https://old.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/cijav8/officer_pulling_out_his_gun_on_a_student_outside/. Body cam footage shows a School Resource Officer at a River Ridge High School threaten to shoot a student trying to leave campus on Dec. 17, 2019. However, the internal affairs investigation included a review of a video from a building-mounted camera, which revealed Atkinson was eating food and using his mobile phone. Atkinson threatened to sue . An attorney for Atkinson called the agreement with the city of Boulder "ridiculous." "Boulder is essentially saying we're going to pay this officer and let him resign for threatening Zayd's life . Naropa University student Zayd Atkinson speaks about being racially profiled by a Boulder Police officer for picking up trash with a wand on his own property. If it aint broke, dont fix it, the report read. Smyly, a 14-year veteran of the department, resigned from active duty on May 16. University of Colorado Boulder Officer Drew Matthews (image via department) Under the anonymity of the internet, a University of Colorado Boulder police officer trolled . This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In a statement released on Thursday, The city of Boulder announced that an investigation found that Smyly violated two police department policies: Prolonged litigation will adversely impact those efforts. Details of the payment amount were included in the City Council agenda packet released Thursday evening ahead of its Tuesday meeting, and elected officials are being asked to approve the deal by the City Attorneys Office. Resources for the homeless in Boulder, CO, Zayd Atkinson aspires to be a perpetual victim (Im not buying it). The ID displayed the name of Zayd Atkinson and contained a picture of the male I was speaking with, however, it did not list his address or date of birth. Officers in the two cases resigned from Boulder Police Department. Mr. Atkinson and the City are settling any potential claims arising from this interaction so that the parties may focus on the continued healing of both the community and Mr. Atkinson. 0:24 - Zayd A. Atkinson told the officer that he lived in the building and showed him his school identification card. Though the (Professional Standards Unit) only investigates about three Class 1 cases a year, those cases will be handled under much less stress, and the risk of error due to time pressure and workload will be reduced, if trained support staff is ready when needed.. This wasn't enough for Officer Smyly. Why would you think that you could tase me? 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. All Rights Reserved. . Smyly said he was concerned Atkinson might have been trespassing. They unanimously approved the payout Tuesday. In a statement released on Thursday, The city of Boulder announced that an investigation found that Smyly violated two police department policies: On March 1, Officer Smyly approached Zayd Atkinson, 26, at his residence to investigate a possible trespass. This report is an executive summary of a personnel investigation into the allegation of serious misconduct involving a Boulder Police Officer. Officer Smyly, an Anglo male, decided to question why Zayd Atkinson was there. The city settled with Atkinson in March 2020 for $125,000. Hundreds of people marched Sunday to the Boulder Police Department, passing near the site where an officer detained 26-year-old Zayd Atkinson on March 1. Atkinson was allegedly racially profiled by a Boulder Police officer for picking up trash on his own property. The investigation was conducted by former U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer along with Michael Rankin and Robert Evans, both of Bluestone Investigative and Risk Solutions. On March 1 Smyly stopped Atkinson while he was picking up trash next to the building he lives in using a pole and asked him numerous questions. 2701 Lawrence Street, Suite 100 The report notes Boulder police Chief Greg Testa got the first complaint about the incident on March 3 from Atkinsons mother, and referred the matter to internal affairs on March 4. At one point, Atkinson said he turned his back and walked around to the back of the building as the officer followed him with a Taser in his hand, he said. approval of past meeting minu, which historically does not receive discussion. Troyer also is investigating a separate incident in which a police officer arrested a black man with a cane who was filming officers interacting with homeless people. The grouping of routine items on the city council meeting agenda (e.g. The City is committed to learning from this incident and moving forward to become a safer, more . The body camera videos, the police reports . Looking back on the incident, Atkinson says that when he saw the officer get out the stun gun, he thought 'Oh my gosh, he's going to shoot me.". Atkinson walked away, the subject officer followed from a distance. Mr. Atkinson and the City are settling any potential claims arising from this interaction so that the parties may focus on the continued healing of both the community and Mr. Atkinson. The officer decided to self-initiate contact with Mr. Atkinson, According to the incident summary, the reason Smyly decided to monitor the student is that he saw Mr. Atkinson manipulating an unknown object in his left hand as he held it close to his mouth, prompting him to drive closer to Mr. Atkinson to see what he was doing.. There are still liberal snowflakes trying to stir up indignation over the overblown drama of the Zayd Atkinson incident. He said he still hasn't received an apology, and the new report is just Boulder police's way of covering their backs. In this undated photo provided by lawyer Siddhartha Rathod, Zayd Atkinson poses for a photo. What happened to Officer John Smyly who resigned from BPD after illegal detention of Zayd Atkinson? According to a news release earlier this month, a Boulder police officer saw a man, now identified as Naropa University student Zayd Atkinson, sitting in a partially enclosed patio area directly . I thought that once the firearm was out that that meant that he was going to try to kill me, Atkinson said on Good Morning America in April. "Not only that you know I'm a black man, I have dreads. Hogwash! Atkinson was picking up trash outside his dormitory when a white police officer in Boulder, Colo . Im picking up trash and youre holding a gun.. (Jeremy Papasso/Staff photographer) Boulder is set to issue a $125,000 settlement payment to Zayd Atkinson, the black Naropa University student who was confronted by a now-former city police officer last year while picking up trash outside his school housing unit. The officers arrived and later left after they determined Atkinson had the right to be there. Zayd was the first adult male to become a Muslim and the only Muslim apart from Muhammad to be mentioned by name in the Quran. "I continued to go back to work and pick up trash and clean up my grounds.". Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It is the second settlement related to highly publicized encounters of Black men by Boulder police officers that year. Email your thoughts to, established a new citizen oversight group. Additionally, the City arranged for the departure of the officer. In a viral video, Atkinson was confronted by a police officer while he was picking up trash outside of his . By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Scroll down for video "I believe that this man had approached me because I'm a black male in an all white town. Zayd Atkinson was the subject of a viral video in which he was surrounded by 8 Boulder Police officers, some of them brandishing firearms, as he was picking up garbage outside of his home. He is originally from Hawaii and enjoys the beach, camping, golf, beer and writing third-person bios about himself that exaggerate how outdoorsy he is. "I was suffering with a lot of anxiety, a lot of depression. Those are the statistics that bear on the Zayd Atkinson drama, in which no shots were fired, no Taser was deployed, no pepper spray was used, no tickets were issued, and no arrest was made. I didnt know what else to do besides, you know, to fight with my voice and to practice my rights, which were thoroughly being breached., The city of Boulder stated, that while the finding likely would have resulted in suspension or possibly termination, Officer Smyly resigned prior to the conclusion of the disciplinary process., John Smylys resignation agreement with the city was negotiated by City Attorney Tom Carr, who explained that the resignation immediately removes Officer Smyly from law enforcement and prevents his reinstatement to the Boulder Police Department., Get the top DEI news delivered straight to your inbox, 5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: February 23, 5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: February 17, Race, Homelessness and the Role of Corporate Social Responsibility, How Companies Are Celebrating Black History Month, 5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: February 9. "Boulder is essentially saying we're going to pay this officer and let him resign for threatening Zayd's life, for racially profiling Zayd," said Atkinson's attorney, Siddhartha Rathod. Atkinson was detained by Smyly for further investigation and he made a call for backup. During this period, the officer was alone with Mr. Atkinson., Im picking up trash and youre holding a gun. Internal Affairs Investigation Case Number: IA2019-001. Smyly called in for a cover car and told Atkinson he was obstructing a police officer and was detaining him and investigating him for trespass. Boulder and Zayd Atkinson, a black Naropa student who was confronted by a police officer while picking up trash outside his apartment, have agreed to settle any civil claims involving the incident. "Well I believe that this man had approached me because I'm a black male in an all-white town," Atkinson said later. Email your thoughts to boulderbeatnews@gmail.com, Police arrests Boulder Boulder Police Department city council city of Boulder cops lawsuit officers police reform Sammie Lawrence settlement use of force Waylon Lolotai Zayd Atkinson. City council is set to approve the payout during a special Monday night meeting, the only non-coronavirus item on the agenda. "It definitely brings fear to my heart knowing that some people don't survive. Once the additional officers who arrived assessed the situation, they used appropriate de-escalation techniques and left. 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. However, none of the officers explained why they wanted him to sit down. In our review of (the sergeants) work, we did the same and confirmed there were no apparent racial disparities reflected in Officer Smylys number of stops, duration of stops, types of stops, reasons for stops, results of stops, use of (body-worn camera) during stops, or searches of people he stopped.. "I was not going to just fall in line again and just be a dog," Atkinson told CBS4 on Thursday. Zayd gave his name and confirmed that he lived at the location. Atkinson said he's trying to work through the painful incident and wants to meet with city officials to start a dialogue about their policies and officer training. Whether movers in Fort Collins are helping you Boulder Police Department / Courtesy photo. Will Denver voters elect a mayor who will stop enabling homelessness. Following the March 1 episode with Naropa student Zayd Atkinson, also described in the complaint, Lolotai was caught on video again during the April 5 arrest of Sammie Lawrence, who tried to . Atkinson repeats he's provided his identification but Smyly wants more proof. The citysettled with Atkinson in March 2020 for $125,000. I asked Atkinson if he had anything with his address listed on it. During his interview, the subject officer stated that at this point, he was unaware of Mr. Atkinsons race, because he had only seen him from a distance and approached him from behind, the incident summary states. In addition to increased oversight, BPD revamped its use of force policies in August 2020. While the report recommended Boulder not change its internal investigation process, it did strongly recommend the police department create an official staff position to support the Professional Standards Unit sergeant. Up to this point, Mr. Atkinson had been polite but surprised by Officer Smylys presence, the independent report read. Atkinson was picking up trash outside his dormitory when a white police officer in Boulder, Colo . 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The training of the additional officers who arrived on scene contributed to the resolution of this incident without further escalation or injury. The Boulder Police Department said it placed the first officer on administrative leave while it investigated the incident. But Smyly kept insisting Atkinson tell him his unit number, wanting further proof that he lived there. While the report said Atkinson was justified in his confusion and frustration, it said at no point in the entire incident did anyone use racial language, slurs or innuendo.. The officer who confronted Atkinson resigned from the Boulder Police Department, and the Department enhanced oversight . Click here to read this article in its entirety at www.bouldercolorado.com, Rathod | Mohamedbhai LLC At one point the officer says, "you're probably going to get tased.". 2701 Lawrence Street, Suite 100 Printed By: RAABP1, 05/14/2019 12:19 Page 4 R_CS3NC REPORTING . May 17, 2019, 6:17 AM PDT. Meanwhile, Zayd said talk is cheap. ", 2 teen girls arrested in SF scooter attack, police say, Doctor urges that heart health be a year-round priority, Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid pressure to slash costs. According to the police report, Smyly asked Atkinson . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He said he gave the officer his ID and key card for the building, but the situation escalated as Atkinson refused to acquiesce when the officer ordered for him to sit down. Zayd is an actor, who was emboldened to behave as he did precisely because he knew nothing bad would happen, and hundreds of Boulder liberals would hail him as a hero. Newly-released body camera video shows how it all started. Atkinson beleives he was "penalized for practicing my rights," and his attorney, Siddhartha Rathod, said the officer's punishment doesn't reflect that. He then begins commands for the student to sit down on the pavement . Finally, police confirm his story by asking someone else if he does, in fact, live there. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Boulder City Attorney Tom Carr and Atkinson's attorneys at Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC issued a joint statement on Thursday. The report released with the body camera footage noted the officer did not have authority to detain Mr Atkinson, or probable cause to . The encounter led to allegations of racial profiling and police misconduct. Smyly resigned on Wednesday before the start of a planned administrative hearing into the matter. Mr. That lack of explanation solidified Mr. Atkinsons perception that he was not being treated honestly and fairly, which increased his agitation and heightened his berating of the officers.. Privacy Policy. The city is committed to learning from this incident and moving forward to become a safer, more welcoming, and respectful place for all.. Atkinson was picking up trash outside his dormitory when a white police officer in Boulder, Colo., detained him in March, 2019. The city on Thursday announced the settlement but did not include the terms in a news release. The (Professional Standards Unit) investigation resulted in a complete, thorough, impartial report package, the independent report reads. BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - John Smyly, a Boulder police officer, has resigned after his department says he violated two rules when he questioned and followed a Naropa University student who was outside his home. 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. All of the additional officers responding reported that they believed this to be a serious situation because of what they knew from the radio traffic, the report states. But sometimes there's just no excuse for police behavior. Under a settlement with the city, Smyly will remain on Boulders payroll until February 2020. Councilwoman Rachel Friend added, I hope this settlement brings you some peace., (Authors note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Lawrences attorneys, additional information from the lawsuit and action from city council Tuesday. Executive Summary. As a result of the listening session, the City established a civilian police oversight task force that made recommendations which resulted in the adoption of an ordinance establishing a new civilian police oversight model. Atkinison sued, and in March of 2020 he was awarded $125,000 in a settlement with the City of Boulder. ", A police internal affairs report obtained by ABC News shows Smyly's decision to attempt to detain Atkinson "was not supported by reasonable suspicion that Mr. Atkinson was committing, had committed, or was about to commit a crime. The body camera videos, the police reports . Fax: 303-578-4401. Mr. Atkinson was picking up trash. This is one of those bad-apple cops the citizens of the country should keep track of. The incident began on March 1 when Boulder Police officer John Smyly approached Zayd Atkinson as he cleaned up trash outside his townhouse complex. After other officers arrived Atkinson berated them for many minutes for their response to a non-situation. All rights reserved. The City of Boulder approved a $125,000 payment to Atkinson in 2020. . Class 1 Professional Standards investigation for alleged violation of: I'm freaking picking up trash on my property which is where I live. He asked Smyly if he would fire the weapon if he didnt put the trash grabber down. PUBLISHED: May 16, 2019 at 9:28 a.m. | UPDATED: May 16, 2019 at 11:48 a.m. Help make the Beat better. Lolotais departure was unrelated to that investigation or the many excessive force allegations that plagued him every since his time at the Denver Sheriffs Department. Atkinson was holding a bucket and a metal trash picker in front of his residence on March 1, when a Boulder police officer confronted him and asked him if he was permitted to be there. Atkinson and the city are settling any potential claims arising from this interaction so that the parties may focus on the continued healing of both the community and Mr. Atkinson, the statement read. Apparently he was on the payroll until Feb of this year. "If you or I were to do this, we would be criminally charged. In the wake of the incident, Boulder City Council formed a committee to explore a police oversight committee. You are just minutes from Greenwood & Myers Mortuary is the first choice for many families when they are seeking funeral services in Boulder. By Ben Kesslen. Lawrence, in a prepared statements. "Shouldn't that be enough for you?". 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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. They said they didn't find any evidence of racial profiling. I'm not doing anything illegal, and you're not going to f------ tase me," Atkinson said in the video. Denver, Colorado 80205 Here, the PSU sergeant and command staff did not succumb to it.. When demonstrators took to the . Zayd Atkinson was among the more than 600 protesters in Boulder on Sunday who marched from . The Daily Camera reported that Lolotai left after his home address was posted publicly by activists. The Boulder Police Department concluded an internal investigation on the March 1 incident when officers, two of them with guns drawn, confronted Zayd Atkinson.. Smyly had told the department he contacted Atkinson because of recent crime in the area but did not see what race he was when he first saw him. [ Pasco County Sheriff's Office ] Nedra Miller . While the stop itself was wrong, some things were done right during the encounter itself. While no one was arrested, the police department launched an internal affairs investigation, and the city hired an outside investigator to review the incident.. "You're an idiot. The investigation found officer John Smyly violated two department policies and determined: According to city records included in Lawrences lawsuit, Lolotai used force on residents 81 times between January 2017 and June 2020, including using his firearm to gain compliance 38 times. Based on the history of race relations and law enforcement in the United States, and the particular circumstances of the encounter, Mr. Atkinsons anger was justified. Smyly also threatened to use his stun gun on Atkinson because he "had a weapon," referring to Atkinson's pole. May 16, 2019 / 5:17 PM Box 21315 Boulder, CO 80301. During the 16-minute standoff, multiple officers politely and calmly asked Mr. Atkinson to drop the trash grabber and sit down so they could talk, the report read. The process and its application in this particular case strongly indicate that internal affairs at BPD aint broke. how many wives does mufti menk havemr patel neurosurgeon cardiff 27 februari, 2023 / i how old was stewart granger when he died / av / i how old was stewart granger when he died / av Boulder Police Department. Nonetheless, Boulder established a new citizen oversight group and hired a moderator to serve as a liaison between the panel and the police department in matters of complaints. Zayd Atkinson, the Naropa University student who was detained on his front doorstep . Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. Per Boulders charter, settlements over $10,000 have to be OKd by city council. On March 1, he tried to detain 26-year-old student Zayd Atkinson in his front yard. "I couldn't help but notice you sitting on the patio out there," officer John Smyly says in the video. Denver, Colorado 80205 In response, Mr. Atkinson handed Officer Smyly his student identification card. Thats a gun, Zayd Atkinson said, according to the body camera footage. Smyly updated dispatch that Mr. Atkinson was failing to comply and had a blunt metal object, referring to the trash grabber, in his hands, the report states. The police department has also released all related body camera footage. After other officers arrived Atkinson berated them for many minutes for their response to a non-situation. A cellphone video shot by a neighbor that went viral in March showed Smyly holding his weapon amid the confrontation. It stated that he is a student at Naropa University. The Moving can be an exciting experience. Zayd Atkinson a university student of Naropa was held at gunpoint by 6-7 Caucasian Police Officers for simply picking up trash on his property. At the time I had a beard and I was wearing raggedy clothes.". Although Zayd is a little-known and marginal figure in the standard account of the rise of Islam, he was originally a key figure in the Islamic foundation narrative, according to David S. Powers, professor of Near . The City is committed to learning from this incident and moving forward to become a safer, more welcoming, and respectful place for all. Name Age in 2023 Role From Until; 1: Abdalla, Raja Aulia Rezza : Rep: 2015-01-29: 2015-02-03: 2: Abdullah, Hugh Idris : April 5, 2019. Your email address will not be published. The city added that Smyly resigned . Here are some ways you can help. 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. "Mr. Atkinson and the . 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