eliminate chaos, and focus on our true enemies here and abroad.
In most circumstances, officers will not immediately bull rush you for filming them. But if they aren’t properly trained, they might feel like their authority is being challenged. And all too often police are simply ignorant of the law. Part of your task will be to convince them that you’re not a threat while also standing your ground.
Instead, say something like “Officer, I’m not interfering. I’m asserting my First Amendment rights. You’re being documented and recorded offsite.”
In the United States there’s no law requiring you to carry a government ID. But in 24 states police may require you to identify yourself if they have reasonable suspicion that you’re involved in criminal activity.
But how can you tell if an officer asking for ID has reasonable suspicion? Police need reasonable suspicion to detain you, so one way to tell if they have reasonable suspicion is to determine if you're free to go. You can do this by saying "Officer, are you detaining me, or am I free to go?"
Scott Bernstein - law enforcement expert 