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. An independent review conducted by former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado Bob Troyer will be released once its complete, which is expected to be next week. Stop!. endstream
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<. John Smyly questioned and followed Naropa University student Zayd Atkinson near his home in Boulder. As part of an agreement, hell remain an employee through February and earn roughly $69,000 in salary for unused holiday and sick time, officials said. That footage only showed Zayd Atkinson holding a bucket and a tool for picking up trash as police officers surrounded him outside the dormitory for students at Naropa University, a liberal arts school associated with Buddhism. Lawmakers trounce Lobbyists in annual charity hockey game, These four House Republicans broke with the GOP to oppose inflation estimates bill, Biden mocks Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Isnt she amazing?, Union rep: Employees reporting illness after working on cleanup for East Palestine derailment, Biden urges Democrats to tout policy wins: Let the people know who did it for them, Pence disagrees with Haleys call for competency tests: The American people can sort that out, Judge says Starbucks committed egregious and widespread labor violations fighting unions, Washington applauds private-sector insulin cap, also told ABC Newss Good Morning America, The Memo: Lightfoot is latest Democrat to fall to anger over crime, Fight in high school classroom leaves one dead, one injured, RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan denied parole by California board, Why a DC crime bill is creating big problems for Democrats, Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything related to him: Peter Strzok. 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. In a settlement, Smyly lost his gig but still will collect $69,000 in salary and wont see a blemish on his work record. Published: May. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. One of the officers involved in the latter scenario, John Smyly, resigned from the BPD earlier this month. One officer can be seen holding a rifle; the investigative summary says the weapon fires bean bags. Investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police authority and public trust and conduct, the city attorney said. 2023 BBC. Smyly was conducting extra patrols due to recent crime in the area when he encountered Atkinson with an unknown object in his left hand, according to a summary of the probe released by Boulder police Chief Greg Testa. Officer John Smyly was allowed to resign. He is likely employed at a different police department at this time. 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 . He tries to make his victim sit like a dog, for no reason other than to assert dominance over him. 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. Watch live: White House monkeypox response team holds briefing, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A documentary at this year's Denver Film Festival is challenging the City of Boulder's inclusive reputation. The city of Bouldersaid in a statement Thursday that officer John Smyly violated multiple department policies when heconfrontedZayd Atkinson, 26, in March. We do not know the motive of the officer on why he approached this black man. Maybe he got a suspicious call or saw something but things escalated. 1202 University Avenue, 459 UCB [The positive reaction] makes me want to work even harder toward fixing these problems, and Im feeling that same sense of energy and responsibility from audiences, said Miller. 418 0 obj
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The officer, John Smyly, resigned this week under an agreement with city officials who found he had violated department policies. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 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. ", US police detain black man picking rubbish, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "I will not sit down, I refuse to sit down, until you guys put your (expletive) weapons away," Atkinson said. It feels like they are jumping on this train with me after watching the film and hearing the stories.. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned his police role on May 9 but will remain an employee through February without performing any work. Atkinson asked for Smylys supervisor several times during the footage and a total of eight officers and a sergeant responded to the scene. Facebook gives people the power to share. A video showing part of the scene went viral on the Internet, sparking outrage in the progressive Colorado city. When Zayde continues to refuse to be John Smyly's b****, Smyly brandished a fire arm to try to further intimidate his victim into compliance. ABC News noted that other officers arrived on the scene soon after. May 17, 2019, 6:17 AM PDT. Smyly next asked for Atkinsons date of birth. Now, the creators are fielding requests to screen the film in Boulder and beyond; theyre also creating accompanying study guides to help people understand and discuss the themes depicted in the film. The city offered to settle with Atkinson for $125,000. Officer John Smyly. If you know what department Smyly is working it, please email that information to realjamesfreeman@gmail.com, so I can publicly publish that information, warning potential new victims.ID Refusal by Boulder Colorado man, Zayde Atkinson results in threats and officer John Smyly brandishing a fire arm.email videos you want covered on this channel to Realjamesfreeman@gmail.com James Freeman does first amendment audits, cop watching, cop blocking, and more. Miller, along with Beret Strong (Engl83) and John Tweedy (Engl82), are sparking important conversations about race and inclusion with their film This Is [Not] Who We Are, which explores the disconnect between Boulder's self-proclaimed commitment to diversity and Black residents lived experiences. The officer "did not have authority to detain Mr Atkinson", the department wrote in their report. At one point, eight police officers were surrounding Atkinson, but they eventually left after confirming Atkinson did indeed live in the building as he claimed. Im picking up trash and youre holding a gun!. "That means you can do whatever you want and break the law and get away with it.". KATHLEEN FOODY. Most young women are not. Atkinson refused, then picked up the bucket and tool and walked away. John Smiley was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round of the 1983 MLB June Amateur Draft from Perkiomen School (Pennsburg, PA). 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. City officials said the investigation could not prove that the officer, John Smyly, acted because of Zayd Atkinsons race. 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. 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. Atkinson's attorney, Denver-based civil rights attorney Siddhartha Rathod, said that Boulder was using taxpayer dollars to reward Smyly for racially profiling his client and putting Atkinson in fear for his life. 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. Youre gonna shoot a resident on his property for picking up trash?, An investigative summary said Smyly drew his gun when the two men reached the back of the building. Police body camera footage released Thursday . He will, however, remain an employee through February . 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. Now, 15 years later, Miller is once again using documentary film as a vehicle for social change. Judge says Starbucks committed egregious and widespread labor violations Zero-calorie sweetener popular in keto diets linked to strokes, heart attacks, Trumps polling strength causes heartburn for Senate GOP, Senate group wades into tough talks on Social Security, China, Belarus call for cease-fire, negotiations in Ukraine. IE 11 is not supported. Im not tryi. Boulder officials conducted an investigation of the March incident of officer John Smyly confronting Zayd Atkinson outside his home. 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. setTimeout( function() { @O
$6(|a*P`t@dLYYo&$ ()lTA johhUCWLe8*%BsS@35,\4'Jaqm>$BlvR6 "The city of Boulder is paying this officer nearly $80,000 [71,500] for violating the constitutional rights of Zayd," he said. Oyeneyin was handcuffed and detained in his own home after police responded to a burglar alarm in process. The city of Boulder said in a statement Thursday that officer John Smyly violated multiple department policies when he confronted Zayd Atkinson, 26, in March. This is a bucket! Officer Smyly got his attention and asked him to stop. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. window.addEventListener( 'loadOrInteraction', function() { 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. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? On the video, Atkinson responds by shouting: Thats a gun! has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. Put that down, Smyly said on the tape. Embattled NC sheriff resigns again before DA details accusations against him in court. 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. Atkinson refused then picked up the bucket and tool and walked away. Smyly violated police authority and public trust and conduct, according to the review process that wouldve likely ended in his suspension or termination had he not already resigned from the department, police told the newspaper. The exchange between Officer Smyly and Mr. Atkinson does not represent the professionalism of the Boulder Police Department nor the community Boulder desires to be, City Attorney Tom Carr said in a statement to the newspaper. Zayd Atkinson, a student at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, was picking up garbage outside of his residence when officer John Smyly approached. 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. A police officer in Colorado has resigned after confronting a black student picking up rubbish outside his shared accommodation. Boulder Police Department's investigation found Mr Smyly had violated the department's rules on police authority, public trust and conduct. We do urge caution as this video could trigger some. When he refuses to ID the way the cop wants him to, John Smy. %PDF-1.6
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Atkinson said he did, and Smyly asked for identification with the address on it. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. In this undated photo provided by lawyer Siddhartha Rathod, Zayd Atkinson poses for a photo. Follow @dlchandler123 Smyly, a 14-year vet with no history of . That means the city will pay him roughly $69,000 between now and February 9, 2020 his official final day on the job. John Smyly, the Boulder, Colorado, officer who initiated contact with Zayd Atkinson that resulted in a tense interaction where several officers drew their guns, was allowed to resign. Officer quits after pulling gun on black college student picking up trash outside dorm. More officers -- 8 in total -- eventually arrived, some with guns drawn. The man he tried to bully and intimidate, Zayde Atkinson, NEVER gave in. John Smyly, a former police officer in the city of Boulder, Colo., will not face harsh penalties after he racially profiled, harassed, and threatened a Black man doing a good deed in his community . Atkinson, 26, said he believes Smyly should have been fired immediately. Advertisement. CU ecologists are tracking down the surviving trees of the Front Ranges all but vanished apple orchards and priming a renewal. We've received your submission. I have practiced law for over 28 years, 14 of those years as a federal prosecutor and . D.L. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. 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. View the profiles of people named John Smyly. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, The Associated Press reports he will earn benefits and a salary during this time, The officer "did not have authority to detain Mr Atkinson", the department wrote in their report, US police accused of beating black officer, Bank calls police over black man's cheque, Mr Atkinson told local broadcaster CBS4 Denver, The student's lawyer, Siddhartha Rathod, told local newspaper the Denver Post that he was disappointed Mr Smyly had not been fired, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. Under a settlement with the department, Mr Smyly will stay on the city payroll until February 2020. Read about our approach to external linking. It was a frightening experience. Alumni Association I thought that once the firearm was out that that meant that he was going to try to kill me, Atkinson said. Thats what youre gonna do, officer? Investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police . Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. More officers -- 8 in total -- eventually arrived, some with guns drawn. D.L. 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 . 411 0 obj
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Atkinson repeatedly said he had not done anything wrong. "If you or I were to do this, we would be criminally charged. Investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police authority and public trust and conduct, the city attorney said. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned his police role May 9 but will remain an employee through February without performing any work. Your hand is on your weapon and youre gonna shoot me, Atkinson shouted. Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything Christie: Trump grand jury foreperson did a lot of damage to case, Bill Maher: I am afraid of Trump on a very personal level. Thats what youre gonna do officer? John Smyly, a former Boulder Colorado Police officer detains a man, Zayde Atkinson with no RAS. Officer Smyly . The confrontation between Smyly and Atkinsonsparked massive backlash in the community. We would immediately lose our jobs.". Authorities have completed the investigation into a Boulder police officer who tried to detain a black man cleaning trash around his home, and the police department has released all related body camera footage and reports. 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. The exchange between Officer Smyly and Mr. Atkinson does not represent the professionalism of the Boulder Police Department nor the community Boulder desires to be, City Attorney Tom Carr said in a statement. . BOULDER, Colo. -- New video shows the heated encounter that went viral back in March -- a black man confronted by a Boulder police officer while picking up trash in his own yard. Carr said investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police authority and public trust and conduct. Associated Press / May 17, 2019. Watch: Police confront black man in his own yard. Smyly is a 14-year department veteran was found in violation of two department policies. We have concluded this hire was not helpful to our equity work, and I wish . 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 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. Atkinson repeatedly said he had not done anything wrong.Your hand is on your weapon and youre gonna shoot me, Atkinson shouted. Im picking up trash, and youre holding a gun!. Atkinson and BPD patrol officer John Smyly (and, subsequently, other responding officers) ("the Incident"). hb```*f 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. 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. 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! After about eight minutes, more Boulder police officers arrive and form a loose half circle around Atkinson. Youre probably going to get tased in a second, because you have a weapon, Smyly told Atkinson before brandishing his handgun. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned . Atkinson repeatedly said he had not done anything wrong. 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. 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 . Join Facebook to connect with John Smyly and others you may know. (Facebook . After about eight minutes, more officers arrive and form a loose half circle around Atkinson. But none of those officers, including Smyly, pointed their weapons at Atkinson, the report found. 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. We would immediately lose our jobs.. Privacy Legal & Trademarks Campus Map. 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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. A phone number for Smyly could not be located Thursday. Mr. Atkinson turned, took out his ear buds, and asked what was going on. All Rights Reserved. Kazeem Oyeneyin answers the door at his home in Raleigh, N.C., on Aug. 17. On body-camera footage the city released Thursday, Atkinson can be heard saying, Im a student, I live here Im doing my job.. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Cellphone footage shot by a neighbor showed Smyly holding his firearm amid the confrontation. We would immediately lose our jobs.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.Under the agreement, Smyly resigned his police role May 9 but will remain an employee through February without performing any work. The film centers on a recent incident that made headlines around the world: In March 2019, Boulder police officer John Smyly confronted and, ultimately, pointed his gun at Zayd Atkinson, a Black man and a student at Naropa University who was picking up trash outside of his dorm as part of his work-study job. Smyly was allowed to resign, and is likely working for another department at this time. A police officer in Colorado has resigned after confronting a black student picking up rubbish outside his shared accommodation. Youre on my property with a gun in your hand, threatening to shoot me because Im picking up trash, the man said to the officer. City Attorney Tom Carr said firing Smyly would have led to a drawn-out appeal and potentially allowed him to keep his job. 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. He will be on the city payroll until February 2020. The Associated Press reports he will earn benefits and a salary during this time and will be compensated for any unused holiday he accrues. 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. Smyly asked for Atkinsons date of birth. WEST POINT, N.Y. Army head coach Jeff Monken is giving a history lesson. The body camera footage of Officer Smyly shows the exchange between go sour after Atkinson told him that he was a resident and offered to show him his access . The independent review, conducted by former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Bob Troyer, will soon be released by the city. This is a bucket. When Zayde Atkinson refuses, Smyly threatens to tase him. Boulder police launch an internal investigation after a video surfaces showing officers confronting an African American man picking up trash in Boulder, Colorado. A police officer in Colorado has resigned after confronting a black student picking up rubbish outside his shared accommodation. A Colorado police officer who detained a black man picking up trash in his yard is resigning after being found in violation of department policies. 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. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned . Recordings emerged of Greene referring to deputies in his department as "Black bastards" and "snakes.". 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