Social Media Agitators Harass and Doxx NYC Cops, Prompting Calls for Change

Facebook videos show officers being confronted and having their personal information shared online

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:10pm

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A series of Facebook videos show New York City police officers being harassed by social media agitators, who then post the officers' names, precincts, and complaint records online. The videos feature the agitators confronting cops in the streets, subways, and patrol cars, hurling profanities and threats. This tactic mirrors the "doxxing" tactics used by anti-ICE activists across the country. The Detectives Endowment Association is now calling for a change in state law to require the public to stay at least 25 feet away from officers and prohibit sharing officers' addresses.

Why it matters

The harassment and doxxing of NYPD officers by social media agitators raises concerns about public safety, the ability of police to effectively do their jobs, and the broader issue of how social media is being used to target and intimidate law enforcement. This behavior could lead to further tensions between the police and the communities they serve.

The details

The videos show agitators, like one user who goes by the name "Stitch the Camera Guy," confronting officers and hurling profanities and threats. The videos also include the officers' names, precincts, and complaint records. Similar tactics have been used by anti-ICE activists across the country. Some of the agitators claim First Amendment protection, but police say that does not give them the right to harass officers and interfere with their duties. The Detectives Endowment Association is now pushing for a state law similar to Florida's "Halo Law" that would require the public to stay at least 25 feet away from officers and prohibit sharing officers' addresses.

  • The videos have been posted on Facebook since at least December 2025.
  • The ICE List doxxing project appeared online in June 2025.

The players

Stitch the Camera Guy

A social media user who has posted numerous videos confronting and harassing NYPD officers.

iamgodny

Another social media user who has posted videos of NYPD officers and included their complaint records.

Detectives Endowment Association

The union representing NYPD detectives, which is pushing for a state law to protect officers from harassment and doxxing.

Scott Munro

The president of the Detectives Endowment Association.

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What they’re saying

“Florida's Halo Law makes it clear they stand with police – not those who harass them. It's time New York does the same if we want to stop losing detectives and officers to states that value our men and women in blue.”

— Scott Munro, President, Detectives Endowment Association (New York Post)

What’s next

The Detectives Endowment Association is pushing for a state law similar to Florida's "Halo Law" that would require the public to stay at least 25 feet away from officers and prohibit sharing officers' addresses.

The takeaway

The harassment and doxxing of NYPD officers by social media agitators highlights the growing tensions between law enforcement and certain segments of the public, as well as the need for legislative action to protect officers from this type of targeted intimidation and harassment.