1 00:00:25,775 --> 00:00:29,362 MERRY CHRISTMAS 2 00:00:33,074 --> 00:00:35,368 AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES FROM NETFLIX 3 00:01:06,649 --> 00:01:08,651 -Are you ready? -For sure. 4 00:01:15,658 --> 00:01:18,078 Good day, everyone! 5 00:01:18,161 --> 00:01:23,208 Welcome to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Flint! 6 00:01:25,043 --> 00:01:27,545 Make some noise, Flint! 7 00:01:27,629 --> 00:01:30,215 It's cold, but we can do it! 8 00:01:30,298 --> 00:01:35,428 This year we will get help by Mayor Karen Weaver. 9 00:01:35,512 --> 00:01:38,014 Good evening, everyone. 10 00:01:38,097 --> 00:01:43,186 If only I could sing as well as you, but I can't, so I speak. 11 00:01:43,269 --> 00:01:49,442 We know this has been a difficult year for the city and its inhabitants. 12 00:01:49,526 --> 00:01:53,905 But this is a good time to gather 13 00:01:53,988 --> 00:02:00,703 and rejoice in the progress we have done, and celebrate, it's Christmas. We do. 14 00:02:03,373 --> 00:02:08,753 Now we need to hear from the police chief Tim Johnson. Give him a hand. 15 00:02:12,132 --> 00:02:13,967 Good day, everyone. 16 00:02:14,050 --> 00:02:19,597 I want to thank you for to have supported the rescue service tax. 17 00:02:19,681 --> 00:02:24,018 It was decisive for the police, the fire service and public safety. 18 00:02:24,102 --> 00:02:30,733 You showed us love and we will do anything to give you the service you deserve. 19 00:02:30,817 --> 00:02:35,738 I want to thank you for your support, we are so grateful. God bless you. 20 00:02:37,657 --> 00:02:42,787 Now is the time for what we all have waited for: We are going to light the Christmas tree. 21 00:02:42,871 --> 00:02:45,039 Now we have to count together. 22 00:02:45,123 --> 00:02:48,543 The louder you shout, the brighter the tree glows. 23 00:02:48,626 --> 00:02:52,589 Okay? Five, four... 24 00:02:52,672 --> 00:02:55,717 ...three, two, one... 25 00:03:44,974 --> 00:03:46,434 Don't cry, baby. 26 00:03:46,517 --> 00:03:49,604 DECEMBER 2016 A YEAR WITH POLICE MASTER JOHNSON 27 00:03:54,525 --> 00:03:56,152 What do you have there? 28 00:03:57,570 --> 00:03:58,905 I don't want that. 29 00:04:00,031 --> 00:04:01,532 Do you want this or that? 30 00:04:02,784 --> 00:04:04,369 -The. - Then we switch. 31 00:04:04,953 --> 00:04:07,830 -Are you too big? -Yes, I am. 32 00:04:08,873 --> 00:04:13,586 A whole year... It went by quickly. Super fast. 33 00:04:13,670 --> 00:04:18,007 It doesn't feel like it's gone a year, but it's been so much fun. 34 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:22,303 It's never boring something is always happening. 35 00:04:23,221 --> 00:04:27,558 Jazmin knows that now that I'm an officer, 36 00:04:27,642 --> 00:04:31,562 then I know what I'm doing and can handle what comes up. 37 00:04:31,646 --> 00:04:34,649 Since we moved, hasn't been a problem. 38 00:04:34,732 --> 00:04:38,236 I feel safe and likes to be alone at home. 39 00:04:38,319 --> 00:04:42,407 I am not afraid or anxious. It's great, I'm so grateful. 40 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:47,745 I want at least one boy, now I have two girls. 41 00:04:47,829 --> 00:04:50,665 I want four. Two boys and two girls. 42 00:04:50,748 --> 00:04:53,459 But it also works with a boy. 43 00:04:55,378 --> 00:04:56,921 That's a lot of children. 44 00:04:57,005 --> 00:04:59,007 Give me a hug, baby. 45 00:05:00,341 --> 00:05:02,677 -Hey, dad. -Hello. i love you 46 00:05:05,388 --> 00:05:06,848 -I love you. -In the same way. 47 00:05:08,016 --> 00:05:10,059 -Hello. -I love you. Be careful. 48 00:05:10,143 --> 00:05:11,477 I love you guys! 49 00:05:14,605 --> 00:05:16,232 I love you guys! 50 00:05:23,489 --> 00:05:28,161 Yes. Okay, I'll send it to you. Hello. 51 00:05:34,125 --> 00:05:36,544 I stepped up at the right time. 52 00:05:37,253 --> 00:05:40,089 I was promoted to the criminal police. 53 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:47,055 I needed proof that that I can contribute something here, 54 00:05:47,138 --> 00:05:49,599 and that my hard work was noticed. 55 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:54,020 I was so happy when the police tax was a yes. I was nervous. 56 00:05:54,103 --> 00:05:57,732 That was my biggest concern. 57 00:05:57,815 --> 00:06:01,819 If I had been fired, I would have probably couldn't afford the holiday. 58 00:06:01,903 --> 00:06:05,948 That's a lot of money if you lose your job. 59 00:06:14,832 --> 00:06:17,168 There is my beautiful girl. 60 00:06:20,588 --> 00:06:25,176 We have left the hotel area and is heading towards a nice little lagoon. 61 00:06:27,762 --> 00:06:30,848 She beckons me to come. 62 00:06:33,601 --> 00:06:37,522 -How was your first flight? - Superb! 63 00:06:37,605 --> 00:06:39,732 -Did the turbulence scare you? -No. 64 00:06:39,816 --> 00:06:44,821 -The man in customs who scolded you? - Yes, it was a little scary. 65 00:06:44,904 --> 00:06:48,783 -Why did he scold you? -Because Bridgette left me. 66 00:06:50,118 --> 00:06:52,870 - I didn't know that. -But you did. 67 00:06:56,165 --> 00:07:00,253 It was the first time in several years, that he could relax. 68 00:07:00,336 --> 00:07:03,714 After all these years, in his adult life… 69 00:07:03,798 --> 00:07:08,261 It's the first time he could relax. It's crazy, he's 36 years old. 70 00:07:08,344 --> 00:07:13,141 For 15-16 years He has not been able to relax. 71 00:07:13,224 --> 00:07:18,813 I looked out the airplane window and took a lot of pictures. 72 00:07:18,896 --> 00:07:22,442 It was so beautiful. 73 00:07:22,525 --> 00:07:25,862 Above the clouds, everything looks different. 74 00:07:25,945 --> 00:07:30,533 You can see so much, so far. 75 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:34,829 I can still remember the smells. I doze off and dream away. 76 00:07:37,290 --> 00:07:40,626 I can imagine it. Iguanas running around... 77 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:46,466 The temperature and humidity was perfect... 78 00:07:48,801 --> 00:07:54,557 I was on holiday, total relaxation. I totally relaxed. 79 00:07:54,640 --> 00:07:59,479 From the time I left until we got home, I didn't give the job a thought. 80 00:07:59,562 --> 00:08:02,315 It was just me. I loved it. 81 00:08:14,243 --> 00:08:18,915 Channel 7 is over there. They're from Detroit, right? There's Fox News. 82 00:08:19,749 --> 00:08:23,461 We await important news in the water scandal in Flint. 83 00:08:23,544 --> 00:08:28,049 The State Attorney and the District Attorney will present their latest initiative 84 00:08:28,132 --> 00:08:34,972 in the attempt to find those responsible responsible for the water pollution in the city. 85 00:08:35,056 --> 00:08:39,852 None of them have enough shame in life to say: 86 00:08:39,936 --> 00:08:42,647 -"We made a mistake." -Precise. 87 00:08:45,733 --> 00:08:49,987 People died. Someone needs to go to jail. 88 00:08:50,071 --> 00:08:52,990 FLINT'S WATER WORKS 89 00:08:57,119 --> 00:09:02,375 Good morning. Today we go from words to action. 90 00:09:02,458 --> 00:09:06,754 We seek justice for them residents of Flint who were poisoned. 91 00:09:06,837 --> 00:09:12,802 We have filed charges on 51 points against 15 officials at the state level. 92 00:09:12,885 --> 00:09:14,887 - Is it the state prosecutor? -Yes. 93 00:09:15,471 --> 00:09:18,641 The boss of Michigan Department of Health 94 00:09:18,724 --> 00:09:23,563 charged with negligent homicide and malfeasance. 95 00:09:23,646 --> 00:09:27,108 A felony and a misdemeanor. 96 00:09:27,191 --> 00:09:31,362 Three felonies and two misdemeanors. Three felonies and a misdemeanor... 97 00:09:31,445 --> 00:09:35,074 For negligent manslaughter, obstruction of justice 98 00:09:35,157 --> 00:09:38,077 and for lying to the police. 99 00:09:38,661 --> 00:09:42,915 I think the people of Flint want a functioning legal system. 100 00:09:42,999 --> 00:09:46,085 Today we show that the system works. 101 00:09:46,168 --> 00:09:49,297 The guilty are held accountable. I think they want that. 102 00:09:49,380 --> 00:09:53,759 The whole case is based on a cover-up of water pollution, 103 00:09:53,843 --> 00:09:59,390 where water samples were replaced to hide the high lead content. 104 00:10:01,267 --> 00:10:06,355 Some believe that I have been too tough on the Snyder administration. 105 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:07,773 Let it be so. 106 00:10:09,317 --> 00:10:11,360 Negligent manslaughter can give 107 00:10:11,444 --> 00:10:16,198 up to 15 years imprisonment and or a fine in the event of a conviction. 108 00:10:16,282 --> 00:10:21,203 We follow the story all day. Follow us here and online for the latest news. 109 00:10:21,287 --> 00:10:24,332 Jessica Dupnack, direct from Flint. 110 00:10:43,559 --> 00:10:45,061 Okay... 111 00:10:46,228 --> 00:10:51,776 The police tax has filled a lot. Now we can get started with the new hires. 112 00:10:51,859 --> 00:10:57,531 We need to hire eight full-time and eight part-time as soon as possible. 113 00:10:57,615 --> 00:10:59,367 It is time for change. 114 00:10:59,450 --> 00:11:06,040 The audit is complete, so now we can tackle the new budget. 115 00:11:06,123 --> 00:11:09,293 I need help there, 116 00:11:09,377 --> 00:11:13,422 so we can decide what we need the next two years. 117 00:11:13,506 --> 00:11:16,967 It's bad enough, that we are understaffed. 118 00:11:17,051 --> 00:11:21,680 You shall not be without material, or whatever it may be. 119 00:11:21,764 --> 00:11:25,518 Then you have to speak up. Some things we just have to work out. 120 00:11:25,601 --> 00:11:29,605 If we can replace our cars, 121 00:11:29,688 --> 00:11:32,733 then it really is time. 122 00:11:32,817 --> 00:11:38,823 I had to send three officers out to patrol on foot the second day. 123 00:11:38,906 --> 00:11:42,284 There are simply too few patrol cars. 124 00:11:42,368 --> 00:11:47,706 If I have to beg for more money in order to solve it, 125 00:11:47,790 --> 00:11:51,293 or turn the bottom upside down on Rick and empty his pockets, I will. 126 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:55,631 Rick and I always joke about that. 127 00:11:55,714 --> 00:12:00,094 But seriously, I really appreciate all that you do. 128 00:12:00,177 --> 00:12:04,432 It had not succeeded without your efforts out there. 129 00:12:05,141 --> 00:12:07,143 Thank you. 130 00:12:09,562 --> 00:12:12,565 -God bless the police tax. -Really! 131 00:12:12,648 --> 00:12:14,859 I have said that many times. 132 00:12:19,363 --> 00:12:22,158 The belt is tight. 133 00:12:22,241 --> 00:12:27,246 Press it in. Can you see how it should fit? 134 00:12:27,329 --> 00:12:29,331 It must sit... 135 00:12:29,415 --> 00:12:31,709 LEWIS SPEARS VOLUNTEER OFFICER - EXAMINATION DAY 136 00:12:53,022 --> 00:12:55,149 VOLUNTEER OFFICERS OF FLINT 137 00:12:55,232 --> 00:12:59,403 Now it's happening. I am 65. 138 00:12:59,487 --> 00:13:01,989 It feels good. 139 00:13:02,072 --> 00:13:06,035 Jeg har danset lidt. Det kan jeg stadig. 140 00:13:07,036 --> 00:13:12,500 I've been doing these things all my life. I have never stuck to a job. 141 00:13:12,583 --> 00:13:17,588 I get up at seven, eating breakfast, helping my brother-in-law… 142 00:13:17,671 --> 00:13:22,176 I give him and my mother-in-law their medicine, cooking for my wife…. 143 00:13:22,259 --> 00:13:26,263 Puts her in the wheelchair and drives to dialysis, takes back… 144 00:13:28,891 --> 00:13:30,893 It's about keeping going. 145 00:13:30,976 --> 00:13:34,647 Som de siger, if you stall, you lose the little grays. 146 00:13:34,730 --> 00:13:39,985 So I just keep going. Fortsætter! 147 00:13:40,069 --> 00:13:43,989 -How beautiful you are, Lewis! -You're right! 148 00:13:44,782 --> 00:13:46,116 DISMISSAL OF THE VOLUNTEERS 149 00:13:46,200 --> 00:13:47,701 I'll take over here. 150 00:13:51,747 --> 00:13:53,874 I hope he doesn't lean against it. 151 00:14:02,049 --> 00:14:07,096 I would like to introduce the mayor of Flint, Dr. Karen Weaver. 152 00:14:10,891 --> 00:14:13,018 Good evening, everyone. 153 00:14:13,102 --> 00:14:16,313 It's great to see so many of you here. 154 00:14:17,439 --> 00:14:21,735 We try to emphasize all the positive, happening in Flint, 155 00:14:21,819 --> 00:14:27,658 and here is further proof of it. Local police work in the true sense of the word. 156 00:14:27,741 --> 00:14:32,830 This has been Chief Johnson's darling, so I take my hat off to him and his team. 157 00:14:38,085 --> 00:14:42,464 I can't take credit for that, it is your merit. 158 00:14:42,548 --> 00:14:47,386 Now the chief of police has to say a few words. 159 00:14:47,469 --> 00:14:52,808 Good evening. I can't describe how it feels to see you in uniform. 160 00:14:52,892 --> 00:14:58,606 I know it has been difficult for you and am grateful that you persevered. 161 00:14:58,689 --> 00:15:04,278 We welcome you and thank you, because you're joining the Flint Police Department. 162 00:15:08,073 --> 00:15:11,952 You have been waiting for this moment for 154 hours. 163 00:15:14,580 --> 00:15:17,082 Volunteer Officer Lewis Pasteur. 164 00:15:23,130 --> 00:15:25,132 Volunteer Officer Lewis Spears. 165 00:15:32,056 --> 00:15:33,891 -Congratulations. -Thanks. 166 00:15:33,974 --> 00:15:35,309 Thanks. 167 00:15:37,311 --> 00:15:40,314 The police are powerless without public support. 168 00:15:40,397 --> 00:15:44,109 The second day graduated the volunteer officers, 169 00:15:44,193 --> 00:15:46,820 and it was a touching moment. 170 00:15:46,904 --> 00:15:50,491 Their families were there and showed their support. 171 00:15:50,574 --> 00:15:55,204 It's not just the volunteer officers, which will become part of the Flint Police Department. 172 00:15:55,287 --> 00:15:59,667 Their families stay too part of the Flint Police Department. 173 00:15:59,750 --> 00:16:02,586 There is a spillover effect. 174 00:16:07,257 --> 00:16:08,926 Hello, my friend. 175 00:16:13,430 --> 00:16:17,351 There are a lot of young people out there, who will be officers, 176 00:16:17,434 --> 00:16:20,938 but there is a lot of peer pressure. 177 00:16:21,021 --> 00:16:25,442 I am 65 years old, and there is nothing wrong with being a volunteer. 178 00:16:25,526 --> 00:16:30,531 It requires a special kind of person to help society in his spare time. 179 00:16:30,614 --> 00:16:33,409 A thoughtful person. 180 00:16:33,492 --> 00:16:36,203 The police chief said with all his heart, 181 00:16:36,286 --> 00:16:41,041 that he was so happy that we were there and wanted to help. 182 00:16:41,125 --> 00:16:45,337 When you're my age... 183 00:16:45,421 --> 00:16:50,426 It is something very special to hear it from the chief of police. 184 00:16:54,930 --> 00:16:56,557 BUDGET MEETING IN THE CITY COUNCIL 185 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:58,976 Karen Weaver and Chief Johnson... 186 00:17:00,185 --> 00:17:04,648 You are the most self-absorbed people, 187 00:17:04,732 --> 00:17:08,736 that I have ever met. 188 00:17:09,319 --> 00:17:16,035 It has become clear below last weeks budget work... 189 00:17:16,618 --> 00:17:19,496 ...that you don't put the residents first. 190 00:17:21,290 --> 00:17:25,377 It is clear to everyone. You put yourselves first. 191 00:17:26,003 --> 00:17:28,297 With only two weeks left, the city council 192 00:17:28,380 --> 00:17:32,009 and the town hall disagree on the budget. 193 00:17:32,092 --> 00:17:35,596 The city council adopted a budget, which the mayor vetoed. 194 00:17:35,679 --> 00:17:39,892 The Chief of Police and his people make a big effort every day. 195 00:17:39,975 --> 00:17:43,729 Cutting back on the police... I have a problem with that. 196 00:17:43,812 --> 00:17:48,192 I have never seen the chief of police so angry. 197 00:17:48,275 --> 00:17:51,820 He believes that the city council will take resources from the police. 198 00:17:51,904 --> 00:17:58,077 They should go for a pay rise to some of America's lowest paid cops. 199 00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:01,038 As a member of the city council 200 00:18:01,121 --> 00:18:05,918 I don't want to participate to cut police resources. 201 00:18:06,502 --> 00:18:12,049 I hope this will be the last politicized budget in Flint. 202 00:18:12,132 --> 00:18:18,514 Otherwise we have to replace some of the city council members. Thanks. 203 00:18:18,597 --> 00:18:24,937 I want to point out that we have never cut in the police and fire service budget. 204 00:18:25,020 --> 00:18:27,773 -Never. - You just did that. 205 00:18:27,856 --> 00:18:31,860 No, we cut the police chief's budget for money he never spent. 206 00:18:31,944 --> 00:18:35,405 - This is the result... -Don't interrupt. 207 00:18:36,323 --> 00:18:41,745 After some agenda items the new budget is expected to be adopted later. 208 00:18:41,829 --> 00:18:43,664 We'll get back to you when that happens. 209 00:18:43,747 --> 00:18:47,334 Straight from Flint City Hall. Jessica Dupnack, ABC 12 News. 210 00:18:49,461 --> 00:18:52,464 They can lie and mislead the public, 211 00:18:52,548 --> 00:18:57,302 but I'm not fooled. I'm damn mad. 212 00:18:57,386 --> 00:19:01,473 This is how the city council treats our budget. 213 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:06,103 It's unbelievable that they can do that to the Flint police, 214 00:19:06,186 --> 00:19:10,190 when they know the police are underfunded and underpaid. 215 00:19:10,774 --> 00:19:12,776 I have a job to look after. 216 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:18,615 We get no help from the city council, and I don't go begging. 217 00:19:19,199 --> 00:19:24,121 I am not a politician and did not come here to beg. 218 00:19:24,204 --> 00:19:27,374 I made it clear to them, that they are playing a dangerous game. 219 00:19:27,457 --> 00:19:31,670 How long do they think they can go on with burning the candle at both ends? 220 00:19:31,753 --> 00:19:33,755 Sooner or later it burns up. 221 00:19:42,431 --> 00:19:44,683 SCOTT WATSON 19 YEARS WITH THE FLINT POLICE 222 00:19:44,766 --> 00:19:47,060 We are loaded and rolling. 223 00:19:47,144 --> 00:19:48,770 Now we are on our way. 224 00:20:01,241 --> 00:20:06,079 I wonder what pig who gets the Christmas presents today. 225 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:13,629 Earth calls CATT. 226 00:20:15,047 --> 00:20:18,008 Such! That's how it should sound. 227 00:20:20,177 --> 00:20:23,597 We'll be there in about ten seconds. 228 00:20:30,854 --> 00:20:31,772 Received. 229 00:20:44,785 --> 00:20:47,788 Check the car, dammit! 230 00:20:47,871 --> 00:20:48,872 Check out the car! 231 00:20:48,956 --> 00:20:51,500 Police! Search warrant! 232 00:20:57,256 --> 00:20:58,215 Dog! 233 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:02,678 Come out! Show your hands! Show your hands, dammit! 234 00:21:02,761 --> 00:21:05,472 - He says there is none! - Are there more people in the house? 235 00:21:05,555 --> 00:21:08,016 -Show your hands! - Are there others in the house? 236 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:10,602 Dog! 237 00:21:14,564 --> 00:21:16,108 -Are both down? -Yes. 238 00:21:16,191 --> 00:21:17,818 Continue forward. 239 00:21:19,861 --> 00:21:22,906 They started shooting. I heard the dogs barking. 240 00:21:37,462 --> 00:21:39,298 I used to have fun. 241 00:21:40,549 --> 00:21:43,010 Back then it was fun. 242 00:21:45,137 --> 00:21:47,222 Now it's not fun anymore. 243 00:21:51,184 --> 00:21:56,481 I have childhood friends, who doesn't talk to me anymore. 244 00:21:56,565 --> 00:22:02,070 It's been like this for a few years now because of the situation in society. 245 00:22:03,530 --> 00:22:05,532 - Did you kill them both? -Yes. 246 00:22:06,116 --> 00:22:08,744 Piss. Damn it too! 247 00:22:08,827 --> 00:22:13,332 I knew the day would come and that was my biggest fear. 248 00:22:13,415 --> 00:22:17,044 It is sad that they had to die. 249 00:22:17,127 --> 00:22:19,129 They didn't deserve that. 250 00:22:21,048 --> 00:22:25,552 One thing is for sure, no matter what… 251 00:22:27,637 --> 00:22:32,893 ...then you've never caused problems for us. You never did. 252 00:22:34,936 --> 00:22:39,524 I have sacrificed extremely much in the past 20 years, 253 00:22:39,608 --> 00:22:43,320 but does not do so to the same extent now. 254 00:22:44,905 --> 00:22:48,283 I have five years left, before I can retire. 255 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:56,625 As a black man in this community is it hard to quit, 256 00:22:56,708 --> 00:23:03,215 for there are not many African American men and women, 257 00:23:03,298 --> 00:23:05,383 who wants this job. 258 00:23:06,343 --> 00:23:10,263 I have been waiting for you. That is why I haven't been able to stop. 259 00:23:10,347 --> 00:23:13,266 You never took me. 260 00:23:14,518 --> 00:23:18,814 I have been ready to to stop for at least five years. 261 00:23:20,899 --> 00:23:24,945 If I quit, it's likely that I will be replaced 262 00:23:25,028 --> 00:23:30,033 by a white cop who hasn't grown up here and don't know people here. 263 00:23:30,117 --> 00:23:32,119 It's damn cold. 264 00:23:33,995 --> 00:23:38,834 It's one of those things, that makes me stay. 265 00:23:38,917 --> 00:23:40,752 Who will replace me? 266 00:23:42,379 --> 00:23:47,676 As a black cop in this town carrying a heavy burden. 267 00:23:47,759 --> 00:23:49,094 Here. 268 00:24:07,988 --> 00:24:13,368 It's good to be born on June 14. It is the only thing I have in common with Trump. 269 00:24:13,451 --> 00:24:16,872 Did you hear him who said "we got a cheese chip for president"? 270 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:19,583 He actually looks like a cheese chip. 271 00:24:19,666 --> 00:24:23,128 As rich as he is, he should be able to afford a better toupee. 272 00:24:23,211 --> 00:24:25,797 - That's what they all look like. -It's real hair. 273 00:24:25,881 --> 00:24:29,259 Dion is driving the A car tonight. 274 00:24:29,342 --> 00:24:34,472 If he calls for help, hurry you go there, because then he needs it. 275 00:24:36,224 --> 00:24:39,811 - Maybe he should have changed his nappy. -I'm done with diapers. 276 00:24:39,895 --> 00:24:41,980 -Have you switched to pants diapers? -Yes. 277 00:24:42,063 --> 00:24:45,483 Today, Dion has finished his training. 278 00:24:45,567 --> 00:24:48,612 -Congratulations, Dion! - I made it. 279 00:24:48,695 --> 00:24:52,282 - Now don't whine. -I'll try. 280 00:24:52,365 --> 00:24:55,493 You get rid of your babysitter, but don't do anything stupid. 281 00:24:55,577 --> 00:24:57,954 - I know that. - That's how it is. 282 00:25:11,885 --> 00:25:12,928 225. 283 00:25:26,566 --> 00:25:32,447 There are only eight of us on the night shift, only four patrol cars in all of Flint. 284 00:25:33,156 --> 00:25:36,493 -How many blows did you get? A? - I tried to talk to them. 285 00:25:41,289 --> 00:25:42,916 Come on, I'm begging you. 286 00:25:42,999 --> 00:25:44,125 Blah, blah... 287 00:25:46,670 --> 00:25:50,340 Two of us drive solo. I am one of them. 288 00:25:50,423 --> 00:25:53,260 Police at 12 o'clock! 289 00:26:00,558 --> 00:26:03,103 It's exciting. It's good to have company, 290 00:26:03,186 --> 00:26:07,774 but I like to meet mine own decisions and do what I want. 291 00:26:09,859 --> 00:26:15,031 A shooting is reported at a night club at 2408. 292 00:26:22,706 --> 00:26:25,125 A person has been shot in the chest. 293 00:26:29,671 --> 00:26:32,132 - One has handcuffs on. -Has he been shot? 294 00:26:32,215 --> 00:26:33,550 were you here 295 00:26:33,633 --> 00:26:38,013 -You came out and saw him? -Yes. 296 00:26:38,596 --> 00:26:41,850 So there were two people, who shot at each other? 297 00:26:41,933 --> 00:26:44,269 I only saw one of them. 298 00:26:44,352 --> 00:26:47,897 One of them shot in there, and this guy was shooting out here. 299 00:26:52,277 --> 00:26:56,865 He threw it into a car full of girls, according to the guard. Then they drove off. 300 00:26:56,948 --> 00:26:58,950 -Who saw him shoot? - The guard. 301 00:26:59,034 --> 00:27:01,119 -Who interrogated him? -Me. 302 00:27:01,202 --> 00:27:03,747 - Arrest him. - Yes, take him. Where is he? 303 00:27:03,830 --> 00:27:07,000 -Over here. - Take him in your car. 304 00:27:10,712 --> 00:27:16,176 Before I became a cop, I was shy and didn't talk to people I didn't know. 305 00:27:17,010 --> 00:27:21,848 But after gaining some experience and have moved out and talked to people, 306 00:27:21,931 --> 00:27:25,518 so I've learned not to be shy, 307 00:27:25,602 --> 00:27:28,313 when I enforce the law. 308 00:27:28,396 --> 00:27:33,860 -You have to let me go. - It is not my decision. 309 00:27:33,943 --> 00:27:35,945 -Have you done something stupid? -No. 310 00:27:36,029 --> 00:27:40,784 But I don't want to drive in a police car. 311 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:49,250 Working as a cop is not, as it is portrayed in the media. 312 00:27:49,334 --> 00:27:54,339 I see many officers who have a good relationship with the public. 313 00:27:55,799 --> 00:27:59,260 Most people here have grown up with a single parent, 314 00:27:59,344 --> 00:28:01,846 so I know how they feel. 315 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:08,478 To listen and be patient you get far. 316 00:28:09,562 --> 00:28:13,983 You almost have to act as a social worker and help people with their problems. 317 00:28:20,198 --> 00:28:22,700 CALL FOR DISTURBANCE OF THE PUBLIC ORDER 318 00:28:22,784 --> 00:28:26,746 It has been at least ten years since I saw him. 319 00:28:27,872 --> 00:28:29,374 DEVON BERN RIDES COMMISSIONER 320 00:28:29,457 --> 00:28:34,295 I mean he lives here. Yes, it's here. Same house, same guy... 321 00:28:37,215 --> 00:28:40,719 -How's it going? - I surrender! 322 00:28:40,802 --> 00:28:44,848 -Where have you been for the past ten years? - Locked in. 323 00:28:44,931 --> 00:28:46,015 Where? 324 00:28:46,099 --> 00:28:50,895 Tomorrow it will be three years since I was discharged from the hospital. 325 00:28:50,979 --> 00:28:56,484 -Do you still live alone? - My name is Superfly. 326 00:28:56,568 --> 00:28:59,404 Superfly lives alone. 327 00:28:59,487 --> 00:29:03,283 -What can we help with tonight? - Kill me. 328 00:29:03,366 --> 00:29:10,123 - I don't think so. Ask for something else. - It's a good day to die. 329 00:29:10,206 --> 00:29:12,625 -Should we go to a psychiatrist? -Are they open? 330 00:29:12,709 --> 00:29:14,919 -Yes. - I have never been there in the evening. 331 00:29:15,003 --> 00:29:17,046 I can give you a lift. 332 00:29:17,130 --> 00:29:20,091 -In the police car? -In an ambulance, it's more convenient. 333 00:29:20,175 --> 00:29:22,177 -In the ambulance. - Does that sound good? 334 00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:26,681 I need help. I'm sick. 335 00:29:26,765 --> 00:29:29,476 Send a car and an ambulance. 336 00:29:31,394 --> 00:29:33,980 I have called and asked them to come. 337 00:29:35,273 --> 00:29:37,275 You must not cry. 338 00:29:37,358 --> 00:29:41,070 - It's a good day to die. - No, it isn't. 339 00:29:41,654 --> 00:29:44,824 I am a fish. I don't need water. 340 00:29:44,908 --> 00:29:46,910 I'm full of shit. Full of shit! 341 00:29:46,993 --> 00:29:51,998 After the police academy, we can run fast, and we know the traffic law... 342 00:29:53,374 --> 00:29:56,085 Shoot me now. Shoot me in the open street. 343 00:29:56,169 --> 00:30:01,257 But as an officer, especially here, then you have to try to understand people. 344 00:30:03,593 --> 00:30:06,179 Now you must get into the ambulance. 345 00:30:06,262 --> 00:30:09,682 Remember you promised to behave yourself. 346 00:30:09,766 --> 00:30:12,977 I'm the big bad wolf. Are you Little Red Riding Hood? 347 00:30:13,061 --> 00:30:15,063 I'm the big bad wolf. 348 00:30:15,146 --> 00:30:21,736 There is a human reason why people is in a certain situation. 349 00:30:22,695 --> 00:30:24,697 You have to understand that. 350 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:29,869 We must be both social workers and local police... 351 00:30:31,204 --> 00:30:37,877 ...and try to solve problems, which has existed for days or years 352 00:30:37,961 --> 00:30:41,506 in a quarter of an hour, before we proceed to the next call. 353 00:30:46,344 --> 00:30:51,683 The police are under a lot of pressure. They have a lot of pressure on them. 354 00:30:51,766 --> 00:30:54,310 They are too few for a city of this size. 355 00:30:54,394 --> 00:30:57,021 I know they work hard 356 00:30:57,105 --> 00:31:00,525 but that's about it to be part of the local community 357 00:31:00,608 --> 00:31:04,445 and don't be afraid to enter in the local community of which you are a part. 358 00:31:05,029 --> 00:31:09,284 It should be like in the good old days, 359 00:31:09,367 --> 00:31:13,830 when the police were visible and patrolled the streets. 360 00:31:13,913 --> 00:31:17,792 You got a relationship with them. They knew your name, you knew theirs. 361 00:31:18,209 --> 00:31:22,630 This is how you build that bridge between officer and publicity that we talked about. 362 00:31:23,047 --> 00:31:26,843 People will see them on the street. They want, that they are available in the local community. 363 00:31:26,926 --> 00:31:28,928 If they never get out of the car 364 00:31:29,012 --> 00:31:34,350 and meet people on their home turf, then it won't work. 365 00:31:34,434 --> 00:31:39,731 If you only see the police, when they chase bad guys at 140 km/h, 366 00:31:39,814 --> 00:31:42,317 then it doesn't work. 367 00:31:58,333 --> 00:32:00,835 This will be our way home from work. 368 00:32:07,050 --> 00:32:09,510 I look forward to getting the keys. 369 00:32:11,512 --> 00:32:14,474 -There is our house. - It's our house. 370 00:32:14,557 --> 00:32:18,811 Look, it says "sold" on the sign! We have to take a picture of it. 371 00:32:20,229 --> 00:32:25,318 I am happy and hopeful. It's so big. 372 00:32:25,401 --> 00:32:28,905 Everyone thought we were married in Mexico, but we didn't. 373 00:32:28,988 --> 00:32:32,909 When I said we had bought a house instead, they said, "Okay..." 374 00:32:33,493 --> 00:32:35,787 It is big enough for a family. 375 00:32:37,538 --> 00:32:38,998 Out in the country. 376 00:32:40,708 --> 00:32:42,627 Does it work? 377 00:32:42,710 --> 00:32:45,546 Yeah, I just don't know what I'm doing. 378 00:32:50,009 --> 00:32:55,807 It was mostly because of me that we moved. I didn't feel comfortable where we lived. 379 00:32:55,890 --> 00:33:00,895 It was so far from my family and far out in the countryside. 380 00:33:02,772 --> 00:33:03,606 Yes? No? 381 00:33:03,690 --> 00:33:07,819 -Don't hit the lamp! -Don't worry. This is our house... 382 00:33:13,324 --> 00:33:15,827 -And then we'll have a blast. - I open the lap... 383 00:33:16,828 --> 00:33:19,914 ...while I'm pouring this in orange juice. 384 00:33:27,630 --> 00:33:33,803 I dropped my application to the FBI, but haven't ruled it out completely. 385 00:33:33,886 --> 00:33:36,055 It had been a fantastic job. 386 00:33:37,223 --> 00:33:43,229 But then I had to move, and travel a lot. I know how much they travel. 387 00:33:46,649 --> 00:33:48,860 But it had been fun. 388 00:33:49,485 --> 00:33:52,864 - Is it cleaner than ours? -Yes, and it works safely. 389 00:33:52,947 --> 00:33:55,783 - It's much better. -Yes. 390 00:33:57,368 --> 00:34:02,373 I have an amazing, lovely woman, which I am madly in love with... 391 00:34:03,332 --> 00:34:06,127 After all, we don't always want to talk about the job. We don't just want to talk about scary things. 392 00:34:09,088 --> 00:34:13,926 Sometimes you just want to forget them and pretend they don't exist. 393 00:34:15,136 --> 00:34:18,848 - Come and see, Rob. Come on! -I'm coming now. 394 00:34:20,099 --> 00:34:22,852 -See! -Yes... 395 00:34:22,935 --> 00:34:26,939 -Think about what it's like here in the summer. -Think about what it's like here now. 396 00:34:30,234 --> 00:34:32,737 I think she still wants the job. 397 00:34:37,325 --> 00:34:39,911 But... she's still here. 398 00:34:41,871 --> 00:34:43,706 We go in. I'm freezing. Yes, it's cold. 399 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:58,054 The mayor and the city council still negotiating this year's budget. 400 00:34:58,137 --> 00:35:03,601 After the police tax was passed, which contributed to new measures, 401 00:35:03,684 --> 00:35:08,689 the city council approved a budget, that transferred funds from the police. 402 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:13,111 RTAB, the audit board, which scrutinizes the city's expenses, 403 00:35:13,194 --> 00:35:18,032 says that it is up to the politicians to agree on a budget. 404 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:21,077 One of the disputes is the rescue services. 405 00:35:29,335 --> 00:35:31,087 We begin with roll call. 406 00:35:31,921 --> 00:35:34,590 City Councilor Kincaid? 407 00:35:39,637 --> 00:35:46,060 Thank you, Mr. Chairman and city roots. I want to talk about a few things. 408 00:35:46,144 --> 00:35:50,273 The city council adopted a budget on Monday 5 June, 409 00:35:50,356 --> 00:35:54,694 and yesterday at 2 p.m the mayor vetoed it. 410 00:35:54,777 --> 00:35:58,281 I can assure you, that the budget is balanced 411 00:35:58,364 --> 00:36:03,703 and results in cuts in areas, which does not affect the operation of the police. 412 00:36:03,786 --> 00:36:08,374 The city council was careful not to to affect the emergency services. 413 00:36:11,043 --> 00:36:16,674 City council and town hall will always disagree about things. 414 00:36:18,009 --> 00:36:22,346 When Mayor Weaver took over, did she really try... 415 00:36:23,806 --> 00:36:25,141 ...to change things. 416 00:36:26,392 --> 00:36:30,271 I am a member of the city council, 417 00:36:30,354 --> 00:36:34,108 and we do not tailor the budget to the police. 418 00:36:34,192 --> 00:36:36,944 The police make their own budget. 419 00:36:37,945 --> 00:36:40,364 I won't start arguing, 420 00:36:40,448 --> 00:36:46,412 but if the chief of police wants more money for law enforcement or criminal police, 421 00:36:46,495 --> 00:36:50,750 then it's up to him to present it to the city council, 422 00:36:50,833 --> 00:36:54,128 and I don't think he did. 423 00:36:54,212 --> 00:36:58,090 I do not know how the mayor poses the question. 424 00:36:58,174 --> 00:37:04,305 Is there consensus between the mayor and the city council about what to do? 425 00:37:04,388 --> 00:37:09,602 I want to clarify a few things regarding the budget changes. 426 00:37:09,685 --> 00:37:15,107 Our objections relate to the police and the fire service and the health service, 427 00:37:15,191 --> 00:37:18,444 and i think that the police chief will comment on the case. 428 00:37:20,029 --> 00:37:21,864 Good day. 429 00:37:23,282 --> 00:37:27,912 I asked the voters of Flint to vote yes for the rescue service tax, so that we could maintain the staff strength, since we were too few when I... 430 00:37:34,001 --> 00:37:35,336 ...was hired. 431 00:37:35,920 --> 00:37:41,634 This is like getting a kick in the stomach, be robbed and deceived. 432 00:37:41,717 --> 00:37:44,679 It feels like I have lied to the voters. 433 00:37:45,930 --> 00:37:49,850 The police in Flint are underpaid, 434 00:37:49,934 --> 00:37:53,604 understaffed and overburdened. 435 00:37:53,688 --> 00:37:57,692 They work with outdated equipment. I asked for new cars, which we didn't get. 436 00:37:57,775 --> 00:38:00,695 Four officers drive around in a car. 437 00:38:00,778 --> 00:38:04,115 Now that I'm here, hearing the talk going on... 438 00:38:04,198 --> 00:38:07,493 I've always wondered why hangs a dark cloud over the city, 439 00:38:07,576 --> 00:38:10,246 and why we never succeed in rising. 440 00:38:10,329 --> 00:38:14,917 When I hear how people say things, who are untruthful, manipulate the facts 441 00:38:15,001 --> 00:38:20,548 and paints a false picture of reality, then I lose my purpose. 442 00:38:20,631 --> 00:38:24,760 I always wondered why it went wrong. Now I understand why. 443 00:38:24,844 --> 00:38:28,764 It is the city council's fault. Therein lies the problem. In the city council. 444 00:38:28,848 --> 00:38:32,977 My officers are doing their jobs. The statistics speak for themselves. 445 00:38:34,061 --> 00:38:36,272 Despite scarce resources, 446 00:38:36,355 --> 00:38:41,110 then the officers solve their tasks, exactly as I have asked them to. 447 00:38:41,193 --> 00:38:46,449 It feels like I'm letting them down when the city council refuses me more resources. 448 00:38:46,532 --> 00:38:48,534 Most often I get a no. 449 00:38:48,951 --> 00:38:52,580 As I have made clear to the city council... 450 00:38:52,663 --> 00:38:56,250 I'll take the fight to the streets, and I will gladly take it home to you. 451 00:38:56,334 --> 00:39:00,254 Now I'm knocking on the door, and you will not get rid of me. 452 00:39:01,213 --> 00:39:06,260 When I'm done at your place, I want to clean the house 453 00:39:06,344 --> 00:39:09,430 for I clean out, as long as I wear this uniform. 454 00:39:11,098 --> 00:39:15,102 So my message to the audit board is: 455 00:39:15,186 --> 00:39:18,647 Every penny of the police funds is crucial for our budget. 456 00:39:19,065 --> 00:39:22,276 I support my officers one hundred percent. 457 00:39:22,360 --> 00:39:26,364 It is their job to guarantee public safety. 458 00:39:26,447 --> 00:39:29,950 But to cooperate with this city council has been hell. 459 00:39:33,454 --> 00:39:35,790 So I am asking you… 460 00:39:35,873 --> 00:39:38,918 i don't know how much influence you have 461 00:39:39,001 --> 00:39:41,670 but the police need all their resources. If you can help us, please do. 462 00:39:44,507 --> 00:39:47,593 If the decision is not yours, then I thank you for the word. 463 00:39:47,676 --> 00:39:49,970 I apologize for the interruption. 464 00:39:50,054 --> 00:39:56,102 We thank you for the post and appreciate it to have representatives from the police here. 465 00:39:56,519 --> 00:39:59,605 We hope that the budget presented 466 00:39:59,688 --> 00:40:04,568 will benefit the police authority and the residents of Flint. 467 00:40:04,652 --> 00:40:08,239 I doubt that with this city council. 468 00:40:09,448 --> 00:40:12,952 - I am an optimist. - I pray that it will. 469 00:40:43,524 --> 00:40:46,360 The city council refused the mayor's budget requirements. 470 00:40:46,444 --> 00:40:51,323 The final budget includes, that Johnson gets fewer resources 471 00:40:51,407 --> 00:40:54,034 than in his first year in the position. 472 00:41:10,843 --> 00:41:12,178 Amen. 473 00:41:13,220 --> 00:41:16,891 In our dear hometown of Flint... 474 00:41:17,892 --> 00:41:20,519 ...among the poverty and violence, 475 00:41:20,603 --> 00:41:25,316 the closing of the car factory and the water crisis... 476 00:41:25,399 --> 00:41:28,611 There are those who see the city as lost. 477 00:41:30,946 --> 00:41:36,702 If not the whole city, then neighborhoods. Certain neighborhoods cannot be saved. 478 00:41:38,329 --> 00:41:44,126 If not neighborhoods, then individuals. They cannot be saved. 479 00:41:45,711 --> 00:41:51,884 But I think Flint will rise from this battle that the city is in. 480 00:41:52,760 --> 00:41:54,053 Amen? 481 00:41:55,804 --> 00:42:01,894 I think that Flint will rise from the crisis. 482 00:42:01,977 --> 00:42:03,145 Amen? 483 00:42:06,524 --> 00:42:10,819 As I've always said, I'm not politician, I fight crime. 484 00:42:10,903 --> 00:42:14,532 I can fight crimes and go home with a smile on your face. 485 00:42:14,615 --> 00:42:18,661 But when you are opposed by people, that must represent the inhabitants, 486 00:42:19,245 --> 00:42:23,749 but don't do it, it's hard. 487 00:42:23,832 --> 00:42:25,668 FLINT THE CAR CITY 488 00:42:25,751 --> 00:42:30,464 Are people in Flint mad? Yes, fucking watches. I'm mad. 489 00:42:31,632 --> 00:42:37,972 When people call the police, they expect that the police are coming. I do that too. 490 00:42:38,055 --> 00:42:41,433 When do you call the police? When needed. When there is a crisis. 491 00:42:41,517 --> 00:42:44,853 Someone has been hurt, something has happened. Then you need the police. 492 00:42:44,937 --> 00:42:47,064 We have not been there for them. 493 00:42:48,357 --> 00:42:50,859 And in addition there is the water pollution. 494 00:42:50,943 --> 00:42:54,405 Of course, riots occur. Of course it does. 495 00:42:55,364 --> 00:42:59,159 We have to make people understand that we are also human, 496 00:42:59,243 --> 00:43:01,537 and that this is more than a job. 497 00:43:03,831 --> 00:43:07,251 We still suffer from high crime rates. 498 00:43:07,793 --> 00:43:10,379 We have not overcome the problem. 499 00:43:10,462 --> 00:43:12,298 The fight continues. 500 00:43:12,381 --> 00:43:15,050 Everything bursts together, but we keep the bar high. 501 00:43:16,969 --> 00:43:22,099 In 2017, Flint was back on the FBI's list over America's ten most violent cities. 502 00:43:23,100 --> 00:43:26,937 It's everywhere in Flint, the hellish mentality. 503 00:43:27,021 --> 00:43:29,648 And it is a tough city. 504 00:43:29,732 --> 00:43:34,486 Life is hard here, working life is tough here and the residents are tough. 505 00:43:36,780 --> 00:43:39,366 You can always choose to move. 506 00:43:39,450 --> 00:43:41,577 None of us will, 507 00:43:41,660 --> 00:43:45,623 because we believe in our job, on the city and on the police, 508 00:43:45,706 --> 00:43:48,417 so we both want to stay. 509 00:43:48,500 --> 00:43:52,212 This is the story about an American city in crisis. 510 00:43:54,381 --> 00:43:58,260 We live in the world's most powerful country, 511 00:43:58,344 --> 00:44:03,307 which could use large resources on his cities 512 00:44:03,390 --> 00:44:07,102 and reverse the trend, but who choose not to do so, 513 00:44:07,186 --> 00:44:11,398 because the poverty issue is not on the agenda in the US. 514 00:44:12,441 --> 00:44:17,279 The fear is that what is happening in Flint, may spread to other parts of the country. 515 00:44:18,781 --> 00:44:24,078 In 2017, Flint was America's poorest city according to the US Bureau of Statistics. 516 00:44:24,161 --> 00:44:26,163 The problem is... 517 00:44:26,246 --> 00:44:30,668 My mother still buys bottled water. That's the problem. 518 00:44:30,751 --> 00:44:31,794 FLINT'S WATER WORKS 519 00:44:31,877 --> 00:44:33,504 Three, two, one... 520 00:44:33,587 --> 00:44:35,005 What the hell...? 521 00:44:35,839 --> 00:44:38,967 The politicians have committed a far more serious act of violence than those we accuse people on the street of. 522 00:44:42,262 --> 00:44:44,264 - Cheers to Flint! -Bowl! What are the consequences of this... 523 00:44:50,270 --> 00:44:51,688 ...for them? 524 00:44:54,775 --> 00:44:57,152 Will there be justice for them... 525 00:44:58,362 --> 00:45:01,240 ...who lives in Flint? 526 00:45:08,080 --> 00:45:10,833 Sometimes it's hard to be optimistic. 527 00:45:11,792 --> 00:45:14,795 Sometimes hope remains turned into disappointment. 528 00:45:26,557 --> 00:45:30,561 Everyone who is arrested in the program, are innocent until proven guilty. 529 00:45:33,856 --> 00:45:35,691 It works out 530 00:45:38,068 --> 00:45:40,654 It works out 531 00:45:42,823 --> 00:45:47,077 It works out Enjoy life 532 00:45:47,161 --> 00:45:51,165 It works out It works out 533 00:45:51,248 --> 00:45:53,584 We want to relax 534 00:45:55,586 --> 00:45:58,255 By candlelight 535 00:45:59,631 --> 00:46:02,759 For when you relax 536 00:46:02,843 --> 00:46:04,970 Then it feels good 537 00:46:05,053 --> 00:46:08,557 It works out It works out 538 00:46:08,640 --> 00:46:11,351 Listen to our song 539 00:46:13,479 --> 00:46:16,440 Feel the rhythm in your body 540 00:46:18,442 --> 00:46:22,821 Because you have soul Everyone knows 541 00:46:22,905 --> 00:46:26,700 It works out It works out 542 00:46:27,951 --> 00:46:32,456 When you wake up early in the morning 543 00:46:32,539 --> 00:46:36,376 Tired and sad like everyone does 544 00:46:37,461 --> 00:46:42,090 Don't give up If life is difficult 545 00:46:42,174 --> 00:46:45,469 Because you will soon see 546 00:46:45,552 --> 00:46:47,513 That it will work out 547 00:46:49,973 --> 00:46:52,309 It works out 548 00:46:54,686 --> 00:46:58,815 It works out Enjoy life 549 00:46:58,899 --> 00:47:00,651 It works out 550 00:47:00,734 --> 00:47:04,780 Yes, it works out