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Female officer defeated by a super soaker and a wet sidewalk. ​ A female Lubbock Police Department officer and her partner responded to a citizen complaint regarding a massive, block-wide water fight blocking traffic. Upon arrival, the initial responding officer kept things incredibly calm and polite. Bodycam footage shows her walking through the crowd of dozens of residents, explicitly telling them: "I don't care that y'all are having fun, all right? You just got to clear out of the street... let traffic get by." ​While some residents complied and moved to the sidewalk, others in the crowd decided to test boundaries. Jokingly, members of the crowd dared the officer to call for backup, with one man yelling to go get the "task force" because they were ready for them. ​As the officer walked to the end of the block to ensure vehicles could pass, multiple individuals intentionally targeted her. She was suddenly swarmed and doused with buckets of water and blasted with super soakers. The crowd erupted in cheers as she retreated, believing they had successfully driven law enforcement away. ​But the "fun" stopped immediately. The water soaked the officer's primary police radio. Another officer called for assistance, reporting that they was being swarmed by the crowd. ​Within minutes, additional patrol units arrived to disperse the crowd. The officer that got soaking was taken out of commission as she needed to go change her uniform. ​While many community members argued online that it was just harmless summer fun, the Lubbock Police Department and city officials stood firmly behind the response, emphasizing that blocking public roadways, destroying emergency communication equipment, and intentionally targeting an on-duty officer crosses the line into criminal behavior. ​Does this video show the level of respect given to female officers or was it all in fun and she was just out of her league trying to catch the men that soaked her?

Two young Black girls, who said they were 18 or a young teen, were stopped by an officer who allegedly claimed he smelled alcohol but also admitted he wasn’t sure if it was alcohol or her perfume. The encounter escalated until one of them was slammed to the ground, with no clear indication she posed an immediate threat. This is not new. Black communities have seen this pattern for decades, where suspicion is treated like proof and minor or unconfirmed allegations lead to force. The law requires restraint and clear justification before an officer puts hands on anyone, especially young people. By documenting and sharing what happens in these encounters, we send a clear message. We will not accept this as standard policing in our communities. Law enforcement must exercise patience, verify what they believe they see or smell, and respect the rights of our young Black people before they escalate.