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The city offered to settle with Atkinson for $125,000. The student's lawyer, Siddhartha Rathod, told local newspaper the Denver Post that he was disappointed Mr Smyly had not been fired and would still be paid. Read about our approach to external linking. More officers -- 8 in total -- eventually arrived, some with guns drawn. John Smyly questioned and followed Naropa University student Zayd . The city was being "disingenuous with the public" and "using taxpayer dollars to pay this officer," he added. In a documentary filmmaking class during her junior year at CU, Katrina Miller (Jour07) made a short movie about her friend, a Black student whod received a racially charged letter threatening her to step down from her post as student body president. DENVER >> A white Colorado police officer who pulled out his gun during a confrontation with a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week under an agreement that lets him . . On the video, Atkinson responds by shouting: Thats a gun! John Smiley was a Pitcher. Stop!. Boulder Police Officer John Smyly quit . Everyone really needs to open their eyes to all the truths of their community so we can fix it.. The findings likely would have resulted in suspension or possible termination, according to the department. He has led this program for nine seasons, earning five bowl berths, and in 2018 guiding the team to its first appearance in the AP Top 25's final rankings in 22 years. John Smyly was found in violation of department policies and resigned in May 2019 after an internal investigation into Smyly's encounter with Zayd Atkinson in Boulder on March 1, 2019. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. A video showing part of the scene went viral on the Internet, sparking outrage in the progressive Colorado city. Officer Smyly . On March 1 st, 2019, Officer John Smyly was conducting patrols when he saw Atkinson seated on a bench of the building that said "private property."Smyly approaches Atkinson as he sits on the bench to ask if he resides in the building. Smyly, who had been on paid leave since the tense encounter, was found in violation of two department policies but resigned his post before the end of the citys disciplinary process. He will receive commensurate pay and benefits during that period and a single, lump sum payment for any accrued and unused vacation time when his employment officially ends Feb. 9.A phone number for Smyly could not be located Thursday. We do not know the motive of the officer on why he approached this black man. A white Colorado police officer caught on video pulling a gun on a black man who was picking up trash outside his home has resigned, officials said Thursday. Atkinson also told ABC Newss Good Morning America in April that hes been struggling with stress and trauma since the encounter. As Atkinson attempted to continue to pick up trash, Smyly told him, Youre probably going to get tased, and eventually pulled out his gun, claiming Atkinsons trash grabber could be used as a weapon. The city on Thursday announced the settlement but did not include the terms in a news release. In a statement, City Attorney Tom Carr said firing the officer, John Smyly, would have led to a drawn-out appeal and potentially allowed him to keep his job. A white Colorado police officer who pulled out his gun during a confrontation with a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week . Smyly is resigning but will "exhaust" his paid leave. @O
$6(|a*P`t@dLYYo&$ ()lTA johhUCWLe8*%BsS@35,\4'Jaqm>$BlvR6 Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, executive summary of the internal affairs investigation, body camera videos, police report and dispatch tapes, Activists call for citizen review board after Boulder officers detain black man. The police officer who pulled a gun on a man picking up trash outside his own home in Boulder, Colorado, has resigned, city officials said Thursday. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. He did not mention the incident in his resignation letter.According to the new video footage, Smyly approached Atkinson on March 1 in front of the condo-style building, where he was using a metal tool with a claw at its base to put trash into a bucket. The officer, John Smyly, resigned this week under an agreement with city officials who found he had violated department policies. According to the summary, one officer drew his handgun when he arrived but re-holstered it in less than a minute while Smyly had his gun out until Atkinson put the trash-grabbing tool down. He then told Atkinson that he was obstructing a police officer, a jailable offense. Smyly later told Atkinson that he was being detained for trespassing. Most young men are single. An attorney for Atkinson called the agreement with the city of Boulder ridiculous., Boulder is essentially saying, 'Were going to pay this officer and let him resign for threatening Zayds life, for racially profiling Zayd,' attorney Siddhartha Rathod said. A phone number for Smyly could not be located Thursday. On March 1, 2019, back when few mainstream politicians used the term "systemic racism" while discussing law enforcement aimed at people of color, Boulder Police officer John Smyly starred in a . Police body camera footage released Thursday provided a full video account of the tense encounter, which had gained national attention based on video shot by someone inside a student dormitory at Naropa University, a liberal arts school associated with Buddhism in the city of Boulder. One officer can be seen holding a rifle; the investigative summary says the weapon fires bean bags. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned . The confrontation between Smyly and Atkinsonsparked massive backlash in the community. Millers video didnt make it out of the classroom (though her peers did give her a standing ovation), but Miller never forgot the pride and passion she felt drawing attention to injustice. When demonstrators took to the streets to show support for Atkinson and protest racism, the filmmakers grabbed their cameras and got to work. Body camera footage released Thursday provided a full video account of the tense encounter, which gained national attention based on video shot by someone inside the building. "That just pisses me off that my tax money is going there to this guy to hang out for a year after breaking the law and breaching my rights," Atkinson said. Im not tryi. He said he has had trouble sleeping since and spends time outdoors or with friends to calm him.My life right now is kind of restless, unsettled, he said.Carr, the city attorney, said the resignation agreement allowed the city to provide the community information more quickly, and it transitioned Officer Smyly out of a law enforcement career. The citys bargaining agreement with police officers requires an appeal for any disciplinary action and could have allowed Smyly to return to duty, he added.City officials said the investigation could not prove that Smyly acted because of Atkinsons race. One officer can be seen holding a rifle; the investigative summary says the weapon fires bean bags. When demonstrators took to the . Atkinson, who was holding a trash picker at the time, then told Smyly that he both lived and worked there before giving the officer his ID card. If you or I were to do this, we would be criminally charged. He will be on the city payroll until February 2020. Officer John Smyly. Oyeneyin was handcuffed and detained in his own home after police responded to a burglar alarm in process. (Siddhartha Rathod via AP) 1 of 2. 400 0 obj
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The film "This Is Not Who We Are" includes the testimonials of several black Boulder . Maybe he got a suspicious call or saw something but things escalated. To make matters worse, Smyly gets to chill at home with pay until Feb. 9 of next year while Atkinson says hes been plagued with anxiety by way of the trauma of the exchange. He then begins commands for the student to sit down on the pavement . Under the agreement, Smyly resigned . Based on the investigation, the Boulder Police Department will start additional training on de-escalation efforts for officers. We still have people who really believe that Boulder is just this perfect town, who believe that what happened to Zayd was an isolated incident, so I want to reach every single resident somehow, some way, Miller said. DENVER A white Colorado police officer who pulled out his gun during a confrontation with a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week under an agreement that lets him . Mr Atkinson told local broadcaster CBS4 Denver he was glad Officer Smyly was "being held accountable for something but it seems like it's just bare minimum things". Supervised 25 different police officer trainees, evaluating job performance and developing training plans to encourage professional growth and improve deficiencies. %PDF-1.6
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Learn more about John S.'s . After about eight minutes, more officers arrive and form a loose half circle around Atkinson. John Smyly was found in violation of department policies and resigned in May 2019 after an internal investigation into Smyly's encounter with Zayd Atkinson in Boulder on March 1, 2019. Mr Atkinson says in a video taken by a neighbour. A white Colorado police officer who confronted a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week under an agreement that lets him collect $69,000 in salary despite violating department policies. The city added that Smyly resigned before the city concluded an investigation into the incident. Kazeem Oyeneyin answers the door at his home in Raleigh, N.C., on Aug. 17. Colorado police confront man picking up trash on his lawn. More broadly, they hope as many people as possible will view the documentary and join us in trying to be the community that we want to be, Miller said. 0
Youre on my property with a gun in your hand, threatening to shoot me because Im picking up trash, Atkinson said. "Boulder is paying this officer nearly $80,000 in taxpayer money, giving him a year's paid vacation for what he did," Rathod said, adding that if any other citizen had done what Smyly did, they would be fired from their job and charged criminally. Carr, the city attorney, said the resignation agreement allowed the city to provide the community information more quickly, and it transitioned Officer Smyly out of a law enforcement career. The citys bargaining agreement with police officers requires an appeal for any disciplinary action and could have allowed Smyly to return to duty, he added. Smyly said he noticed Atkinson on the buildings rear patio and wanted to see if he lived or worked there.After Atkinson said he did, Smyly asked for identification with the address on it. On body-camera footage the city released Thursday, Atkinson can be heard saying, Im a student, I live here Im doing my job.. IE 11 is not supported. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. Call and let them know that by hiring officers who have a history of racial profiling, they are contributing to the racist culture of policing. When he refuses to ID the way the cop wants him to, John Smy. In a settlement, Smyly lost his gig but still will collect $69,000 in salary and wont see a blemish on his work record. On the video, Atkinson responds by shouting: Thats a gun! He did not mention the incident in his resignation letter. The officer, John Smyly, resigned this week under an agreement with city officials who found he had violated department policies. Department rule 8 (Conduct): Members use reasonable judgment and refrain from conduct which reflects unfavorably on the department. The citizens of Boulder should be outraged that Boulder either doesnt have the ability or the will to fire this officer and root out discrimination from this police department., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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A police officer in Colorado has resigned after confronting a black student picking up rubbish outside his shared accommodation. John Smyly, a former Boulder Colorado Police officer detains a man, Zayde Atkinson with no RAS. A big reason why I got into film and video is because of the storytelling aspect, said Miller. Boulder, CO 80309-0459, University of Colorado Boulder Regents of the University of Colorado "If you or I were to do this, we would be criminally charged. DENVER (AP) A white Colorado police officer who pulled out his gun during a confrontation with a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week under an agreement that lets him collect $69,000 in salary despite violating department policies. The independent review, conducted by former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Bob Troyer, will soon be released by the city. We would immediately lose our jobs.. The former Boulder police officer who resigned after pointing a gun at a Black Naropa student has taken a temporary civilian position with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office . The City of Boulder concluded the investigation into a March 1, 2019 incident involving an encounter between Zayd Atkinson and Boulder Police officers. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Smyly resigned prior to the conclusion of the disciplinary process, but police indicated the process would have likely resulted in suspension or termination. Its hard to believe now, but there was a time when there was no Google in Boulder. However, Smyly resigned before the investigation concluded. 2 Followers, 0 Following, 1 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from John Smyly (@reformed_cop) Featuring historical context and emotional interviews with present-day Black residents of Boulder including children and teens grappling with racist bullies at school This Is [Not] Who We Are shows another side of a city that views itself as progressive. When he refuses to ID the way the cop wants him to, John Smyly escalates the situation. City officials said the investigation could not prove that the officer, John Smyly, acted because of Zayd Atkinson's race. Film is the tool you can use to help other people say what they need to say, said Strong. The city added that Atkinson can be seen holding a bucket and a metal trash grabber. Atkinson was picking up trash outside his dormitory when a white police officer in Boulder, Colo., detained him in March 2019. The officer, John Smyly, resigned this week under an agreement with . As part of his resignation agreement, Smyly will officially end his employment with Boulder on Feb. 9, 2020 after using his accrued floating holiday leave, sick and permitted administrative leave. The report released with the video footage said Smyly had no authority to detain Atkinson or probable cause to charge him with any crime and should have left once Atkinson provided his name, address and his reason for being there. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned his police role on May 9 but will remain an employee through February without performing any work. Officer Smyly drew his gun and called in backup during the confrontation in March. On Thursday morning, the city of Boulder announced the investigation had closed and the officer, who had already resigned, had not racially profiled the man. It can be a great influencer, and Ive always known that there are certain issues in the world I want to address and the best medium to do that, for me, was film.. 411 0 obj
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Advertisement. Since Live PD and Cops was cancelled, James Freeman does LIVE STREAMING COP WATCHES. October 1, 2020. "The city of Boulder is paying this officer nearly $80,000 [71,500] for violating the constitutional rights of Zayd," he said. Zayd Atkinson, a student at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, was picking up garbage outside of his residence when officer John Smyly approached. Atkinson echoed Rathod's remarks in an interview with Denver7. Boulder police launch an internal investigation after a video surfaces showing officers confronting an African American man picking up trash in Boulder, Colorado. John Smyly, a former Boulder Colorado Police officer detains a man, Zayde Atkinson with no RAS. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Such is the case of Boulder, Colo., police officer John Smyly over his interaction with Zayd Atkinson on March 1st this year. "I don't have a weapon! May 16, 2019, 9:54 PM. Thats what youre gonna do, officer? According to the summary, one officer drew his handgun when he arrived but re-holstered it in less than a minute while Smyly had his gun out until Atkinson put the trash-grabbing tool down.The report released with the video footage said Smyly had no authority to detain Atkinson or probable cause to charge him with any crime and should have left once Atkinson provided his name, address and his reason for being there.Atkinson, 26, said he believes Smyly should have been fired immediately. Atkinson provided his school ID, which did not have an address and then offered to let himself into the building as proof. All Rights Reserved. And then you make it beautiful, you hope, so that lots of people are moved by it and want to engage with it. He said Boulder either lacks the ability or will to root out racism from this police department. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. This is a bucket! In a statement released on Thursday, The city of Boulder announced that an investigation found that Smyly violated two police department policies: BOULDER, Colo. One of the Boulder police officers who confronted a black man as he was picking up trash in his yard has been found to be in violation of department policies and has resigned . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Boulder is essentially saying were going to pay this officer and let him resign for threatening Zayds life, for racially profiling Zayd, said Atkinsons attorney, Siddhartha Rathod. Investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police authority and public trust and conduct, the city attorney said. If you have information about the department Smyly is working for now, please email the information to realjamesfreeman@gmail.com, so I can publish it, warning potential new victims of his presence. But an independent review of the confrontation found no impropriety in the procedures . TwoFeather. An attorney for Atkinson called the agreement with the city of Boulder ridiculous.Boulder is essentially saying, 'Were going to pay this officer and let him resign for threatening Zayds life, for racially profiling Zayd,' attorney Siddhartha Rathod said. Atkinsons behavior reportedly led Smyly to radio for backup because the resident was being uncooperative and unwilling to put down a blunt object, a police statement obtained by ABC News said. (Facebook . Investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police . Smyly drew his Taser and followed Atkinson to the back of the building, repeatedly telling him to sit down on the ground and put the weapon down, referring to the trash tool. Atkinson then started to walk away and continue picking up trash after Smyly asked for his address and date of birth, leading Smyly to radio for help. Smyly was allowed to resign, and is likely working for another department at this time. Smyly later said he believed his stun gun would be ineffective in subduing Atkinson because of the heavy coat he was wearing at the time, according to the report. City officials said the investigation could not prove that Smyly acted because of Atkinsons race. It's like Live PD, except actually live, and without the \"cops can do no wrong\" bias.music in this videoLove Is Blind (Instrumental Version) - Coma Svenssonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u78BBpHcz44Wasted Education - Blue Topazhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqmKzeeDj54 At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Atkinson responded by showing the officer his school identification card and telling him that he lived there. Facebook gives people the power to share. Colorado police officer John Smyly who pulled his gun on Zayd Atkinson, a student at Naropa University picking up trash in front of his apartment building, has resigned. John Smiley was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round of the 1983 MLB June Amateur Draft from Perkiomen School (Pennsburg, PA). Atkinson repeats he's provided his identification but Smyly wants more proof. Check out footage of the exchange between Smyly and Atkinson. John Smyly resigned from the BPD after pointing a gun at Black Naropa student Zayd Atkinson, and he was just hired by Boulder County Sheriff. Though National Geographic may have named Boulder the happiest city in America in 2017, that description is more true for some residents than others, the filmmakers argue. CU ecologists are tracking down the surviving trees of the Front Ranges all but vanished apple orchards and priming a renewal. A police internal affairs report said that Smylys choice to detain Atkinson was not supported by reasonable suspicion that Mr. Atkinson was committing, had committed, or was about to commit a crime.. The officer, John Smyly, was identified Thursday as the 14-year department veteran seen in a 16-minute video posted to YouTube after confronting Zayd Atkinson outside a Naropa University dorm in Boulder on March 1, the Boulder Daily Camera reports. The Associated Press reports he will earn benefits and a salary during this time and will be compensated for any unused holiday he accrues. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.async=true;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); Atkinson, 26, said he believes Smyly should have been fired immediately. Carr said investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police authority and public trust and conduct. A white police officer who pulled out his gun during a heated confrontation with a black college student picking up trash outside his Colorado dorm is resigning and will continue to collect his paycheck for the next eight months, city officials said. My life right now is kind of restless, unsettled, he said. Smyly reportedly asked Atkinson if he was permitted to be at the location. hbbd```b``>"gk`G`vd "Y rdle`bd`u$300 *
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The city of Bouldersaid in a statement Thursday that officer John Smyly violated multiple department policies when heconfrontedZayd Atkinson, 26, in March. They left after determining that Atkinson had a right to be on the property. Atkinson asked for Smylys supervisor several times during the footage and a total of eight officers and a sergeant responded to the scene. Police body camera footage released Thursday . The settlement allowed the city to provide the community information more quickly, and it transitioned Officer Smyly out of a law enforcement career, he said. Smyly drew his stun gun and followed Atkinson to the back of the building, repeatedly telling him to sit down on the ground and put the weapon down, referring to the trash tool. Smyly next asked for Atkinsons date of birth. The body camera videos, the police reports and dispatch tapes related to the incident are available at https://t.co/Luru5y5XJk pic.twitter.com/1vquVsUp7u. {mosads}While the finding likely would have resulted in suspension or possibly termination, Officer Smyly resigned prior to the conclusion of the disciplinary process, the statement said. Smyly then detained Atkinson for further investigation,which prompted Atkinson to grow frustrated. When Zayde Atkinson refuses, Smyly threatens to tase him. A white Colorado police officer who confronted a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week under an agreement that lets him collect $69,000 in salary despite violating department policies. If you or I did what Officer Smyly did to Zayd Atkinson, not only would we be immediately fired, we would be criminally prosecuted, attorney Siddhartha Rathod told the newspaper. The Boulder City Council has also created a task force to study police oversight. The shepherd boy, the wolf and the threat to Israeli democracy. DENVER (AP) A white Colorado police officer who pulled out his gun during a confrontation with a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week under an agreement that lets him collect $69,000 in salary despite violating department policies. 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM PDT. Carr said the resignation agreement allowed the city to provide the community information more quickly, and it transitioned Officer Smyly out of a law enforcement career. The citys bargaining agreement with police officers requires an appeal for any disciplinary action and could have allowed Smyly to return to duty, he added. After about eight minutes, more Boulder police officers arrive and form a loose half circle around Atkinson. A Colorado police officer, John Smyly resigned after an incident he had with a local resident where he approached this black man who was picking up trash around the residency he lived at. He resigned before a disciplinary process commenced. The officer, John Smyly, resigned this week under an agreement with city officials who found he had violated department policies. We do urge caution as this video could trigger some. A police officer in Colorado has resigned after confronting a black student picking up rubbish outside his shared accommodation. Im picking up trash, and youre holding a gun!. Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. They hope that after viewing the film, people will feel motivated to take action or start down a path of self-education, however they feel compelled to whether thats by joining the Boulder County branch of the NAACP, reading books on white privilege, having difficult conversations about race and ethnicity or something else entirely. endstream
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Atkinson was picking up trash outside his dormitory when a white police officer in Boulder, Colo., detained him in March, 2019. Published: May. One of the officers involved in the latter scenario, John Smyly, resigned from the BPD earlier this month. Carr said investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police authority and public trust and conduct. The man he tried to bully and intimidate, Zayde Atkinson, NEVER gave in. 2023 BBC. is a native Washingtonian and resides in the Greater Washington area. Atkinson, 26, said he believes Smyly should have been fired immediately. Atkinson repeatedly said he had not done anything wrong. Officer John Smyly was allowed to resign. While we have no proof racial bias was a motivating factor, the internal affairs investigation resulted in sustained violations of police policies.. Smyly . By Ben Kesslen. Smyly, a 14-year vet with no history of . We've received your submission. Police body camera footage released Thursday provided a full video account of . A white Colorado police officer who confronted a black man picking up trash around his dormitory resigned this week under an agreement that lets him collect $69,000 in salary despite violating department policies.Body camera footage released Thursday provided a full video account of the tense encounter, which gained national attention based on video shot by someone inside the building.