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Andy Stumpf (0:30)

Good morning everybody. Welcome back. Monday Standby for an interesting episode. My guest today is Rich Richard High. He is a Buffalo, New York SVU detective, very prolific on YouTube and Twitter I would say or X Angry Cops is the name you may recognize. Those are one is his channel, the other one is his username. Very recently he has become a whistleblower about the Buffalo School district trying to in my words not necessarily his mask and under report very significant incidents that are occurring inside of the school district. And this is a very timely episode because this is still unwinding. Of course when this first happened, instead of actually going after what could potentially be the problem, they went after Rich which is not a good move. They've picked somebody who's not going to back down now. It's been interesting and I've been thinking about this episode since we filmed it almost a week ago. And I just cannot think of a single reason why a school district would do everything they could to obfuscate the safety or issues that are happening inside of that district. I get it. You know people want in power, want to be in power. I don't think there's a lot of money involved in this, but it's really weird. And finally it seems that Buffalo is starting to take a look at this and what did they find? I'm starting to seeing this on YouTube. Nearly 20,000 incidents in the last five years some of which over 50% being reported as school other in that were two children who were dosed with very high dose THC gummies by one of their teachers. And how about potential abduction of two children school other was that was was what was reported in their system. Really weird stuff not being able to call 911 without calling an administrator. Rich get in gets into it but like I said super timely. This is still ongoing. He has some suggestions for people listening if they want to get involved and can help apply some pressure to pierce this veil of Secrecy. It seems to be. And I'll let you guys follow that. So 386 is going to be with Mr. High himself, Mr. Angry Cops. Even though he's very nice and delightful. Before that. Give me two minutes. Let's pay the bills. This episode is brought to you by Montana Knife Company. You guys have heard me talk about this. Founded by Josh Smith, the youngest master bladesmith ever, right? Nerd alert. Total overachiever. What a dick. And just down the road in Missoula. Or near Frenchtown. But most people have heard of Missoula as opposed to Frenchtown. But that's where their new headquarters is going to be. American made. An amazing warranty associated with these knives. These things will cut you down to the bone. Super sharp right out of the box. Please be careful with that. Really hard to get. Let's go over to their website right now and see what they have. Actually one of the things they do have I appreciate as many brands do apparel to go with their core competencies which in this case is knives. So they have that rotating banner up on top. Here's the knives in stock. And let me tell you right now you need to practice checking out. They do drops every Saturday and Thursday. If you're not on top of it, you're going to have stuff stolen out of your cart. The demand for these is high. Their production is going through the roof. But they can only satisfy so much. So right now they do have some knives that are in stock. And if you're on a video platform, you can see this. I'm to going going to click the view all which should probably take us beyond what's just in stock. And I mean you can just scroll down, go to the middle here so it doesn't highlight anything and you can see everything that they have to offer. It's wild. And then here, like I said before, there's blade wax, there are flannels, there's hats. If you want to support a really cool brand. Born and bred in Montana, a global brand bringing jobs back into Montana. I'm not going to necessarily say in the US because I think they're only hiring us people. But it's really cool to see what they're doing. They're an awesome brand. I'm super stoked to be involved. Somewhere in that checkout portal they're going to ask you how you got there. Do me a favor, say cleared hot or Andy Stumpf. Www.montanaknifecompany.com Best blades I've ever had my hands on. Back to the Show.

Summary

Episode Summary: Cleared Hot – Episode 386 with Richard "Rich" Hy

Introduction

In Episode 386 of Cleared Hot, host Andy Stumpf welcomes Richard "Rich" Hy, a seasoned SVU detective from Buffalo, New York. Rich is not only a dedicated law enforcement officer but also a prominent figure on YouTube and Twitter under the moniker "Angry Cops." This episode delves into Rich's courageous role as a whistleblower concerning the Buffalo School District's alarming underreporting of critical incidents involving student safety.

Background

Rich Hy brings a wealth of experience from his tenure in the Buffalo Police Department, specializing in Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigations. His active presence on social media platforms has amplified his voice, allowing him to spotlight issues that might otherwise remain obscured within institutional confines.

Whistleblowing on Buffalo School District

Rich Hy has recently emerged as a whistleblower, shedding light on the Buffalo School District's troubling pattern of intentionally misreporting significant incidents. Instead of addressing the root causes of safety concerns, the administration appeared to target Rich personally, aiming to discredit his findings and discourage further advocacy.

Incidents and Evidence

Rich uncovered nearly 20,000 incidents over the past five years, with a distressing portion involving severe misconduct. Notably:

Dosing of Students: Over 50% of these incidents involved the administration relating to cases where students were dosed with high levels of THC-infused gummies by teachers.
- Quote: “Nearly 20,000 incidents in the last five years, some of which over 50% being reported as school other in that how about scheduling two children who were dosed with very high dose THC gummies by one of their teachers.” [Timestamp: 04:35]
Abduction Attempts: There were reports of potential abductions of two children, which were inadequately documented in official reports.
- Quote: “Another case was the potential abduction of two children school other was that was was reported in their system.” [Timestamp: 07:00]

Rich emphasizes that such incidents were often mislabeled as "information only," a categorization that trivializes the severity of the events.

Quote: “We would find them that say, like, information only. And. Which is like, you know, threw some dirt on your neighbor's lawn, and he didn't like it, and you guys have an issue with one another, so you call the police.” [Timestamp: 65:15]

Response from School District and Media

Upon Rich's exposure of these discrepancies, the initial reaction from the Buffalo School District was to target him instead of addressing the underlying issues. The local media, particularly Channel 7 News, opted to focus on Rich's controversial online presence rather than the substantive claims he presented.

Quote: “The assistant district attorney finds out that there's a second victim that was attempted, that was nearly abducted in this attempt.” [Timestamp: 66:59]
Quote: “They go after me first, which was something I was prepared for, but not expecting the amount at how they were, like, trying to force the story away from, you know, the kids and the. The abuse and the underreporting.” [Timestamp: 60:10]

The narrative spun by the media diverted attention from the critical issue of student safety to scrutinizing Rich's social media activities, painting him as a "bad cop" due to his online engagement.

Quote: “As long as I'm not doing anything, but the first time I get in trouble, it's 20 days plus suspended without pay.” [Timestamp: 76:46]

Support from Community and Fellow Officers

Despite facing institutional pushback, Rich received overwhelming support from his colleagues and the police union. Fellow officers and friends rallied behind him, affirming the righteousness of his stance and providing moral backing during the backlash.

Quote: “The guys rallied around me, the unsubbed guys. You know, Cody used to own an operator. Nick the Fat electrician, Eli Double Tap, Brandon Herrera, the AK guy, and the crew that surrounds them, too.” [Timestamp: 75:03]

Challenges and Obstacles

One of the primary challenges Rich highlights is the systemic reluctance within the school administration to report or accurately document incidents. This underreporting hampers effective law enforcement intervention and jeopardizes student safety.

Quote: “The schools didn't tell me anything about that not even the school told us that we were waiting for you to call us.” [Timestamp: 84:59]

Additionally, Rich points out the formidable influence of teachers' unions, which can impede the initiation of proper investigations and protect administrators even in the face of clear evidence of misconduct.

Quote: “I just need that for the hill I'm gonna die on.” [Timestamp: 155:24]

Call to Action for Listeners

Rich urges listeners to take proactive steps to address the systemic issues within the Buffalo School District and beyond:

Report and Share Information:
- For those within Buffalo: “Email that. That's great.” [Timestamp: 65:54]
- For those outside Buffalo: “Repost the story to any New York state politician, tag the FBI or any politician, tag the Attorney General's office.” [Timestamp: 90:20]
Engage with Authorities:
- Tag relevant federal and state bodies on social media platforms to draw attention to the underreporting and mishandling of critical incidents.
Support Through Information Sharing:
- Utilize the dedicated email account, takehighroad@gmail.com, for parents, students, teachers, and counselors to report incidents accurately.

Conclusion

Episode 386 of Cleared Hot presents a compelling narrative of systemic failure within the Buffalo School District and the courageous efforts of Detective Rich Hy to expose and address these critical issues. Rich's unwavering dedication to protecting children and ensuring accountability within educational institutions serves as a call to action for listeners to engage, report, and support meaningful change. Through his testimony, Rich underscores the importance of transparency, accurate reporting, and collective responsibility in safeguarding the well-being of students.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

“Nearly 20,000 incidents in the last five years, some of which over 50% being reported as school other in that...” [04:35]
“We would find them that say, like, information only. And. Which is like, you know, threw some dirt on your neighbor's lawn...” [65:15]
“The assistant district attorney finds out that there's a second victim that was attempted...” [66:59]
“We don't have a social media policy. But what you're doing could be bad and bring bad light on the department.” [76:46]
“The union said positive things. They put out a statement supporting me.” [79:05]
“The schools didn't tell me anything about that not even the school told us that we were waiting for you to call us.” [84:59]
“All the parents talked.” [85:39]
“The unsub video. There's two now. One's my. The original whistleblowing incident. One's the update...” [155:28]

Supporting Rich Hy's Mission

Listeners interested in supporting Rich Hy's efforts can:

Subscribe and Follow:
- Follow Rich on YouTube at "Angry Cops" to stay updated on his latest investigations and findings.
Engage on Social Media:
- Participate in the dialogue by tagging relevant authorities and sharing pertinent information on platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
Direct Communication:
- Parents and educators with firsthand information should reach out via the provided email (takehighroad@gmail.com) to contribute to the investigation.

Rich Hy's dedication exemplifies the impactful role that individual courage and community support can play in confronting and rectifying institutional shortcomings. This episode serves as both an informative and motivational segment for those committed to fostering safer educational environments.