Detailed Analysis of Police Report Inaccuracies
False Statements in Officer Brian Frost's Report
Aaron identifies several specific inaccuracies in the police report written by Officer Brian Frost:
1. False Claims About Targeting and Intent:
- The report states Aaron "intentionally targeting the victim specifically because of the victim's affiliation with a federally recognized religious entity"
- Aaron vehemently disputes this, explaining the Scientologist wasn't targeted for being a Scientologist, but because "he was the only one who walked all the way down the steps within arms reach of me"
- Aaron emphasizes: "What occurred had nothing to do with the fact that the guy was a Scientologist. What occurred had to do with the fact that the guy was harassing us protesters"
2. Exaggerated Physical Impact:
- The report claims Aaron "threw blue powdered chalk at the victim, covering his face and torso"
- Aaron states this is false: "His face and torso was not covered with chalk. The video shows his face and torso was not covered with chalk"
3. Hate Crime Enhancement:
- The report incorrectly uses "mitigating factor" instead of "aggravating factor" when describing the hate crime enhancement
- More significantly, Aaron argues the hate crime classification itself is false since the incident wasn't religiously motivated
4. Missing Context:
- The report fails to mention the incident was entirely live-streamed from multiple angles
- No reference to the fact that protesters were being harassed with "hundreds of gallons of water" dumped on them prior to the incident
- Omits that the Scientologist approached the protesters, not the other way around
Problems with Report Writing Style
Aaron notes the report is written "as if Scientology wrote it" rather than as an objective police investigation:
- Uses declarative statements presented as established facts rather than "the victim claims" or "according to the accuser"
- Written as if Officer Frost witnessed the events firsthand when he didn't
- Presents Scientology's version of events as unquestioned truth
- Officer signs under penalty of perjury that these false statements are true
Biased Treatment Favoring Scientology
Differential Investigation Standards
Aaron's Case (as defendant):
- Arrested immediately at the scene
- Police officer writes detailed report with his signature
- Report goes to state attorney with full police backing
- No diversion program offered despite zero criminal history
- Detective involvement even though officers said it was unusual for a misdemeanor
Aaron's Case (as victim):
- No arrest of perpetrator (Diane Dong Gordon)
- No police investigation or interview of suspect
- Only Aaron's own sworn statement sent to state attorney
- No official police report backing his complaint
- Suspect apparently never even contacted
Procedural Inconsistencies
Aaron highlights several concerning procedural differences:
1. Diversion Program Denial:
- Despite having no criminal history, Aaron was told diversion was "off the table" before even entering the police station
- The person who allegedly battered him was potentially offered diversion
- When Aaron expressed confusion about this disparity, he was told it was "too late" for diversion simply because a detective had arrived
2. Emergency Response Patterns:
- Scientology regularly calls 911 on peaceful protesters who aren't breaking laws
- When protesters call the non-emergency line, police don't show up
- Aaron notes Scientology "burns up the 911 lines" but faces no sanctions for false or frivolous calls
3. Escalation Tactics:
- Initially, Officer Frost said he would write it up as "mutual battery" with no arrests
- Scientology apparently convinced him on-site to change this to a one-sided battery and arrest Aaron
- They also initially tried to escalate it to a felony (claiming the victim was a security guard), though this was later downgraded
Systemic Concerns About Police-Scientology Relationship
Aaron expresses broader concerns about the relationship between Clearwater police and Scientology:
- Questions why police don't sanction Scientology for repeatedly making false 911 calls
- Notes that Scientology employs many off-duty police officers for security
- Suggests there may be coordination between "Scientology and the cops and the state attorney's office"
- Points out that police seem to "jump when Scientology says jump" but do "the absolute bare minimum or usually nothing" for ex-Scientologists and protesters
Aaron's Realization About Legal Representation
A key insight Aaron shares is his realization about the importance of having legal counsel:
- He never requested an attorney during his arrest because he'd never had one before
- Notes it's "mind-blowing" they've protested this long without legal representation
- Emphasizes that having an attorney ensures police reports with "BS biased information" aren't the only thing the state attorney receives
- Plans to have his lawyer make their own recommendations to counter the police report
Aaron concludes that this experience has fundamentally changed his approach - he will no longer try to be "nice, kind, polite, and patient" but will call 911 for every incident and follow through "all the way to the very end, every single time."
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Some other takeaways from the video:
Top Ten Takeaways:
- Never protest alone - Aaron emphasizes protesters should always go in groups so someone can call 911 while others continue documenting.
- Always call 911, not the non-emergency line - When Aaron's group called the non-emergency number, police never showed up despite being told a sergeant was coming.
- Report incidents immediately at the scene - Don't wait to file reports later at the police station, as they receive different treatment and investigation levels.
- Police reports can contain false information - Aaron details multiple inaccuracies in Officer Brian Frost's report about his arrest, including false claims about targeting and hate crime motivations.
- Differential treatment between victims - When Aaron was accused, he was arrested and a police officer wrote a detailed report. When Aaron was the victim, only his own sworn statement went to the state attorney.
- Always have legal representation - Aaron realizes he should have had an attorney from the beginning and is now retaining one.
- Scientology frequently calls 911 on peaceful protesters - Aaron notes the irony that Scientology burns up 911 lines reporting protesters who aren't breaking laws.
- Diversion programs may not be offered equally - Despite having no criminal history, Aaron was denied diversion while it was potentially offered to the person who allegedly battered him.
- Police procedures vary significantly - The same level of crime can be handled in completely different ways depending on when and how it's reported.
- Document everything - Aaron emphasizes the importance of live streaming and having video evidence, though he notes police reports don't always mention video evidence exists.
The overarching theme is Aaron's frustration with what he perceives as biased treatment favoring Scientology by Clearwater police, leading to his new strategy of being more aggressive in demanding equal treatment under the law.