Seim Stops Another Cop for Breaking the Law!

A Dark Alley in a Small Town!

I would not recommend this stop the first time you hold government accountable. I locked the doors and had no intention of backing down. For those that are new to standing up to lawlessness, I suggest starting out in a busy well lit area. Having backup is also a good thing. NEVER do this without a camera rolling.

So a couple of weeks back I stopped a Sheriff deputy Sheriff for breaking the law. Despite what the elected sheriff is pretending, they have been driving illegal unmarked cars around here for some time. Within just days, we used the conversation to make them comply and the County is getting their cars marked.

The problem is this issue of unmarked police cars stopping people is rampant across the state and in here WA state it’s openly illegal under RCW 46.08.065. My Sheriff refused to enforce the law on other police forces in the County, as is his duty, so we have to stay on them ourselves as citizens. DO NOT TOLERATE THIS! It’s a significant safety issue.

I noticed this unmarked local car in Ephrata on my way home and decided to check him out. He evaded me for a few minutes by turning down side streets and I finally nabbed him back at the station hoping to escape before I showed up. In the end the long arm of the law caught up with him and we had a chat.

People say my first encounter was a fluke, or that the cop was just nice. Well I commend officers for being reasonable and hope would they do the same when no camera was on. But I know the behavor at this station is bad. I have been physically thrown out by Chief Warren here for daring to question him. — But I know this. When you firmly stand up to your public servants, when you are firm, principled and know your rights, it changes everything. If government knows that we the people will not back down and will hold them accountable, the game changes.

Folks this is a real issue. But think about the big picture too. It’s time to start DEMANDING the law be followed by our servants at every level. Bold principled stands get things done. Please stand up, and ALWAYS have a camera rolling.

Ephrata Police Department (509) 754-2491

— Gav