Constitutional Auditor Schools Cops on Rights in Nassau County Building

Confrontation Over Filming in Public Building

• 💡 A constitutional auditor, Shawn Paul Reyes, attempted to enter the Nassau County government building to see the county clerk.
• ⚠️ Security guards and initial officers denied him entry, demanding his driver's license and date of birth, citing a "no filming" policy and building policy.
• 🗣️ Reyes argued that these demands violated his constitutional rights, comparing the situation to "Nazi Germany" and questioning the authority behind the policy.

Escalation and Police Intervention

• 👮‍♂️ Officers threatened Reyes with a trespassing citation and arrest if he did not leave or sign a trespass form.
• 👨‍✈️ Sergeant Thomas Mcdana arrived and listened to Reyes's explanation of being denied public services without identification.
• ✅ Sergeant Mcdana ultimately confirmed that Reyes was correct and allowed him to enter the building without providing identification.

Upholding Constitutional Rights

• 📜 Sergeant Mcdana acknowledged Reyes was exercising his constitutional rights and stated, "I think that's awesome."
• 👏 The video highlights Sergeant Mcdana's respect for constitutional rights, contrasting him with other officers and security personnel.
• 🤝 The narrative suggests that respectful interactions between law enforcement and the public can lead to positive change and growing trust.