The video which has been viewed more than 30,000 times on the stores Instagram page and shared more than 750 times on its Facebook page triggered an overwhelming community response of concern and outrage, including hundreds of comments on online neighborhood forum Nextdoor.com. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith were fired on Jan. 20 after an administrative investigation found they had violated department policy on the. I do not have any intention of removing them at this time, Cronin said. The two engage, mostly in circles, for the next minute as Madfes repeatedly asks why the three are there so late, and Khalif, at times visibly showing frustration, repeatedly asks why it matters if theres no problem. There's video of the interaction and an investigation underway. TIBURON (KPIX/CBS SF) -- The police chief of the City of Tiburon is stepping down , according to a report in the Marin Independent Journal. How safe is your neighborhood? On the night of the alleged racial profiling incident, Khalif, his wife, and a business friend, all of whom are Black, were at their store late at night counting inventory, according to a post on YEMAs Instagram account. today at a #BlackLivesMatter rally in response to a standoff in which Sgt. Mayor Alice Fredericks issued an apology on Saturday and went in person to talk to the store owners on Monday. Khalif becomes increasingly frustrated as Blasis requirement shifts: Did you identify yourself? Investigators said the incident occurred inside the Tiburon Police Department (TPD) locker room at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Dec. 12, The Ark reported. In 1999 the department moved into its current location at 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Blasi joined the Tiburon Police Department in June 2019. The Tiburon Police Department has 12 sworn officers and four other employees, plus volunteer and reserve officers. Khalif was also a speaker at the 2018 Belvedere-Tiburon Librarys Pop-Up 94920 series. Monaghan has taught administration of justice at the San Mateo Community College District. 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.. Thats where the concern should be right now the next Black man, not an apology to Yema.. California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched an independent investigation Wednesday into the Torrance Police Department after evidence emerged that officers were sharing racist and homophobic . All Rights Reserved. Belvedere City Manager Craig Middleton said one of the officers who was acting in a backup role is employed with Belvedere Police Department. Cronin quickly apologized, saying he stood in support of peaceful protests in Marin City and condemned racism, social injustice and police brutality. The shop owners filed a $2 million claim against the town. David Zalubowski/AP. It is unclear whether or not the police received a 911 call that prompted their presence at YEMA late that night. 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. Cronin's departure comes on the heels of Sgt. Proceeds from clothing sales help send orphans go to school. Sgt. According to Khalif, the officer sat in his parked vehicle for about 20 minutes before approaching Khalif, asking him to identify himself, explain why they were inside the store, and informing them that backup was on the way. Khalif believes the best way Marin residents can express their solidarity is by not being bystanders to racist acts. I cannot lie and say Im OK. Im traumatized and my wife is traumatized.. Khalif begins speaking over the officer when Awash appears to say, OK baby? but Khalif tells her No, no and again asks the officer if theres a problem. Blasi made $10,122 a month. He did not comment on whether officers will face disciplinary actions pending the outcome of the investigation. 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. I fing live here, do not tell me about whatever, Khalif responds. His tone not very like-able. Your email address will not be published. Blasi] believes it would be difficult to continue being effective as a police officer in Tiburon. Although Ryan Monaghan was not my choice, Im looking forward to working with him to find out what his plans are for community policing, diversity and inclusion, and hiring and promotion within the department, he said. 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. She said she used to work for Frank Howard Allen Realtors when it had a storefront office in downtown Tiburon. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. As a community, we need to demand change in our public servants when it becomes clear their own unrecognized prejudices can no longer allow them to protect and serve all residents.. "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. Im like, wait, did this happen in Tiburon? Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life, Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. Chanis said neither Cronin nor Blasi are able to comment due to the pending investigation. Matthew Tom has been working as a homepage editor at SFGATE since 2006. Monaghan graduated from Union Institute and University in Sacramento with a bachelors degree in criminal justice management. The police denied a racial motive and said they were doing their jobs. The video, which has amassed nearly 64,000 views on YEMAs Instagram page, sparked public outrage prompting a protest in Tiburon attended by over 200 people in support of Khalif and the Black Lives Matter movement. The department also updated its use-of-force policy to align with calls to de-escalate police encounters with the public. "We are extraordinarily sad to report the loss. 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Maybe this happened to us because we can bring this out and make sure we have these conversations in our homes and with our families and loved ones and members of community and create something positive thats going to make Tiburon better for all of us, she said. "He has fostered partnerships, communication, and trust within our community, and his philosophy toward successful law enforcement practices has substantially moved our department forward.". An autopsy found cocaine, alcohol, morphine, codeine and a Valium equivalent in his system, as well as signs of coronary disease that could have helped trigger heart failure, a pathologist said. It was fear. Two Tiburon police officials, Sergeant Michael Blasi and Police Chief Michael Cronin resigned September 1 and 13 following allegations of officers racially profiling a Black store owner in Tiburon. However, Linda Emberson of Tiburon countered. They opened the athletic apparel boutique in February. "This street closes at 9 o'clock at night and there's never anybody in here. Town Manager Greg Chanis said he chose the date to " coincide with his military anniversary in 1966.". The Aug. 21 incident is the second time in recent months the Tiburon Police Department has come under public scrutiny for its response to racial issues in the wake of the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd and ensuing Black Lives Matter protests across the country, including several in Tiburon. In the post. Reach her at 415-944-4627. The Los Angeles Times broke the story about former officers charged with conspiracy and vandalism in connection to a swastika spray-painting on a citizen's car. Please enter valid email address to continue. Several months later, the store was named Tiburons Business of the Month. / CBS San Francisco. About 5 minutes into the footage, Blasi arrives on the scene, though Khalif notes that a third officer has also arrived a Belvedere patrol officer who is off screen but can be seen through the window in the separate video taken from inside the store and posted by Khalif to social media. Blasi will receive three months of salary from Tiburon as severance pay, Chanis said. Reporter Hannah Weikel and Assistant Editor Emily Lavin contributed to this report. He also holds a masters degree in security studies from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. How can policing be done with empathy," said Khalif. Michael Blasi demanded Khalif and 2 other Black ppl prove they were allowed to be in the store. In it, the officers, who first note that Khalif is in the store at 1 a.m., past the typical 9 p.m. shut-down time for activity on the street, can be heard repeatedly demanding that Khalif prove his ownership of the business, either by showing identification or putting his key in the shops door. He doesn't believe that would have happened if he was white. The officers immediately left the store. ", The community meeting comes after the city released body cam video showing the back and forth between both sides. It was a nearby business owner who yelled to officers that Khalif owned the business, which diffused the situation. While Tiburon Police Chief Michael Cronin and Town Manager Greg Chanis have ordered an independent investigation into the incident, the results of which will be reviewed by the Town Council, Cronin said neither Blasi nor the two other officers involved would be suspended or put on administrative leave amid the investigation. Do you want us to look out for the community or do you want us to let anybody walk in here at 2 oclock in the morning and steal all your stuff? Blasi is heard saying on the video. But this goes to show that when people come together good things can happen.. After a few minutes, Blasi and another officer arrived, which is when the interaction starts being recorded. Reporter Hannah Weikel covers the city of Belvedere, as well as crime, courts and public safety issues on the Tiburon Peninsula. Laurie can be reached at (415)789-2805. We welcome and encourage your thoughts and comments. In an interview Aug. 24, Fredericks called the officers behavior unacceptable, and said the Police Department is in the process of hiring an attorney to conduct an independent investigation into the incident. 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. Thats all we want to know, Blasi says. He opened the store this past February and says it's not unusual for them to work late into the night. Persons seeking assistance need only lift the phone to be connected with a dispatcher. While Tiburon Police Chief Michael Cronin and Town Manager Greg Chanis have ordered an independent investigation into the incident, the results of which will be reviewed by the Town Council, Cronin said neither Blasi nor the two other officers involved would be suspended or put on administrative leave amid the investigation. Khalif replies, No, just doing our thing and asks if theres a problem. The encounter escalated when the supervising sergeant arrived on scene. At least three large posters of Khalif and Awash modeling their clothes are visible on the rear wall throughout the footage. I have been stopped for taking a walk to my house. Blasi offered, and the town has accepted, his voluntary resignation." She said that included conversations about how police officers can re-examine their implicit biases and eliminate their own fear on the job. 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. Can you prove that its your store?, Khalif: I do not have to prove anything to you, its my store., Blasi: Oh my god, yes you do have to prove who you are., Khalif: I do not have to prove my existence to you.. A Black. Davina Adjani, a protest organizer, said the might be postponed in light of the resignation, but that Cronin is still a problem for hiring Blasi despite the red flags in his past. 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. ORIGINAL STORY: Tiburon police demand Black business owner prove who he is, Two videos show an officer saying, "This street closes at 9 o'clock at night and there's never anybody in here. Laurie Nilsen is the Emergency Services Coordinator for both towns. 49K views 2 years ago Tiburon has released footage from a police officer's body-worn camera of a controversial Friday night confrontation between police and a Black business owner who was. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. A Tiburon police sergeant was found dead at the department's headquarters of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency said Tuesday. September 8, 2020 / 7:45 PM ", Supervisor: "Then show me that it's your store. Awash said other business owners work late at night and pointed to portraits of the couple that are clearly visible through the storefront window. The confrontation also spurred a protest in front of the Tiburon Police Department on Saturday. By Ewan Palmer On 8/26/20 at 10:17 AM EDT. In our 50th year serving Tiburon, Belvedere & Strawberry. "Just because you've never seen me here before I do not have to prove to you that I have to be here," said Khalif in the video. My whole body was shaking and I could not make it stop. A Tiburon police sergeant has resigned following a confrontation with a Black merchant that critics say stemmed from racial profiling. Tiburon, CA - A Tiburon police sergeant fatally shot himself inside the police department headquarters while on duty on Monday, according to authorities. VIDEO: Man fired after blocking Latino man from entering his own apartment building in SF. This isnt regular business hours, theres no customers in here. Comment at the meeting, or in advance by emailing comments@townoftiburon.org. 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. How can policing be done better? The argument continued for a few more minutes, with both Blasi and Khalif raising their voices. A virtual Tiburon town meeting was held Thursday night to discuss an interaction that took place over the weekend between police officers and the only Black store owners in the town. A place where Ive lived for nine and a half years? It was saddening to see that there wasnt any recognition from the police involved that this was a situation where they made a mistake.. 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. Update: 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. On Aug. 21 at about 1 a.m., police officers confronted the couple, who were inside their shop. Lewis Powell, Sgt. Grime, 47, was placed in a hobbling device, binding his handcuffs to ankle restraints behind his back. 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. The recording shows a Tiburon officer, identified as supervising Sgt. A statement agreed upon by all of the parties to the lawsuit said that investigations by the San Rafael Police Department and the FBI concluded that there was no criminal conduct and no criminal violation of Grimes civil rights by the sheriffs office. The couple was working late with a friend and business associate from Washington, D.C., Awash said, adding that its not uncommon for them to work late into the night setting up displays and doing inventory. Is it your store? About 6 minutes of cellphone footage of the encounter with the supervisor, Tiburon police Sgt. Supervisor and another cop - who had his hand on his gun, by the way, showed up almost immediately. Ste. Thank you very much, thats all I need to know, Blasi said in the video and walked away toward Tiburon Boulevard. During the arrest, Grime fell unconscious and died in the hospital two days later. Matthew Tom is a Homepage Editor at SFGATE. Ste. Blasi also receives a monthly pension of $3,224 for his time as a sheriffs deputy, said Jeff Wickham, the county pension board administrator. According to Khalif, the officer responded that he had already called for backup before Khalif made the request. 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. You know, this is not something that is good for the community when this happens, so when everybody has a voice, everybody gets involved, when everybody speaks up when they see any kind of an injustice happening not being bystanders makes the community better, Khalif said. Monaghans starting annual salary is $195,000, which is 3% less than Cronins salary, Chanis said. The video circulating on social media was recorded on Khalifs friends cellphone from inside the store and was posted to Yemas Instagram account, where it has been viewed nearly 45,000 times, and to its Facebook page, where it has been shared nearly 1,000 times, each garnering hundreds of comments. The footage does not appear to contain an audio record of Madfes calling for backup Blasi, as well as the on-duty patrol officer for Belvedere who overheard the call and responded as standard operating procedure, according to Belvedere Police Chief Jason Wu, were already on their way to the scene suggesting the backup request took place before the body camera was switched on. Tiburon officials have released body-camera footage from the first officer at the scene of a late-night confrontation between police and Black business owner Yema Khalif, who asserts he was racially profiled when questioned at his downtown shop. Thank you sir, thats all I needed to know. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Khalif recalled saying, you came here because you saw three Black people in the store.. A Tiburon police sergeant was found dead at the department's headquarters of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency said Tuesday. Named among the state's & nation's best small weeklies, 2014, 2018-2021 California News Publishers Association &, Store owners: Late-night encounter with Tiburon cops was racially motivated, 2022 The Ark, AMMI Publishing Co. Inc. | 1550 Tiburon Blvd. One of the. Before that, he worked as a police officer in Belvedere for about two years, and earlier he spent 17 years as a deputy with the Marin County Sheriffs Office. One of our business friend was visiting us from washing DC so he came with us. Scott Adams faces consequence culture as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Rapid demise of Dilbert no surprise to some who were watching, Elon Musk tweets support for Dilbert creator Scott Adams after racist tirade. Khalif said he, Awash and a friend were in the store doing inventory when he noticed a police vehicle circling the block. Khalif said when it became clear the officer wasnt understanding him, he asked the officer to call his supervisor. In the incident, which was recorded on video, two Tiburon officers and a Belvedere officer pressed Yema Khalif and Hawai Awash to identify themselves after seeing them in their clothing shop at 1 a.m. Khalif claimed racial profiling, which the officers denied. Khalif then told the officers that they are are exercising unnecessary caution because there are three Black people in the store, according to the video. Ive not been feeling the reality of it. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? 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. 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. TAKE ACTION: Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues. Tiburon Town Hall | 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920 | Phone: 415-435-7373. Their pictures are even on the store's walls. On Aug. 21, Khalif issued a statement on the companys Facebook page explaining what had happened early that morning. Both Khalif and Awash said they noticed a Tiburon police car driving slowly by their storefront while they were working inside with their friend about 1 a.m. Aug. 21. Blasi was one of four sheriffs deputies involved in a wrongful death lawsuit after Cary Grime was arrested in 2003 for public intoxication in Novato. Police Chief Michael Cronin said the town has engaged the services of an independent attorney to conduct an investigation into the incident. Tiburon police sergeant shoots self in police station Amy Larson 12/14/2022 TIBURON, Calif. (KRON) A Tiburon Police Department sergeant fatally shot himself inside the police. Officers from both the Tiburon and Belvedere police departments arrived that August 2020 night around 1 a.m., when Khalif, Awash and a friend were stocking clothes at the upscale boutique on . RELATED: Santa Clara University professor, her brother racially profiled by campus guards, In an emailed statement writing, "The Town is engaging the services of an outside, independent attorney to conduct an investigation of the incident involving a local business owner and Tiburon Police Officers on August 21 at 10 Main Street. Michael Blasi was the supervising officer on Aug.. The store was well-lighted, and police reports show no alarm had sounded and no one had otherwise reported suspicious activity. Monaghan accepted a conditional offer in February, Chanis said. 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. While he doesnt initially identify himself, the footage shows Madfes begin by asking, in a seemingly friendly tone, Hey guys, Ive never seen you open this late you just restocking?. It looked like they were harassing him and I thought, This has gone on for several minutes, Simpson said. , Tiburon, Belvedere & Strawberry if he was white Palmer on 8/26/20 at 10:17 EDT. On for several minutes, with both Blasi and Khalif raising their voices Nilsen is the Services. 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