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. Matthew Tom is a Homepage Editor at SFGATE. Blasi] believes it would be difficult to continue being effective as a police officer in Tiburon. The department is open to the public. Awash began recording as Sgt. Before opening their Tiburon storefront, the couple started selling their clothing online in 2016. 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. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A sixth Memphis officer was fired . Should you desire additional information that doesnt appear on the site, please contact us directly at 415-789-2801 or by using the department directory. 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. / CBS San Francisco. Footage of the incident on August 21st can be seen on YEMAs Instagram (@Yemacalif). The Police Department and Emergency Operations Center are also responsible for developing and maintaining the Emergency Operations Plan for the entire Tiburon Peninsula. Grime, 47, was placed in a hobbling device, binding his handcuffs to ankle restraints behind his back. The people in the store included co-owners Yema Khalif and Hawai Awash, the only Black store owners in town. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. How safe is your neighborhood? Laurie is responsible for disaster preparedness, maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center and coordination of a wide range of related activities. 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. He said he was surrounded by officers who told him they were responding to a call about a person touching peoples cars.. Laurie can be reached at (415)789-2805. The argument continued for a few more minutes, with both Blasi and Khalif raising their voices. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. The officers repeatedly asserted, however, that Khalif was required to show identification, but California does not have a stop-and-identify statue. Khalif was also a speaker at the 2018 Belvedere-Tiburon Librarys Pop-Up 94920 series. It first operated from 80 Main Street before moving in the late 70's into surplus military housing near its present site. 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.. This isnt regular business hours, theres no customers in here. TIBURON, Calif. . 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. ", Others responded with different views, saying that officers were just doing their job. Maegan Hall, the female officer at the center of the scandal, has been fired, city officials said. By Ewan Palmer On 8/26/20 at 10:17 AM EDT. @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. 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. On Thursday, the city of Tiburon and city of Belvedere held a joint virtual community meeting with all sides reacting to the incident. 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.. I think right now everybody should get involved just because, whats going on in the country; the climate and everything. I cannot lie and say Im OK. Im traumatized and my wife is traumatized.. 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. , 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. About 6 minutes of cellphone footage of the encounter with the supervisor, Tiburon police Sgt. Reporter Hannah Weikel covers the city of Belvedere, as well as crime, courts and public safety issues on the Tiburon Peninsula. 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. It was more like, Who are you guys, what are you doing in this store, you must identify yourselves and prove why you are here, she said. Khalif said he was racially profiled in February while searching for business license documents in his car in the Town Hall parking lot. It was fear. Cronin denies his departure is linked to the incident. U.S. California Police Instagram. Tiburon Town Manager Greg Chanis announced the resignation in a newsletter saying [Sgt. "My pictures are plastered all over the store, huge pictures," says Khalif. 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. Everything I was saying fell on deaf ears.. Cronin quickly apologized, saying he stood in support of peaceful protests in Marin City and condemned racism, social injustice and police brutality. His accomplishment was widely covered in the TV and print media, including in The Ark. 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. Reach her at 415-944-4627. Khalif believes the best way Marin residents can express their solidarity is by not being bystanders to racist acts. 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. Cause you dont sound like youre very grateful. 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. You can contact staff from the Police Department and get information about their divisions: Tiburon Town Hall | 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920 | Phone: 415-435-7373 Hours: Administration: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Planning: 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Public Works: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Town Hall is closed on Fridays. 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. 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. 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.. 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 . To be fair, some more than others.. Khalif, a resident for nearly 10 years, says hes been stopped while walking home and had to prove that he lives in Tiburon. 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. Tiburon Town Hall | 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920 | Phone: 415-435-7373. The incident revolves around the officers assertions that because most Main Street businesses shut down about 9 or 10 p.m., and theyd never seen workers inside the shop at 1 a.m., Khalif was required to explain to the officers why they were inside and provide some physical evidence identification or a key in the door that he is the owner. That's all we want to know. They refused to leave until I proved it, Khalif said in the post. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The department also updated its use-of-force policy to align with calls to de-escalate police encounters with the public. 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. They opened the athletic apparel boutique in February. Thats all we want to know, Blasi says. I do not have any intention of removing them at this time, Cronin said. VIDEO: Man fired after blocking Latino man from entering his own apartment building in SF. The incident, early last Friday morning, is now the subject of an independent . When we hire police, the police chief makes a recommendation, but the town manager approves every hire.. Some police officers have used digital media to brag about their racially violent exploits. We welcome and encourage your thoughts and comments. During hours when the department is closed, visitors can be directly connected to our dispatch center via a phone outside our front entrance. "Since becoming Police Chief in 2007, the impact of Mikes leadership has been significant for Tiburon," Chanis said. I can no longer sit idle and watch the (Tiburon Police Department) inhumanely treat the citizens and business owners of our town. Emergency Operations Center Still, other locals questioned Khalifs reaction to the police, and said he should have proved ownership when asked. Henry Ty McGowan. TIBURON (KPIX/CBS SF) -- The police chief of the City of Tiburon is stepping down , according to a report in the Marin Independent Journal. The town announced Blasis resignation on Tuesday. You sound very defensive.. "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. TAKE ACTION: Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues. Doesnt the business owner have some responsibility for not complying, which also couldve de-escalated the situation? asked Reedlands resident Elizabeth Shapiro on Nextdoor. Just seconds later, the interaction ended abruptly when a neighbor who lives farther down Main Street yelled from his balcony to confirm Khalif was the owner. 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.. Some days we have to work late. However, Linda Emberson of Tiburon countered. 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. 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.. "He has fostered partnerships, communication, and trust within our community, and his philosophy toward successful law enforcement practices has substantially moved our department forward.". 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. In our 50th year serving Tiburon, Belvedere & Strawberry. His tone not very like-able. 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. 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. Body cam and cell phone footage shows the altercation as it unfolds. 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.. Khalif said he, Awash and a friend were in the store doing inventory when he noticed a police vehicle circling the block. Ste. Our store alarm did not go off, no one called the police, everything was peaceful. One of our business friend was visiting us from washing DC so he came with us. Ultimately, I sign off on every hire for the town, Chanis said. "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. Mayor Alice Fredericks issued an apology on Saturday and went in person to talk to the store owners on Monday. If this is your store, put the key in the door, Blasi can be heard saying. The remaining footage is the body-camera perspective of the exchange previously recorded from inside the store and circulated on social media. Police officers in a California town have been accused of racial profiling after confronting a Black business owner who . A Black business owner is speaking out after Tiburon police demanded proof he was the store's owner. A Tiburon police sergeant has resigned following a confrontation with a Black merchant that critics say stemmed from racial profiling. Thats all we want to know, Blasi says. Then show me its your store, Blasi responds. Thank you sir, thats all I needed to know. All the applicants expressed an understanding of the events that have transpired in Tiburon in the last eight months, Chanis said. 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. What is it that theyre fearing?. "We are extraordinarily sad to report the loss. Blasi will receive three months of salary from Tiburon as severance pay, Chanis said. Really? He was among 17 applicants for the position. Khalif was also a speaker at the 2018 Belvedere-Tiburon Librarys Pop-Up 94920 series. 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. 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, Tiburon police demand Black business owner prove who he is, Man fired after blocking Latino man from entering his own apartment building in SF, Find resources to help with equality, justice and race issues. This street closes at 9 oclock at night, and theres never anybody in here. 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. Next time, just walk and the audio and video cut out. Several months later, the store was named Tiburons Business of the Month. 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. Monaghans starting annual salary is $195,000, which is 3% less than Cronins salary, Chanis 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. 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.". I was not specifically aware of that event.. Two Black merchants who allege racial profiling by police in Tiburon and Belvedere are demanding $2 million from the municipalities. 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. 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. 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. Cronin's announcement comes one week after Sgt. If you have a problem, you tell me . Tiburon resident Nicole Wolf said she would like town officials to take it a step further and fire the officers in the video, as well as Cronin. Again, Khalif says hell speak to the supervisor, but Madfes insists Khalif is required to give me a lawful reason why youre here.. All Rights Reserved. We are not interested in blanket apologies that have no honesty and truth and actionable things that will prevent a situation like this from happening to the next Black man, he said. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. On Aug. 21 at about 1 a.m., police officers confronted the couple, who were inside their shop. We are focused on how to prevent this from happening again, she said. Belvedere City Manager Craig Middleton said one of the officers who was acting in a backup role is employed with Belvedere Police Department. 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. D, Tiburon, CA 94920 |. The supervisor demanded Khalif put his key in the door to prove ownership when a neighbor shouted at police identifying him. An officers observations of perceived race, sex and age are standard when reporting in to dispatchers, as well as in logs and police reports. 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. The governing councils are to hold a joint online Town Hall-Community Forum on Aug. 27. 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. My whole body was shaking and I could not make it stop. Another said, "I am incensed! Monaghan graduated from Union Institute and University in Sacramento with a bachelors degree in criminal justice management. He also holds a masters degree in security studies from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. I fing live here, do not tell me about whatever, Khalif responds. At one point he stopped across our store for a good minute. He did not comment on whether officers will face disciplinary actions pending the outcome of the investigation. The finalists were interviewed in person at Town Hall on Jan. 26 by Scardina, Public Works Director Steve Palmer, Community Development Director Dina Tasini and Administrative Services Director Suzanne Creekmore. Khalif recalled saying, you came here because you saw three Black people in the store.. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? 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. Im not going to answer your question. Your email address will not be published. In a later interview, Simpson said he was concerned by the way the three officers were surrounding Khalif. ", The community meeting comes after the city released body cam video showing the back and forth between both sides. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. "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. "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. You sure? 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. 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