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. As the town of Tiburon deals with a controversy involving the Police Department and a Black-owned business, Police Chief Michael Cronin announced on Tuesday that he will retire, according to the Marin Independent Journal. 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. 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 said in an email to town officials. Tiburon Mayor Alice Fredericks called their behavior unacceptable and issued a public apology, and she and Belvederes mayor each apologized personally to Khalif and Awash. 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. 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. Where do you live? Madfes says. September 8, 2020 / 7:45 PM In the post, 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. She said she used to work for Frank Howard Allen Realtors when it had a storefront office in downtown Tiburon. The county settled a lawsuit by Grimes family for nearly $1 million. Thank you, see ya, Blasi says as he turns and walks away toward Fountain Plaza. 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. On Aug. 21, Khalif issued a statement on the companys Facebook page explaining what had happened early that morning. Blasi begins asking the same questions as the first officer, including what the three were doing there late at night. 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. Khalif believes the best way Marin residents can express their solidarity is by not being bystanders to racist acts. Khalif and Awash say they had already seen the car circle the block three to four times before it stopped outside the shop, where they say it sat for about 15 minutes before the start of the town-released body-cam footage and that they had anticipated what was about to happen next. Im not going to answer your question. TAKE ACTION: Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues. Next time, just walk and the audio and video cut out. ", Supervisor: "Then show me that it's your store. Khalif spoke at the rally. Proceeds from clothing sales help send orphans go to school. 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. Awash was born in Ethiopia and lived as a refugee in Kenya before moving with her family to Minnesota. Tiburon police officers are trained and held to the highest standards of conduct. Ste. Thats all we want to know, Blasi says. Then show me its your store, Blasi responds. Why would the police believe some white guy yelling from his balcony and not the Black business owner stating he owned the business? she wrote. Matthew Tom is a Homepage Editor at SFGATE. Awash said other business owners work late at night and pointed to portraits of the couple that are clearly visible through the storefront window. Ive not been feeling the reality of it. A key component of that training is the expectation that our officers will utilize de-escalation techniques in situations like there. 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.". Khalif becomes increasingly frustrated as Blasis requirement shifts: Did you identify yourself? Michael Blasi, resigned in the aftermath. It is clear that did not occur in this instance.. 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. It first operated from 80 Main Street before moving in the late 70's into surplus military housing near its present site. Michael Blasi was the supervising officer on Aug.. The settlement was announced. Where people know me? The pension benefit was split because of a divorce. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Persons seeking assistance need only lift the phone to be connected with a dispatcher. Mayor Alice Fredericks on Aug. 22 sent out an email to the community apologizing to Khalif and Awash. 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. Awash began recording as Sgt. It came from knowing that in one split second they could end someones life.. Ultimately, I sign off on every hire for the town, Chanis said. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Nielsen met Khalif on a movie set and later helped him move to California, where he attended Dominican University of California in San Rafael, made the deans list all four years, was his class valedictorian in 2015 and was offered a full scholarship into its MBA program, where he eventually obtained his masters. Ste. 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. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. Reporter Hannah Weikel and Assistant Editor Emily Lavin contributed to this report. 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 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. An officers observations of perceived race, sex and age are standard when reporting in to dispatchers, as well as in logs and police reports. The Police Department and Emergency Operations Center are also responsible for developing and maintaining the Emergency Operations Plan for the entire Tiburon Peninsula. It just felt like it was going to progress into something ugly., Khalif called the fact that the situation was diffused by a white neighbor yelling down to vouch for him the icing on the cake., A Black man cannot be in this space in this particular hour and say, Im OK, no need to be talking to you, move along. A Black man can not say that, but a white man can.. Madfes, however, again asks Khalif to put the key in the door, but this time Khalif declines: Thats your supervisor, he say you walk away, walk away.. Marin City Matters member Paul Austin said Blasis resignation is a step in the right direction, but there is more work to be done starting from the top down. Belvedere City Manager Craig Middleton said one of the officers who was acting in a backup role is employed with Belvedere Police Department. Another protest is planned at the Tiburon Police Department on Saturday. CNN Pittsburgh has moved to fire five police officers after an internal investigation into the October death of a man involved in the suspected theft of a bicycle, officials said Wednesday. The Tiburon Police Department was established in 1972 following the towns incorporation by eight years. D, Tiburon, CA 94920 | 415-435-2652 | Privacy Policy| Designed by Kevin Hessel. Ryan Monaghan, who has worked at the San. Wife of popular Wild 94.9 radio host JV says new information suggests he will not be coming back, Bay Area federal judge orders extradition of woman suspected of killing MSU student in hit-and-run, San Jose: Home raided as part of explosives and narcotics investigation. Grime died in a hospital two days later. I, kindly, explained that we didnt have to prove anything and asked for a supervisor. If you have a problem, you tell me . 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. He was among 17 applicants for the position. A video of the incident that Awash recorded was widely shared on social media, and the town released police body-camera footage. 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. videotaped confronting a Black business owner, Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Ste. Khalif: "If I tell you it's my store then what? At one point he stopped across our store for a good minute. There's video of the interaction and an investigation underway. A Tiburon police spokesperson tells ABC7 News the town has hired an outside, independent attorney to conduct an investigation. He's hoping the recorded interaction will inspire a different conversation. But this goes to show that when people come together good things can happen.. 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?. Khalif and Awash say, however, that they shouldnt be required to repeatedly identify themselves to police to prove who they are and that they belong in town. Several months later, the store was named Tiburons Business of the Month. U.S. California Police Instagram. Marin resident Chelsea Ialeggio, who was raised in Tiburon, said she is disgusted by the incident. The shop owners filed a $2 million claim against the town. As Madfes approaches the store, Khalif, Awash and the friend can be seen inside at the checkout counter, apparently talking with each other. I think right now everybody should get involved just because, whats going on in the country; the climate and everything. They opened the athletic apparel boutique in February. @shaunking @beyonce @chakabars @lauraharrier @buzzfeed @nowthisnews @aljazeeraenglish @cnn @bbcnews @latimes @nytimes @wsj @ava @shondarhimes @kuz @kingjames @oprah @voguemagazine @essence @adutakech @tiffanyhaddish, A post shared by YEMA (@yemacalif) on Aug 21, 2020 at 3:33pm PDT. On Aug. 21 at about 1 a.m., police officers confronted the couple, who were inside their shop. I dont have to show anything to you, Khalif can be heard saying. ", 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.". Blasi made $10,122 a month. 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. It looked like they were harassing him and I thought, This has gone on for several minutes. It just felt like it was going to progress into something ugly., Khalif called the fact that the situation was diffused by a white neighbor yelling down to vouch for him the icing on the cake., A Black man cannot be in this space in this particular hour and say, Im OK, no need to be talking to you, move along. Blasi begins asking the same questions as the first officer, including what the three were doing there late at night. TIBURON, Calif. - A Tiburon couple who own a clothing store is accusing police of racially profiling them. Were here because we love Tiburon, and we know that Tiburon loves us back, Awash said. Khalif, who has lived in Tiburon for nearly 10 years, and Awash are well-known in the Tiburon business community. 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. The nearly 11-minute recording includes about 5 previously unseen minutes of the incident, which occurred about 1 a.m. Aug. 21 at Yema, the action fashion wear boutique at 10 Main St. owned by Khalif and partner Hawi Awash, Tiburon residents who are also the designers and models for the brand. Is it your store? We all want this to resolve in a positive way, she said, noting she hopes the incident sparks conversation about police reform and real policing that uses empathy to police our community.. The nearly 11-minute recording includes about 5 previously unseen minutes of the incident, which occurred about 1 a.m. Aug. 21 at Yema, the "action . Still, other locals questioned Khalifs reaction to the police, and said he should have proved ownership when asked. After it was over I was shaking, Awash said. 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. Blasi also receives a monthly pension of $3,224 for his time as a sheriffs deputy, said Jeff Wickham, the county pension board administrator. Blasi offered, and the town has accepted, his voluntary resignation." 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. 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. 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. I want to know what you're doing in the store at 1 o'clock in the morning.". 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. As Madfes walks away and catches up to Blasi, Blasi can be heard saying, He says its his store, thats good enough for me. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? This street closes at 9 oclock at night, and theres never anybody in here. Some days we have to work late. 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. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A sixth Memphis officer was fired . Owner Yema Khalif said he was insulted by the officer's demand to prove he owned the store and feels Blasi would have behaved differently if he had been white. Other people defended the police actions, denying that there was any racial motivation behind the interaction and saying Khalif was in the wrong. Khalif said he, Awash and a friend were in the store doing inventory when he noticed a police vehicle circling the block. We received new inventory during the day so we went back to our store, on Main street Tiburon California, to work late. This isn't regular business hours, there's no customers in there. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? 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. After a few minutes, Blasi and another officer arrived, which is when the interaction starts being recorded. 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. 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. Three former Aurora, Colo., police officers have lost a bid to get their jobs back after being fired in connection to posed photos reenacting a chokehold near the site where . "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. 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. Sgt. He doesn't believe that would have happened if he was white. In an Aug. 24 interview, Khalif said he had no doubt the officers confronted him because of his race and said he was still traumatized., I could have been another statistic, I could have been another George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, but I did not take the bait, he said. Then show me that its your store, said the officer. Its unfortunate but I think good will come of this, Awash said. Theyre the ones with the guns, theyre the ones with the badge, theyre the ones with the authority, she said. Khalif said the officer circled the store three or four times before stopping outside the shop and sitting across the street for about 15 minutes. "When I feel harassed and I feel targeted, I say it, and I say it as I see it, and that's what that was," says business owner Yema Khalif, who was with his wife and another person inside his business when he was approached by officers. The newly released footage begins about 6 minutes before that video begins, when Madfes is already parked on Tiburon Boulevard at Main Street and is getting out of his squad car. The off-camera speaker presumably makes reference to the June 2020 fatal police shooting of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot after allegedly grabbing a police officer's Taser, following a . 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. We are inside the store minding our business, All store lights are on and you can see us from outside because we have high windows all around the store. I do not have to show you nothing! replied Khalif. The argument continued for a few more minutes, with both Blasi and Khalif raising their voices. Blasi has responded to numerous law enforcement-related questions on Quora, a question-and-answer website, over the last few years. "There's three Black people in the store, what's the problem?" "Had that white neighbor not said anything that night, maybe Yema wouldn't be here with us today and I would let that sink in for a minute," Hawi Awash told ABC 7 News. TIBURON, Calif. . The former chief, Michael Cronin, retired in September after a public backlash over an incident involving two Black store owners. Tiburon Police Chief Michael J. Cronin announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, that he will retire, effective Sept. 13. 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. Comment at the meeting, or in advance by emailing comments@townoftiburon.org. 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. However, he believes it would be difficult to continue being effective as a police officer in Tiburon.. Their pictures are even on the store's walls. I have been stopped for taking a walk to my house. Maegan Hall, the female officer at the center of the scandal, has been fired, city officials said. He previously worked at The San Francisco Chronicle as a Bay Area news editor and the Oakland Tribune as a senior news editor. , 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. Khalif continually declines to do so, stating numerous times that he owns the business and asks, Whats the problem? I cannot lie and say Im OK. Im traumatized and my wife is traumatized.. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Man fired after blocking Latino man from entering his own apartment building in SF, Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues, Santa Clara University professor, her brother racially profiled by campus guards, Berkeley mom films confrontation with white man who ripped down Black Lives Matter signs. As the town of Tiburon deals with a controversy involving the Police Department and a Black-owned business, Police Chief Michael Cronin announced on Tuesday that he will retire, according to. It was saddening to see that there wasnt any recognition from the police involved that this was a situation where they made a mistake.. It sparked widespread outrage within the community and prompted town officials to order an independent investigation into the officers conduct. I sat in on these interviews, but did not participate, Chanis said. "We are extraordinarily sad to report the loss. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Awash characterized the conversation as positive. The first officer stayed behind briefly and again asked Khalif to put his key in the door, though Khalif again declined, saying the matter was settled. I can no longer sit idle and watch the (Tiburon Police Department) inhumanely treat the citizens and business owners of our town. 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