Barry Cooper (activist)

Barry Cooper (born May 21, 1969) is an American drug reform activist, YouTuber and filmmaker. Formerly a police officer in Texas, Cooper is best known for KopBusters, a series of online videos in which he attempts to document police misconduct, and Never Get Busted Again, a series of videos aimed at teaching citizens how to evade false arrest by the police. Cooper also has a popular YouTube channel, "Never Get Busted", in which he offers advice on avoiding drug-related legal issues, drawing on his experiences in law enforcement to educate viewers about their rights and the intricacies of drug laws. In January 2025, the first two episodes of Never Get Busted!, a five-part docuseries chronicling Cooper’s career and activism, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.