Civil rights violator Kenneth Richard Vanderpool with the Lakeland Police Department in Florida is a massive tyrant and will violate when he wants. This cop will cost the city of lakeland millions! $$$
The complainant in this investigation is Acting Chief of Police Hans Lehman
The investigation is being conducted by Detective Paula Parker
Basically, in my own words, the gist of this is, the cops came, I filmed, they threatened me, lied on me, they got butt hurt and arrested my son in retaliation for me talking and filming but my son did not commit a crime so they dropped him off at a hospital and hauled ass. The End
Lakeland Police Department Policy manual on code of conduct
I requested their images
We are still waiting on the body cam, believe it or not. They really don’t want to release it, the case was closed 3.16.25, two months ago at the time of this writing, I have paid the fee
The open records custodian Yahbriella Riley soon to be named defendant, in her individual capacity of course. How? Because my correspondence is directly to her!
The fee was mailed Tue, Apr 29, 2025 I have sent 2 follow up emails. We will also be getting the audio recorded interviews.
We are going to make damn sure nothing was altered, unlike these idiots, I go after receipts, they just run their mouth!
File was redacted by me for personal information
This page is a breakdown of events that led to my (Billy Blume) civil rights being violated by the Lakeland Police Department and I am doing something about it!
In the early morning hours of 9.15.24 at 11:30 am on Sunday, a verbal argument took place with my son Jacob and his girlfriend AW. The girlfriend called 911, she did not request officers but the verbal argument continued while she was on the phone with 911. The dispatcher sent Lakeland Police Department officers to my residence to see what was going on due to the yelling in the background. This story is not about my son however I believe both of our civil liberties were violated that day as they arrested my son, took him to Lakeland Regional Hospital and simply dropped him off. My son returned home the next morning. There were no charges because there was no crime. They Baker Acted Jacob based on what they believe was a bi-polar disorder. Yes, they even stated in their interview.
The officers came in hot and ready to violate!
We are only covering the perspective of Kenneth Richard Vanderpool at this moment. A dedicated page for each officer that violated will have their own respective page with all of the details. I also sent requests to his previous employer. There is a LOT of work for me to do here so I can argue this case if need be. Knowing every little inconsistency may be the difference between an L or a W
Zephyrhills Police Department 03/02/2014 – 01/21/2016
We will compare video with the investigation the Lakeland Police Department conducted. You may be surprised at how far they will go to protect their own!
The first interaction with Vanderpool was when I told my son the cops would beat him, this got Vanderpools attention fast as seen in the video clip below.
The bald headed cop is Justin Claxon badge 233. There will be a slight interaction with him later in the video. Its is worth mentioning out of all the cops on scene, we are only looking at Roberto Garibaldi and Kenneth Vanderpool. In preparation for drafting the lawsuit I want to avoid overburdening the court and jurors with non relevant information. We want to stick to the core facts.
Upon a closer look, it does not appear Vanderpool has his body cam active at this point in time on what they thought was a “violent” active scene Unless his body cam was in stealth mode.
In Kenneth Richard Vanderpools own words: “I didn’t know,
I didn’t know any of those people there. Al I knew is I went to an active, what I thought was an active violent scene according to the radio when I first pulled up.”
From AXON – Under the Camera section, tap the switch to the right of the Stealth Mode to change the setting. If the switch is toggled to the right, stealth mode on the camera is enabled: the camera will not beep or vibrate, regardless of other settings, and all camera lights are off. From the Axon website as LPD uses Axon body cams
The following in an excerpt from Kenneth Richard Vanderpool’s interview with LPD about this incident.
As Kenneth Richard Vanderpool passes by I continue to warn my son to shut up or they will beat him. I am using recent memory to make this assessment based on videos showing Lakeland Police Department officers beating 2 different individuals on two recent occasions. These videos can be viewed below just to keep things in perspective.
Warning Graphic scenes
As I state the warning to my son “They will beat you boy” this caught the attention of Vanderpool. Vanderpool states
Vanderpool “hey, hey.. can you go on in the house?”
Billy “I have a first amendment right to sit on this private property sir”
Vanderpool “You don’t have a first amendment right to talk trash and say you’re gonna beat people”
Billy “I’m not talking trash”
Vanderpool “Yeah, you’re being recorded by this too”
Vanderpool references my filming for the first time and seems agitated by it, as he points to a body camera that is not on! That’s why we have to film them folks!
Vanderpool “If you’re gonna sit there and say you’re gonna beat people, you are gonna leave this scene, because you’re antagonizing or you’re gonna go in the back of the car with him.”
He is what Kenneth Richard Vanderpool has to say about this encounter in his LPD interview.
Vanderpool’s BWC captures him saying to BB, “If you’re gonna sit there and say you’re gonna beat people you are going to leave the scene because you are antagonizing, or you’re going to go to the back of the car with him.”
This reference to Kenneth Richard Vanderpool having his body cam on is a solid reference.
This is NOT an answer
Vanderpool was asked to explain this comment to BB. Vanderpool stated, “I didn’t know, I didn’t know any of those people there.
LPD made a claim that I added that voice over, without any forensics being performed on the video. I sent them the original video and yet to have heard back. Side note: Cops don’t answer our questions or concerns. They are too focused on making false narratives, gaslighting, copsplaining and lying. As we will see below as Kenneth Richard Vanderpool makes the second reference to me filming. He seems extremely aggravated by it, which is why he stated “Fuck you” Takes a few steps and then states “dick”
Yeah, they actually wrote this nonsense in the report! WILD!!
Lieutenant Wallace was asked if he had anything to say in regard to this investigation. He stated,
Wallace: “Ken, I think that you touched base on it, but I wanted to make sure it was clear. Did you know anybody at this residence.”
Vanderpool: “No.”
Wallace: “And you have never met them before?”
Vanderpool: “No.”
Wallace: “And there’s no indication on the video that you knew any of them prior to you even showing up, right?”
Vanderpool: “No.”
Wallace: “And I wanted to clarify, the video that Mr. Blume has submitted, he, did submit that as evidence in this case here?
Parker: “Yes.”
Wallace: “And that is also the video that he’s posted on YouTube on his own channel; is that right?
Parker: “Yes”Wallace: “I wanted to point out the question that was asked of, Officer Vanderpool, that was, it was the third question about, um, when Ken was walking away and he specifically says, Nobody cares that you’re recording that. And while he’s walking away in Mr. Blume’s video, that he has published on YouTube and submitted as evidence in this case, when you compare that to the BWC from everybody’s, um, cameras on the scene to his video, it’s absolutely clear that he has altered this video and fabricated evidence to, to make inflammatory comments, or any inflammatory narrative, that’s been posted publicly and now in Officer Vanderpool’s IA file that, uh, I do think that’s a bit concerning and whether or not his intentions here, are, are genuine. I just would like to point that out. And just specifically for the record, he’s actually,
Mr. Blume actually puts captions on that video and specifically said that Officer Vanderpool said, ‘Fuck you,” when he walked away”
Even this is a lie. here is the part of the YouTube video I published. Nothing was specifically stated! Just text on a screen.
Notice Wallace did not refer to Kenneth Richard Vanderpools body camera picking up what he said, even though they already stated his BWC picked up him stating “If you’re gonna sit there and say you’re gonna beat people…” just 50 seconds before he came back through and stated “Nobody cares that you record that”
Investigator’s Note: Billy Blume did not submit a video; in his complaint he tagged his YouTube Channel. The video on the thumb drive was copied from Blume’s YouTube Channel that he posted. (Without my Billy Blumes consent.) In Blume’s complaint he does not mention Vanderpool saying “Fuck you,” or called him a “Dick.” (Correct, I didn’t catch it until I used headphones during the edit of the YouTube video at a later time) Clearly, these words are heard on the video to make it appear Vanderpool said it. BWC indicates otherwise.
Funny they should mention all that nonsense and lies..
These are some real clowns, here is the initial email complaint, let’s play spot the lies! I never submitted anything into evidence other than 2 short clips. less than 25 mg in size to send through email, that show where I was wronged. A link to the video of the guy on the bike getting tased and I never gave permission to violate my copyright either! In fact at that time the video was not even posted, it didn’t get published until Sep 25, 2024 so up until then they had their body cam and a couple clips from me. They took it upon themselves to download the YouTube video themselves, I never told them to do that. The clips I sent were plenty! Same clips on this page.
They’ll say I altered this email next 🙂 dumbasses
I didn’t submit shit, I sent a link, THEY downloaded the video by their own admission and submitted it into evidence. They have since been sent the original iPhone video. But they never asked for that!
The outcome signed off on by the chief of police for the Lakeland Police Department Chief Sammy L. Taylor, Jr
Assistant Chief Hans Lehman
There are 2 versions of this video, mine and Lacklusters, I like Lackluster’s better but here are both for reference
Lackluster video
Complaints from the public about this incident. Names redacted by me.
The supervisor that arrived on scene at my request was Sgt Chawn Hall, pictured below
Quotes from the body cam transcript. It had to have been done on auto because there are a lot of errors.
Roberto Garibaldi Hey, do not move. Do not move. Yes
JB Sir. I apologize. I said ap I apologize the Other day. (Jacob speaking to neighbor)
Roberto Garibaldi I’m just gonna detain you right now, sir, until we finish our investigation.
JB Yes sir. Sorry about that.
Roberto Garibaldi Just relax.
JB Why do I deserve it?
Roberto Garibaldi Hey, tell that guy to go inside his house. I don’t want, I don’t want to hear him talk again – referencing Billy Blume
Roberto Garibaldi On, hold on. The problem. Hold on. Gimme your cuffs. Gimme, gimme your cuffs. – referencing Billy Blume
Body cam transcripts titles
Evidence Title: Axon Body 3 Video 2024-09-15 1155 X60A5725R
Evidence Title: Axon Body 3 Video 2024-09-15 1134 X60A5043T
Evidence Title: Axon Body 3 Video 2024-09-15 1133 X60A69944 Garibaldi
📅 Incident Timeline
- Start: 09/15/2024 at 11:30 AM
- End: 09/15/2024 at 11:55 AM
→ Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
🎥 Garibaldi Body Cam Timeline vs Incident Timeline
The axon report was not provided for Vanderpool. Requests for the evidence.com audit trail has been submitted on 5.6.25 to Yahbriella.Riley@lakelandgov.net the open records custodian and a potential defendant.
🔴 Event 1 — Manual Activation & Abrupt Stop
- 11:33:21 AM – Manual activation of body cam (video count 5)
- 11:33:25 AM – Manual deactivation, only 4 seconds long
- 🚩Problem: Incident started at 11:30 AM — this was already in progress, yet he captured only a 4-second clip. That’s either user error or intentional minimal capture.
🟡 Event 2 — Vehicle-Triggered Activation
- 11:33:50 AM – Body cam auto-activates via Axon Signal Vehicle (likely when car door opened or lights activated)
- Audio was enabled, but pre-event audio was disabled again
- This recording stays active until 11:51:14 AM, when the manual stop occurs
- Video Duration: ~17.5 minutes
- During this recording:
- 11:47:25 AM – Audio was manually muted, possibly hiding key dialogue
- 🚨Critical Gap: The body cam does not cover the first 3 minutes of the incident (11:30–11:33)
- 🚨End gap: There is no recording of the final 4 minutes of the incident (11:51–11:55)
⚠️ Analysis & Legal Concerns
| ❓Question | ❗What the Data Shows |
|---|---|
| Was the entire 25-minute incident captured? | No. Total coverage: ~17.5 minutes. Missing at least 7–8 minutes (beginning and end). |
| Was any footage suspiciously short? | Yes – a 4-second clip appears to have been started and stopped intentionally. |
| Was audio tampered with? | Yes – audio was muted during the second video, suggesting an intentional effort to suppress sound. |
| Were officer protocols followed? | Likely not. Best practices require keeping the camera running for the duration of public contact. Disabling pre-event audio and cutting footage short violates accountability norms. |
| Does this raise Brady/Giglio issues? | Possibly — especially if this officer has a pattern of disabling/muting his camera during constitutional violations. |
🔍 Conclusion
Officer Garibaldi’s body cam footage:
- Fails to capture the full incident
- Includes intentional muting
- Lacks pre-event audio
- Contains an extremely short, likely worthless 4-second video This pattern may suggest intentional avoidance of documentation, especially around the start and end — classic signs of evidence manipulation or concealment.
Evidence Title: Axon Body 3 Video 2024-09-15 1133 X60A63254
Evidence Title: Axon Body 3 Video 2024-09-15 1155 X60A5568S
Lakeland Police Department
Office of Professional Standards
Transcript of Officer Kenneth Vanderpool CASE COM-24-1234041
Parker: Today’s date is December 16, 2024. The time is 10:11 a.m. and the location is the Office of Professional Standards of the Lakeland Police Department. Persons present are the speaker, Detective Paula Parker, and Detective Jamie Henderson with the Office of Professional Standards, and Officer Kenneth Vanderpool, who is providing an official statement about this incident. The Administrative Case File Number is COM24-1234041; it’s an EIR. Officer Vanderpool, have you had a, uh, have you received a copy of your Police Officer Bill of Rights.
In closing
Summary of Potential Open Records Violation and Civil Rights Violations — Lakeland Police Department (LPD)
4.26.25 Submitted to
citizenservices@myfloridalegal.com
info@floridafaf.org
ethics@leg.state.fl.us
ProfessionalCompliance@fdle.state.fl.us
tampa.fbi@fbi.gov
InternalAffairsLPD@lakelandgov.net
CityCommission@lakelandgov.net
intake@aclufl.org
legalintake@acluga.org
legal@publicjustice.net
info@splcenter.org
admin@firstamendmentcoalition.org
contact@lawyerscommittee.org
info@eff.org
info@justiceinitiative.org
help@lawyersforgoodgovernment.org
Parties Involved:
| Name | Email Address | Role |
| Billy F. Blume | madvideos@gmail.com | Public records requester and complainant |
| jayblume | Subject of the police encounter | |
| Yahbriella Riley | Yahbriella.Riley@lakelandgov.net | Public Records Liaison, Lakeland PD |
| George Anthony | George.Anthony@lakelandgov.net | Sergeant, Office of Professional Standards |
| Lakeland City Commission | CityCommission@lakelandgov.net | Copied on communications |
| Florida AG Citizen Services | citizenservices@myfloridalegal.com | Copied on communications |
Timeline of Events:
- September 16, 2024: Billy Blume submitted an official open records request to LPD for:
- Body cam footage from all officers present at his home on 9/15/24
- CAD sheet related to the incident
- Use of force reports
- Officer identification
- September 20, 2024: LPD disclosed that the officers involved were Officer Garibaldi #164 and Officer Vanderpool #336.
- September 23-24, 2024: Billy sent a follow-up request after no records had been released. Riley acknowledged Billy’s request was #130 out of 150 requests and cited a backlog .
- February 18, 2025: Jacob Daniel Blume (jayblume33@gmail.com) emailed explicit permission along with authorization for the release of unredacted footage and medical records .
- February 19, 2025: Riley acknowledged receipt of Jacob’s permission .
- As of April 26, 2025: No records have been released to Billy Blume, despite the legal requirements under Florida Public Records Act (Chapter 119).
Incident Details:
September 15, 2024 — Initial Police Encounter:
- Jacob Blume and his girlfriend AW had a verbal argument at their home.
- Officer Smith arrived, immediately approached Jacob Blume, handcuffed and detained Jacob Blume without conducting a meaningful investigation.
- Officer Smith alleged Jacob “ran,” though Jacob was merely retrieving his shoes. He did not run.
Legal Citations:
- Florida v. Royer (1983): Detentions must be supported by reasonable suspicion.
- Terry v. Ohio (1968): Pat-downs must be justified by articulable suspicion.
Jacob was patted down, handcuffed, and taken 20 yards away to a public sidewalk.
Free Speech Violations:
- While detained on the sidewalk, Jacob engaged in a verbal exchange with a neighbor.
- Officer Garibaldi #164 forcefully grabbed Jacob’s arms and pulled them behind his back — viewed as retaliation for speech.
- Billy Blume, recording the incident, warned his son to be quiet, fearing police retaliation.
Officer Vanderpool #336 told Billy:
“You don’t have a First Amendment right to talk trash.”
Billy Blume was then threatened with arrest if he continued recording or speaking.
Key Case Law:
- Glik v. Cunniffe (2011): Established the First Amendment right to record police.
- Houston v. Hill (1987): Prohibits arrest for merely criticizing police.
- City of Cumming v. Smith (2000): Recording police from private property is protected conduct.
Escalation by Officers:
- Officer Garibaldi #164 aggressively approached Billy Blume, holding handcuffs and leaning 2 feet from his face, trying to intimidate him.
- Garibaldi verbally provoked Billy:
“Are you gonna run your mouth or are you gonna shut up?” - Officer Vanderpool #336 mocked Billy by saying:
“Nobody cares that you record that,”
followed by, “Fuck you, dick.“ - Officers Smith and Claxton made sarcastic remarks when asked if their body cams were active.
Unlawful Baker Act Commitment:
- Jacob was transported under the Baker Act based on hearsay without evidence of danger to himself or others.
- He was released 17 hours later; medical staff confirmed concerns about LPD frequently abusing the Baker Act.
Key Legal Standards:
- O’Connor v. Donaldson (1975): No confinement without proof of danger.
- Addington v. Texas (1979): Clear and convincing evidence required for involuntary commitment.
Outstanding Records Requests (Unfulfilled):
- Body cam footage from all officers on scene
- Use of force reports for Officer Garibaldi #164 and Officer Vanderpool #336
- CAD sheet for 9/15/24 incident
- 911 call audio
- Incident reports
- Internal Affairs investigation documents
Summary of Legal Concerns:
| Issue | Violation Type |
| Excessive use of force on Jacob | Fourth Amendment Violation |
| Retaliation for speech and filming | First Amendment Violation |
| Unlawful Baker Act detention | Fourteenth Amendment Due Process |
| Withholding public records | Florida Public Records Act |
Summary: Potential Florida Open Records Violation by the lakeland Police Department in Florida
Background:
- Requester: Billy F. Blume (madvideos@gmail.com) Party to the incident
- Subject of Records: Use of force and false arrest incident involving Jacob Daniel Blume on 9/15/24 and follow-up complaints.
- Agency: Lakeland Police Department
- Agency Contacts:
- Yahbriella Riley (Yahbriella.Riley@lakelandgov.net), Police Public Records Liaison
- George Anthony (George.Anthony@lakelandgov.net), Sergeant, Office of Professional Standards
Key Events and Communications:
Exhibit 1 (9/15/24 – Original Complaint and Request)
- Billy Blume submitted an open records request for:
- CAD sheet
- Body cam footage (SGT Hall, Officer Garabaldi badge 164, and another unidentified officer)
- Use of force report (badge 164)
- Also filed a formal complaint against the involved officers for excessive force and retaliation based on First Amendment protected filming.
- Confirmation of receipt was acknowledged by Yahbriella Riley, noting a possible 30-business day timeframe .
Exhibit 2 (9/23/24 – Follow-Up Request)
- Billy submitted a second request due to delays, seeking:
- Body cam footage from a separate 1/15/24 incident involving badge 164.
- Use of force report regarding the September 2024 incident involving Jacob Blume .
- Yahbriella Riley responded 9/25/24, stating Billy’s request was #130 in a backlog of 150 requests .
Exhibit 3 (Internal Affairs Delay & Permission Requirement)
- Riley requested that Jacob Daniel Blume submit written permission along with a copy of his ID to release unredacted footage and medical records per Florida law (F.S. 119.071 and F.S. 401.30(4)) .
- Billy continued following up and emphasized that the agency was far outside the “reasonable time” expected under Florida public records law.
Exhibit 4 (Jacob’s Permission Submitted)
- On February 18, 2025, Jacob Daniel Blume (jayblume33@gmail.com) sent an email to Yahbriella Riley and Billy Blume, explicitly granting permission for the release of all unredacted footage and personal medical records .
- Riley acknowledged receipt the next morning, February 19, 2025 .
Current Status (as of today, 4/26/25):
- No records have been released by the Lakeland Police Department.
- Jacob’s authorization for unredacted footage was provided over two months ago.
- Despite repeated follow-ups, no CAD sheets, body cam videos, use of force reports, or other related documents have been produced.
- There are concerns of intentional delay or withholding in violation of Florida Public Records Act (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes).
Summary of Involved Parties:
| Name | Email Address | Role |
| Billy F. Blume | madvideos@gmail.com | Requestor and Complainant |
| jayblume | Subject of records; authorized release | |
| Yahbriella Riley | Yahbriella.Riley@lakelandgov.net | Public Records Liaison, Lakeland PD |
| George Anthony | George.Anthony@lakelandgov.net | Sergeant, Office of Professional Standards |
| Lakeland City Commission | CityCommission@lakelandgov.net | Copied on communication |
| Florida Attorney General’s Citizen Services | citizenservices@myfloridalegal.com | Copied on communication |
Important Points for Legal Argument:
- Repeated requests with specific statutory references (Chapter 119 F.S.) were ignored or delayed.
- Permission for unredacted material was properly submitted and acknowledged.
- No “statutory exemption” has been cited for withholding the records.
• • Delay significantly exceeds the “reasonable time” requirement under Florida law.
Timeline and Key Emails
| Date | Summary |
| September 23, 2024 | Billy Blume (you) submit a detailed amended complaint about misconduct, body cam delay, and constitutional violations. |
| September 25, 2024 | Sgt. George Anthony acknowledges new evidence added to your complaint and names officers: Officer Garibaldi (#164) and Officer Vanderpool (#336). |
| October 3, 2024 | Sgt. Anthony informs you that your complaint has been assigned to Detective Parker (Internal Affairs). |
| October 8, 2024 | Yahbriella Riley informs you that the footage is being withheld until the internal investigation concludes, citing FL Statute 112.533(5)(a). |
| December 25, 2024 | You follow up again (Christmas Day) for all outstanding public records. |
| December 30, 2024 | Riley responds she’s been out due to sickness/vacation, will check on your request January 6th. |
| January 14, 2025 | Riley states that IA has forwarded your case to the Chain of Command for final review before releasing records. |
| February 18, 2025 | Riley sends a cost estimate for the body camera footage. She also requests that your son Jacob Blume provide consent and an ID to release any unredacted footage that includes his medical information. |
| February 25, 2025 | You continue following up, noting how far beyond “reasonable time” the request has gone without production. |
| May 2025 | STILL NO BODY CAM!!! |
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Lakeland Police Department 02/01/2016 – current
Zephyrhills Police Department
ORR contact publicrecords@police.zephyrhills.fl.us
**ORR** Submitted 5.6.25
Good day,
I am requesting the following records for Kenneth Richard Vanderpool, he was employed with your agency from 03/02/2014 – 01/21/2016
1.) Disciplinary history (internal affairs findings, letters of reprimand, suspensions, demotions, terminations) To include any audio or video interviews
2.) Separation paperwork (resignation, retirement, termination letter)
3.) Garrity warnings
4.) Miranda Warnings
5.) Public complaints (citizen-submitted grievances or commendations)
6.) Image on file / service photo
BWC Transcript for Vanderpool
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