Blasi will receive three months of salary from Tiburon as severance pay, Chanis said. In 1999 the department moved into its current location at 1155 Tiburon Blvd. I do not have any intention of removing them at this time, Cronin said. Khalif said despite previous negative encounters with police in town, he andAwash said they love Tiburon and the outpouring from the community, town manager and council members has given them hope. Reporter Hannah Weikel and Assistant Editor Emily Lavin contributed to this report. I can no longer sit idle and watch the (Tiburon Police Department) inhumanely treat the citizens and business owners of our town. Blasi made $10,122 a month. Is it your store that's all we want to know? To the right in the video, a mannequin frequently is in view, just feet from Khalif, who has approached the door dressed in identical clothing distinctive, African-inspired athletic-leisurewear. Theyre the ones with the guns, theyre the ones with the badge, theyre the ones with the authority, she said. Cronin will step down on Sept. 13 after serving 12 years as the chief of police, according to a statement released by Tiburon Town Manager Greg Chanis. Again, the exchange goes in circles, but tensions rise as Madfes shouts past Khalif to ask Awash and the friend, still standing at the checkout counter to the rear, Do one of you two here own the store or have any reason to be here?, Khalif speaks over him: No, do not talk to anybody, you talk to me, youre talking to me right now., Tensions escalate further when Madfes tells Khalif, This town is my duty to protect.. Tiburon Town Council & Belvedere City Council Virtual Town Hall & Community Forum 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. https://zoom.us/j/95644043303 or 669-900-6833, meeting ID 956 4404 3303. Ste. He did not comment on whether officers will face disciplinary actions pending the outcome of the investigation. Khalif described seeing a lone police officer circle the block a number of times before stopping his patrol vehicle and knocking on the storefront door. At the conclusion of the investigation the report will be provided to the Town Manager for review and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigator, Cronin said. Tiburons Hank Easom was locally renowned sailor, After earthquakes, Tiburon resident seeks aid for native Turkey, Six vying for interim seat on Tiburon Town Council, Former mayor and longtime volunteer named Belvedere Citizen of the Year, Study details threat of water from below in combatting sea rise, Residents sound off, urge action at Belvedere coyote forum, Angel Island ferry to be states first all-electric short-run ferry, Angel Island honored for effort to turn historic hospital into museum, 2022 The Ark, AMMI Publishing Co. Inc. | 1550 Tiburon Blvd. Second Lt. Caron Nazario, who is Black and Latino, is suing over the incident, claiming the two officers violated his rights guaranteed under the First and Fourth Amendments. Once she found out about Blasis past, she said she felt lucky the situation did not end with violence. Before Khalif was able to show the three officers that he had a working key to the store, an unnamed local can be heard from afar verifying that Khalif was the owner. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A sixth Memphis officer was fired . A video of the incident that Awash recorded was widely shared on social media, and the town released police body-camera footage. The investigation needs to go further than just this incident at Yema, said Adjani, a friend of the store owners. My whole body was shaking and I could not make it stop. I cannot lie and say Im OK. Im traumatized and my wife is traumatized.. After the video of the incident was posted on Yemas Instagram and went viral, discussion caught like wildfire across social media platforms. "We are extraordinarily sad to report the loss. I, kindly, explained that we didnt have to prove anything and asked for a supervisor. Everything I was saying fell on deaf ears.. "He and I have been discussing the timing of his retirement for some time, but he only recently chose the date that corresponds with his entry into public service 54 years ago," Chanis said in the press release. It sparked widespread outrage within the community and prompted town officials to order an independent investigation into the officers conduct. CNN values your feedback 1. Reporter Hannah Weikel covers the city of Belvedere, as well as crime, courts and public safety issues on the Tiburon Peninsula. Then finally, the cop decided to come knock on our store door. The police chief of the wealthy Bay Area town of Tiburon has announced his retirement as the community reels over a confrontation between police and . Offensive text messages exchanged between police officers in the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance, California, have hit the news and brought a spotlight on systemic discriminatory practices within the department.. Based on this belief, Sgt. The department is open to the public. The Tiburon Police Department was established in 1972 following the towns incorporation by eight years. As Madfes walks away and catches up to Blasi, Blasi can be heard saying, He says its his store, thats good enough for me. Khalif said he was entitled to be in the store, had no obligation to identify himself and accused police of being suspicious because the store occupants were Black. At no point during the 11-minute exchange did either Tiburon officer assert any potential criminal or suspicious activity was occurring beyond their mere presence in the building at that hour. On Aug. 21 at about 1 a.m., police officers confronted the couple, who were inside their shop. How can policing be done better? First published on September 8, 2020 / 7:45 PM. Its unfortunate but I think good will come of this, Awash said. VIDEO: Berkeley mom films confrontation with white man who ripped down Black Lives Matter signs, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. They opened the athletic apparel boutique in February. The police denied a racial motive and said they were doing their jobs. She said she used to work for Frank Howard Allen Realtors when it had a storefront office in downtown Tiburon. It is clear that did not occur in this instance.. I opened our balcony door to Main Street, and I heard one of the officers saying, If this is your store, put your key in the door and prove it.. A Tiburon police sergeant was found dead at the department's headquarters of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency said Tuesday. She stressed the importance to use the incident as a learning step.. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? Awash was born in Ethiopia and lived as a refugee in Kenya before moving with her family to Minnesota. A video depicting Tiburon police officers in heated exchange with the owner of the town's only Black-owned business while working late in his downtown shop has sparked outrage in the. He previously worked at The San Francisco Chronicle as a Bay Area news editor and the Oakland Tribune as a senior news editor. We do not need to prove to police that we deserve to be at our clothing store way past business hours.. 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", In the video you can hear the supervisor say, "You should be grateful that we're being as diligent as we are to look out for the street, that's all we do.". In these conversations, Sergeant Blasi expressed his love for Tiburon and described the deep connection he developed during his time serving the community, Chanis wrote in a message to residents. FYI, a popular restaurant close to us was still open and I could see their employees working late. The settlement was announced. Blasi joined the Tiburon Police Department in June 2019. After it was over I was shaking, Awash said. They were politely doing the job they were hired for and if the owner had cooperated right away there would not have been an issue.. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. TAKE ACTION: Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues. After Cronins exit, the town arranged for Undersheriff Jamie Scardina to run the police department on a part-time interim basis while a consulting firm recruited a new chief. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. This incident should alarm every resident in Tiburon, wrote Wolf. During the arrest, Grime fell unconscious and died in the hospital two days later. Body cam and cell phone footage shows the altercation as it unfolds. A Black. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Reach her at 415-944-4627. Mayor Alice Fredericks issued an apology on Saturday and went in person to talk to the store owners on Monday. "He has fostered partnerships, communication, and trust within our community, and his philosophy toward successful law enforcement practices has substantially moved our department forward.". 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Named among the state's & nation's best small weeklies, 2014, 2018-2021 California News Publishers Association &, Tiburon releases body-cam footage of police questioning Black merchant, About 6 minutes of cellphone footage of the encounter with the supervisor, Tiburon police Sgt. Awash said both she and Khalif have been heartened by the support from the Tiburon community, with both reiterating they feel lucky to live in town. Really? Even after the supervisor walked away, the officer who first approached the store said, "Can you put the key in the door please?". That's all we want to know. I confirmed that I am the business owner, but they wanted me to prove it. Tiburon Town Manager Greg Chanis announced the resignation in a newsletter saying [Sgt. Khalif, a resident for nearly 10 years, says hes been stopped while walking home and had to prove that he lives in Tiburon. We saw him drive around the block like 3 times. That report led to 72 Philadelphia officers placed on administrative duty, of whom 13 were fired. Matthew Tom is a Homepage Editor at SFGATE. But this goes to show that when people come together good things can happen.. ", Khalif: "I do not have to show you nothing. Tiburon officials have selected a San Mateo police lieutenant as the towns next police chief, filling a post that had been vacant for six months. The protest, which featured a diverse array of Black speakers in the community, including Marin residents Paul Austin and Amber Allen-Peirson, called for police reformation, community reparations, and institutionalized changes to prevent further racial profiling. Your email address will not be published. Police Chief Michael Cronin declined to directly comment on the Aug. 21 incident until the investigation has concluded, but he confirmed Blasi and the other officers involved would continue coming to work through the investigation. September 8, 2020 / 7:45 PM Emergency Operations Center How can policing be done with empathy," said Khalif. Grime died in a hospital two days later. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Sept. 10, 2020 1:17 AM PT. Khalif and Awash said Chanis, the town manager, reached out to them after the incident, and the three met on Aug. 23. Blasi stepped in and was recorded arguing with Khalif while the patrol officer and a Belvedere officer stood by. Noah Griffin, a member of the towns Diversity Inclusion Task Force, said he was one of two African American members of the community panel that interviewed the finalists. Khalif said he was wearing the same outfit as the mannequin he was standing next to while talking to police from the doorway. You sound very defensive.. Next time, just walk and the audio and video cut out. Cronin quickly apologized, saying he stood in support of peaceful protests in Marin City and condemned racism, social injustice and police brutality. All Rights Reserved. NBCBLK 5 officers fired after Tyre Nichols' death were 'directly responsible' for his 'physical abuse,' police chief says Other officers remain under investigation in connection with a. All Rights Reserved. Then he insisted that he wanted us to prove who we are and to explain what we were doing at the store that late. Thats when we knew he had already called for back up. That seemed to satisfy the officers, and they promptly left without the proof they had demanded for roughly 10 minutes. Khalif continually declines to do so, stating numerous times that he owns the business and asks, Whats the problem? It was fear. The Black owners of a business in Tiburon have settled a racial profiling claim with the town for $150,000 and the establishment of a police advisory council. Monaghans starting annual salary is $195,000, which is 3% less than Cronins salary, Chanis said. In addition, Fredericks said the council plans to hold a special meeting within the next week to discuss the incident, though a date and time was not set by The Arks press time. Assistant Editor Emily Lavin contributed to this report. Our community needs to come together and find real ways to train our police officers to police with empathy and love., Marin police face-off with Black merchant fuels, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Alameda County DAs new policy will reduce prison sentences through widespread elimination of sentencing enhancements, Tiburon police face-off with Black merchant fuels outrage, probe, Draymond Green explains his issue with Black History Month: Why do we get the shortest month?. Thursday the City of Tiburon and City of Belvedere held a joint virtual community meeting about an incident where officers questioned a Black business owner, who was working late in his store last week. videotaped confronting a Black business owner, Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. He went on to say that both he and Awash have been stopped numerous times by Tiburon police, both in their cars and walking down the street. Michael Blasi, was, 2022 The Ark, AMMI Publishing Co. Inc. | 1550 Tiburon Blvd. Email: mtom@sfgate.com. The newly released body-cam footage appears to highlight this further, with clearer audio than the cellphone footage that also shows a stark contrast between Blasis demeanor and that of Madfes, who speaks calmly throughout the first half of the video while Blasi then frequently shouts over Khalif and tells him he should be grateful. Other business owners have come forward to say that on the rare occasions they work late into the night, they've never been stopped and questioned at all, while Khalif was not only interrogated, Madfes had already called for backup before he first knocked on the door. The incident was recorded by Yema Khalifs wife and business partner Hawi Awash from inside their clothing store Yema on Main Street around 1 a.m. Friday. today at a #BlackLivesMatter rally in response to a standoff in which Sgt. Their pictures are even on the store's walls. Im like, wait, did this happen in Tiburon? Blasi and two other officers then leave. Some days we have to work late. I want to know what you're doing in the store at 1 o'clock in the morning.". According to Khalif, the officer responded that he had already called for backup before Khalif made the request. A place where Ive lived for nine and a half years? I want to know what youre doing in this store at one oclock in the morning? one of the officers is heard asking in the clip. Police Chief Michael Cronin said the town has engaged the services of an independent attorney to conduct an investigation into the incident. Khalif didn't answer the question, saying what people didn't see in the body cam video are the officers who had circled the business multiple times beforehand and had been watching them. D, Tiburon, CA 94920 | 415-435-2652 | Privacy Policy| Designed by Kevin Hessel. Proceeds from clothing sales help send orphans go to school. A Change.org petition, signed by nearly 500 people by The Arks press deadline, called for the immediate suspension of Blasi and an investigation into the officers involved. The couple met at Dominican University. The supervisor came charged and did not come to deescalate anything. "He demands to know what we are doing at the store at 1 o'clock in the morning and he wants me to prove who I am," said Khalif in an interview with ABC7 News. Sgt. You sure? Police officers in a California town have been accused of racial profiling after confronting a Black business owner who . Last night we had a not so good exchange with Tiburon police at our place of work. Community members pointed out Cronin had only issued a warning for the protest in Marin City, which is 61 percent non-white, including 38 percent Black, and had issued no such warnings for similar peaceful protests in other nearby predominantly white communities, including Mill Valley. If you have a problem, you tell me . Awash noted they had been in the shop until about 2 or 3 a.m. the day before. A Black business owner believes he was racially profiled by police as he was filling inventory inside his store last Friday at 1 a.m. The shop owners filed a $2 million claim against the town. Tiburon police records show that no one called police about suspicious activity at the store, and no alarms had been set off. The confrontation led to a rally in Tiburon on Aug. 29 against racial profiling. The couple say they had received a large shipment of merchandise and that they and a visiting friend and business associate had been restocking the store to prepare for the weekend shortly before a patrol officer knocked on the door and questioned why they were there. Awash characterized the conversation as positive. I look forward to meeting and working with the engaged community members, our town leaders, allied agencies and especially all our town employees who are committed to providing the highest levels of service to everyone who lives, works and visits the town of Tiburon, Monaghan said. It does not matter. Criminal-law experts and civil-liberties organizations say there is no requirement to produce identification even when detained unless youre operating a motor vehicle, which requires state-issued certification, or you have been arrested or booked for a crime. TIBURON, Calif. (KGO) -- On Thursday night, a four-hour, heated virtual community meeting took place over an incident that happened in the small North Bay city of Tiburon, California. He doesn't believe that would have happened if he was white. The four fired men were Patrol Officer Juan Lugo Perez, Sgt. TIBURON (KPIX/CBS SF) -- The police chief of the City of Tiburon is stepping down , according to a report in the Marin Independent Journal. Another protest is planned at the Tiburon Police Department on Saturday. Monaghan graduated from Union Institute and University in Sacramento with a bachelors degree in criminal justice management. Based on this belief, Sgt. How they dont know Yema is beyond me, he said. Several months later, the store was named Tiburons Business of the Month. Michael Blasi, who resigned not long after he was videotaped confronting a Black business owner who was unloading inventory into his store at one in the morning, last August. I cannot fathom how that could happen. Khalif insisted that if he acknowledged he was the owner, absent the officers explanation of a problem, evidence of a crime or reason to doubt him, he didnt need to explain why he was in his own store after hours. Video shows the interaction between the store owner and the police supervisor, who demanded, "I want to know what you're doing in the store at 1'oclock in the morning.". Town Manager Greg Chanis said the council will be holding a special online Town Hall meeting via Zoom later this week to give residents and the public an opportunity to talk about the incident. I think of all of the very late nights I have worked in those offices and never once did the police come by to see who was there as I sat at my desk clearly visible in the window, she wrote in an citizen complaint to Cronin that was shared with The Ark. In another post, Blasi is asked what kind of behavior can get someone in trouble with the police, to which he responded, resisting a detention or arrest and failing to identify yourself or providing ID when directed by an officer., He also says he wouldnt recommend anyone become a police officer in todays environment, citing media and social-media scrutiny, internet armchair quarterbacks evaluating every real-time decision (and) unqualified and incompetent civilian-oversight committees that are usually someones bulls political agenda.. When a police officer leaves their department because of misconduct, there's no easy public way for people to know if they're rehired elsewhere in law enforcement. To be fair, some more than others.. 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