"We are extraordinarily sad to report the loss. While K-9 officer Larry Holladay, Patrol Officer Patrick. The couple met at Dominican University. 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.". Then show me that its your store, said the officer. Maybe because I am a blonde Caucasian, there was no reason that they cared to check on why I was there or felt the need to make me get out my key to prove I belonged there.. Awash said she was shaking while recording the incident at the store because of the prior negative encounters with Tiburon police. After another shop owner yelled at police, telling them the couple did own the store, the officers left. The officers immediately left the store. Awash was born in Ethiopia and lived as a refugee in Kenya before moving with her family to Minnesota. 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. videotaped confronting a Black business owner, Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. 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. It sounded like a fist-fight was going to happen, Simpson said. 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. Email: mtom@sfgate.com. His accomplishment was widely covered in the TV and print media, including in The Ark. Blasi offered, and the town has accepted, his voluntary resignation., On the night of the alleged racial profiling incident, Khalif, his wife. Khalif started the brand with his wife when they were in college. The situation started getting out of hand so our friend from DC started recording the exchange (Video below). 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. FYI, we didnt realize that when he was circling the block he was calling for back up. Some police officers have used digital media to brag about their racially violent exploits. 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. Michael Blasi arrived and an officer asked her husband to take his hands out of his pockets. They opened the athletic apparel boutique in February. "I didn't see anything racist that the policemen said to those fine people. Khalif said he wasnt particularly impressed with that statement. Khalif spoke at the rally. Another said, "I am incensed! It was unclear why late Aug. 26 Tiburon released the extended video, in which the previously unidentified Tiburon patrol officer, Isaac Madfes, speaks his first name aloud. Ryan Monaghan, who has worked at the San Mateo department for 27 years, will start the new job on April 5. A Tiburon police sergeant has resigned following a confrontation with a Black merchant that critics say stemmed from racial profiling. The newly-released bodycam video can be seen here. The neighbor, Ken Simpson, lives in his Main Street apartment part-time and said hes also accustomed to hearing noise from patrons and employees of downtown restaurants late at night, but the yelling that woke him up about 1:15 a.m. Aug. 21 sounded like it was escalating quickly. Simpson, who is familiar with Khalif, said he was concerned by the way the three officers were surrounding him, so he yelled down to confirm Khalif was the owner. Before opening their Tiburon storefront, the couple started selling their clothing online in 2016. 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. The four fired men were Patrol Officer Juan Lugo Perez, Sgt. D, Tiburon, CA 94920 |. Fredericks said Cronin is planning a department-wide racial-bias training for late next month, which has been in the works since the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis in May, which led to widespread protests and mounting calls to end racial injustice and police brutality. Meanwhile, Awash estimated she has been stopped in her car three to five times over the past year and a half by the same police officer. Ste. Blasi offered, and the town has accepted, his voluntary resignation.. I, kindly, explained that we didnt have to prove anything and asked for a supervisor. When we hire police, the police chief makes a recommendation, but the town manager approves every hire.. Monaghans collaborative approach and demonstrated commitment to creating meaningful community engagement really set him apart from other candidates, Chanis said. The former chief, Michael Cronin, retired in September after a public backlash over an incident involving two Black store owners. We are focused on how to prevent this from happening again, she said. On August 21, a recording of three officers, including Blasi, went viral on Instagram where they can be heard questioning Yema Khalif, the owner of YEMA, which is the only Black-owned clothing store in Tiburon. Another protest is planned at the Tiburon Police Department on Saturday. Blasi offered, and the town has accepted, his voluntary resignation." Critics of Khalif say he was argumentative and antagonizing the officers from the start, and that he could have just showed his ID and quickly ended the incident. In August 2020, Yema Khalif and his wife Hawi Awash both Black were in their store in Tiburon when white police officers approached them demanding that the couple show proof that they owned the store. Yema's wife says the officer had his hand on his gun. 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 . Blasi begins asking the same questions as the first officer, including what the three were doing there late at night. Other downtown business owners rallied around the couple, saying theyve never been questioned by police while working late into the evening, past closing time, including Chelsea Ialeggio, a real-estate agent who said she has had offices in town with both Frank Howard Allen and now at Vanguard Properties. This street closes at 9 oclock at night, and theres never anybody in here. The next time I come here and there are three totally different people in here I dont care what color they are three people in your store at 3 oclock in the morning, do you want us to walk by and not do anything? Blasi said. The governing councils are to hold a joint online Town Hall-Community Forum on Aug. 27. "My pictures are plastered all over the store, huge pictures," says Khalif. September 8, 2020 / 7:45 PM The town announced Blasis resignation on Tuesday. 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. I do not have to show you nothing! replied Khalif. 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. 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. How can policing be done better? A Black business owner is speaking out after Tiburon police demanded proof he was the store's owner. 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. On Thursday, the city of Tiburon and city of Belvedere held a joint virtual community meeting with all sides reacting to the incident. Reach him at 415-435-2652, on Twitter at @thearknewspaper and on Facebook at fb.me/thearknewspaper. 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. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? A Tiburon police sergeant was found dead at the department's headquarters of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency said Tuesday. Blasi will receive three months of salary from Tiburon as severance pay, Chanis said. YEMA is the only black owned clothing store in Tiburon, California so many people in our community know who we are. TIBURON, Calif. - A Tiburon couple who own a clothing store is accusing police of racially profiling them. Khalif acknowledged several times that I want you to look out for my store and I want you to look out for my community, but he repeatedly asked the officers what activity, beyond his presence alone, was suspicious and required explanation. 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?. Comment at the meeting, or in advance by emailing comments@townoftiburon.org. It is clear that did not occur in this instance.. Everything I was saying fell on deaf ears.. Khalif becomes increasingly frustrated as Blasis requirement shifts: Did you identify yourself? Khalif said he was racially profiled in February while searching for business license documents in his car in the Town Hall parking lot. Is it your store that's all we want to know? Monaghan has taught administration of justice at the San Mateo Community College District. Khalif, an immigrant from Kenya, refused, arguing that police officers should know the business owners in the community. Kevin Hessel is The Arks executive editor. OK, thats fine. Ste. We saw him drive around the block like 3 times. "This street closes at 9 o'clock at night and there's never anybody in here. Laurie is responsible for disaster preparedness, maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center and coordination of a wide range of related activities. 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.. 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. "He has fostered partnerships, communication, and trust within our community, and his philosophy toward successful law enforcement practices has substantially moved our department forward.". I opened the door for him then he proceeded to tell me his purpose for knocking on our door was to check what we were doing at the store that late. 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. 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. Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. ", Supervisor: "Then show me that it's your store. Michael Blasi, was, 2022 The Ark, AMMI Publishing Co. Inc. | 1550 Tiburon Blvd. Body cam and cell phone footage shows the altercation as it unfolds. 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. The couple met at Dominican University of California in San Rafael. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Michael Blasi was the supervising officer on Aug. 21 during the incident at Yema, a clothing store on Main Street. The department also updated its use-of-force policy to align with calls to de-escalate police encounters with the public. At 1 a.m. Saturday morning, Tiburon police officers saw three people inside the clothing store Yema on Main Street and decided to check it out. The supervising officer, Tiburon Sgt. I confirmed that I am the business owner, but they wanted me to prove it. If I tell you its my store, then what? Khalif asks in the video. How they dont know Yema is beyond me, he said. "How can we do better as a community? Maegan Hall, the female officer at the center of the scandal, has been fired, city officials said. As Madfes approaches the store, Khalif, Awash and the friend can be seen inside at the checkout counter, apparently talking with each other. 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. "Since becoming Police Chief in 2007, the impact of Mikes leadership has been significant for Tiburon," Chanis said. The Tiburon Police Department was established in 1972 following the towns incorporation by eight years. A Tiburon police sergeant was found dead at the department's headquarters of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency said Tuesday. TIBURON, Calif. (KGO) -- A Black business owner is speaking out after Tiburon police demanded proof he was the store's owner. 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. If they had just proved it was their business then that wouldve been it.. Doesnt the business owner have some responsibility for not complying, which also couldve de-escalated the situation? asked Reedlands resident Elizabeth Shapiro on Nextdoor. I want to know what you're doing in the store at 1 o'clock in the morning," says the supervisor. All the applicants expressed an understanding of the events that have transpired in Tiburon in the last eight months, Chanis said. Awash noted they had been in the shop until about 2 or 3 a.m. the day before. On Aug. 21, Khalif issued a statement on the companys Facebook page explaining what had happened early that morning. A Tiburon police spokesperson tells ABC7 News the town has hired an outside, independent attorney to conduct an investigation. Khalif posted the video to Instagram. Khalif said he, Awash and a friend were in the store doing inventory when he noticed a police vehicle circling the block. Is it your store? 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. One of the. 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. 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. 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.. "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. 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. I cannot fathom how that could happen. Khalif said when it became clear the officer wasnt understanding him, he asked the officer to call his supervisor. Footage of the incident on August 21st can be seen on YEMAs Instagram (@Yemacalif). 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. Cronin quickly apologized, saying he stood in support of peaceful protests in Marin City and condemned racism, social injustice and police brutality. Some days we have to work late. Khalif says he wasnt angry, just putting his foot down. This isn't regular business hours, there's no customers in there. 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. 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. I had to prove my house, street and number, and I had to prove that I lived in Tiburon, Khalif said. He said he was surrounded by officers who told him they were responding to a call about a person touching peoples cars.. We do not need to prove why we need to exist, Khalif said. Cronin faced backlash in June following a press release that warned residents of Sausalito and Tiburon that they might be targets of unrest caused by a Marin City demonstration in protest of the murder of George Floyd, which remained peaceful. Critics of the officers handling of the incident note that Blasi did not de-escalate the encounter on his arrival. Blasi stepped in and was recorded arguing with Khalif while the patrol officer and a Belvedere officer stood by. They opened the athletic apparel boutique in February. 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. 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, 47, was placed in a hobbling device, binding his handcuffs to ankle restraints behind his back. How can policing be done with empathy," said Khalif. 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. 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.. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? "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," says Hawi Awash. Yema Khalif, the only Black store owner in Tiburon, speaks out in front of the police dept. I stood my ground that day, but this did not hit me until next day, he said. TAKE ACTION: Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues. 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?. 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. VIDEO: Man fired after blocking Latino man from entering his own apartment building in SF, "There was nothing suspicious about their activity," says one person. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Once she found out about Blasis past, she said she felt lucky the situation did not end with violence. 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. During the arrest, Grime fell unconscious and died in the hospital two days later. During hours when the department is closed, visitors can be directly connected to our dispatch center via a phone outside our front entrance. Several months later, the store was named Tiburons Business of the Month. At one point, 465 members of the public were virtually attending the forum and, in addition to the speakers, we received 79 items of written correspondence.. today at a #BlackLivesMatter rally in response to a standoff in which Sgt. 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. 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. Awash characterized the conversation as positive. 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.. Whatever the intention of the responding officers, the interchange inappropriately deteriorated from helpful to confrontational, Fredericks said in the statement, adding that Tiburon officers are trained and expected to de-escalate situations such as these. Required fields are marked *. 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. TIBURON (KPIX/CBS SF) -- The police chief of the City of Tiburon is stepping down , according to a report in the Marin Independent Journal. Then he insisted that he wanted us to prove who we are and to explain what we were doing at the store that late. The county settled a lawsuit by Grimes family for nearly $1 million. According to Khalif, the officer responded that he had already called for backup before Khalif made the request. , 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. Marin resident Chelsea Ialeggio, who was raised in Tiburon, said she is disgusted by the incident. 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. And he wanted us to prove who we are. 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. After the panel interviews, I met with each finalist for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, and then each finalist had the opportunity to tour the police station.. 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