| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Brandon Orlando Tatum |
| Birthday: | April 22, 1987 (age 38 years), Born in Fort Worth, Texas |
| Height: | 6'1" (185 cm) |
| Education: | University of Arizona (BA), Sociology Dunbar High School (Diploma) |
| Subscribers: | 3.72M |
| Views: | 1,930,642,279 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $1.9M - $13.5M |
| Videos: | 5297 |
| Channel Created: | January 2012 |
Overview
Brandon Orlando Tatum is an American conservative commentator, author, and former police officer, known for hosting “The Officer Tatum” YouTube channel and radio show, and co-founding the Blexit movement.
Latest News (Dec 27, 2025): The Officer Tatum recently uploaded a video titled "Fake UPS Workers DO THE UNTHINKABLE in The MOST SICKENING Crime Ever," which garnered 222K views within two days. He also appeared at AmFest, delivering a speech where he "UNLOADED on EVERYONE HURTING Charlie Kirk's Legacy," attracting 124K views in four days.
Early Life and Athletic Career
Brandon Orlando Tatum was born on April 22, 1987, in Fort Worth, Texas. His father, Bobby Tatum, served as a Deputy Chief in the Fort Worth Fire Department. His great uncle is Jack Tatum, a former Ohio State All-American, NFL All-Pro, and Super Bowl champion with the Oakland Raiders.
At Dunbar High School in Fort Worth, Tatum was an All-American football player and was featured in the U.S. Army All-American Game, which showcases the top high school football players in the nation. In 2004, he accepted a full athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Arizona. Tatum played for the university for five years and later entered the 2010 NFL draft, though he was not selected. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Arizona.
Law Enforcement Service
After his football career, Brandon Orlando Tatum joined the Tucson Police Department. He served with the department for six years, during which he held several roles, including SWAT operator, field training officer, general instructor, and public information officer. Tatum has stated that a ride-along with an officer named Sean Payne inspired him to pursue a career in law enforcement. He has also spoken about having negative encounters with police during his youth.
Transition to Conservative Commentary
Tatum first gained public attention in early 2016 for a viral video he recorded at a campaign rally for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. In the video, he expressed feeling unsafe due to the presence of protesters. He went viral again in September 2017 for a video in which he voiced his opposition to NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.
In October 2017, Tatum resigned from the Tucson Police Department to join Liftable Media, a conservative media company. He then became the director of urban engagement for Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization. In late 2019, he founded his own media company.
Media Ventures and Activism
Brandon Orlando Tatum hosts the YouTube channel “The Officer Tatum,” where he provides commentary on politics and cultural issues from a conservative perspective. He also hosts a nationally syndicated radio program, The Officer Tatum Show, which is distributed by the Salem Radio Network.
In 2021, his book, Beaten Black and Blue: Being a Black Cop in an America Under Siege, was published by Bombardier Books. In the book, he shares his experiences as a Black police officer. Tatum is also a co-founder of the Blexit movement, an organization that encourages Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party.
Personal Life
Brandon Orlando Tatum is married to Corinne Tatum, and they have two children. His wife is involved in his business, The Officer Tatum LLC, handling marketing, merchandise design, and international strategy.