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. 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 . 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM PDT. D.L. endstream endobj 401 0 obj <. 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.. A police officer in Colorado has resigned after confronting a black student picking up rubbish outside his shared accommodation. Atkinson can be seen holding a bucket and a metal trash grabber. This is a bucket! 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 said that an investigation did not find evidence of racial profiling. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Put that down, Smyly said on the tape. 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Mr. Rathod is correct. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WYFF-TV. window.addEventListener( 'loadOrInteraction', function() { (Siddhartha Rathod via AP) 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. hb```*f Officer John Smyly was allowed to resign. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned . The Boulder City Council has also created a task force to study police oversight. Drought, dry grass and gusting winds lead to wildfire. Boulder police launch an internal investigation after a video surfaces showing officers confronting an African American man picking up trash in Boulder, Colorado. Under a settlement with the department, Mr Smyly will stay on the city payroll until February 2020. Colorado police confront man picking up trash on his lawn. And then you make it beautiful, you hope, so that lots of people are moved by it and want to engage with it. When Zayde Atkinson refuses, Smyly threatens to tase him. 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. They left after determining that Atkinson had a right to be on the property. 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. 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. Your hand is on your weapon and youre gonna shoot me, Atkinson shouted. Associated Press / May 17, 2019. KATHLEEN FOODY. Smyly resigned prior to the conclusion of the disciplinary process, but police indicated the process would have likely resulted in suspension or termination. is a native Washingtonian and resides in the Greater Washington area. Atkinson refused, then picked up the bucket and tool and walked away. "I don't have a weapon. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Im picking up trash! Atkinsons attorney, meanwhile, said he was upset that Smyly is allowed to stay on the citys payroll for more than eight months. Under the agreement, Smyly resigned . Based on the investigation, the Boulder Police Department will start additional training on de-escalation efforts for officers. The city added that Smyly resigned before the city concluded an investigation into the incident. But none of those officers, including Smyly, pointed their weapons at Atkinson, the report found. Im picking up trash! 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. Watch: Police confront black man in his own yard. One of the officers involved in the latter scenario, John Smyly, resigned from the BPD earlier this month. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. I have practiced law for over 28 years, 14 of those years as a federal prosecutor and . City Attorney Tom Carr said the exchange between Smyly and Atkinson does not represent the professionalism of the department. 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. Privacy Legal & Trademarks Campus Map. TwoFeather. 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. Officer Smyly . 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. Smyly then detained Atkinson for further investigation,which prompted Atkinson to grow frustrated. 2023 BBC. Atkinson refused then picked up the bucket and tool and walked away. setTimeout( function() { Atkinson responded by showing the officer his school identification card and telling him that he lived there. He is likely employed at a different police department at this time. Video shows Smyly approaching Atkinson in a partially enclosed patio area behind a private property sign, prompting the officer to ask if the man had a right to be there. Atkinson was picking up trash outside his dormitory when a white police officer in Boulder, Colo., detained him in March 2019. 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. Newly-released . Mr Smyly called for backup because Mr Atkinson was "unwilling to put down a blunt object". Zayd Atkinson was picking up trash in his front yard in the 2300 block of Arapahoe Avenue about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, when Smyly, a 14-year veteran of the department with no background of . 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. 418 0 obj <>stream %%EOF City officials said the investigation could not prove that the officer, John Smyly, acted because of Zayd Atkinsons race. 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. During the incident the man gave officers his university ID and said repeatedly that he lived and worked at the shared occupancy building. /9YmNx7|:900w40e =:(xe:`L01[ J @45aG1V !@ %ISB&=@I!IB=@w30=s Youre on my property with a gun in your hand, threatening to shoot me because Im picking up trash, Atkinson said. Im picking up trash! He tries to make his victim sit like a dog, for no reason other than to assert dominance over him. Most young men are single. KQ)csp W,M=--I3&\(4lPb&[ 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. 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 . 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. After about eight minutes, more officers arrive and form a loose half circle around Atkinson. 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 . Follow @dlchandler123 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. The man he tried to bully and intimidate, Zayde Atkinson, NEVER gave in. 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". Thats what youre gonna do officer? One officer can be seen holding a rifle; the investigative summary says the weapon fires bean bags. Lawmakers trounce Lobbyists in annual charity hockey game, These four House Republicans broke with the GOP to oppose inflation estimates bill, Biden mocks Rep. 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He is not allowed to be reinstated to the Boulder Police Department. In this undated photo provided by lawyer Siddhartha Rathod, Zayd Atkinson poses for a photo. A white Colorado police officer has resigned after being caught on video drawing his gun on a black man who said he was picking up trash at his property. Supervised 25 different police officer trainees, evaluating job performance and developing training plans to encourage professional growth and improve deficiencies. 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, according to the new footage. Film is the tool you can use to help other people say what they need to say, said Strong. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Atkinson provided his school ID, which did not have an address and then offered to let himself into the building as proof. When he refuses to ID the way the cop wants him to, John Smy. 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. Im picking up trash and youre holding a gun!. Zayd Atkinson, a student at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, was picking up garbage outside of his residence when officer John Smyly approached. The officer, John Smyly, resigned this week under an agreement with city officials who found he had violated department policies. "That means you can do whatever you want and break the law and get away with it.". Boulder PD releases body camera footage, reports. He did not mention the incident in his resignation letter. When he refuses to ID the way the cop wants him to, John Smyly escalates the situation. The officer, John Smyly, resigned this week under an agreement with city officials who found he had violated department policies. 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.. If you or I were to do this, we would be criminally charged. He said he has had trouble sleeping since and spends time outdoors or with friends to calm him. CU ecologists are tracking down the surviving trees of the Front Ranges all but vanished apple orchards and priming a renewal. John Smiley was a Pitcher. Officer Smyly got his attention and asked him to stop. In this undated photo provided by lawyer Siddhartha Rathod, Zayd Atkinson poses for a photo. Mr Smyly attempted to detain Mr Atkinson . 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 was picking up trash outside his dormitory when a white police officer in Boulder, Colo., detained him in March, 2019. Stop!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.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. 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. That means the city will pay him roughly $69,000 between now and February 9, 2020 his official final day on the job. Thats what youre gonna do, officer? When Zayde Atkinson refuses, Smyly threatens to . Atkinsons attorney, Siddhartha Rathod, said he thinks Smyly is getting off too easy. 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. 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. 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 . John Smyly questioned and followed Naropa University student Zayd Atkinson near his home in Boulder. (Siddhartha Rathod via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. He did not mention the incident in his resignation letter. Atkinson provided his school ID, which did not have an address and then offered to let himself into the building as proof.Smyly next asked for Atkinsons date of birth. John Smiley had 1,284 strikeouts over his career. PUBLISHED: May 16, 2019 at 9:28 a.m. | UPDATED: May 16, 2019 at 11:48 a.m. "I need to verify who you are," Smyly says. October 1, 2020. A police officer in Colorado has resigned after confronting a black student picking up rubbish outside his shared accommodation. Atkinson and BPD patrol officer John Smyly (and, subsequently, other responding officers) ("the Incident"). 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 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 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. The Boulder police officer who confronted a black Naropa student picking up trash outside his residence in March was . After about eight minutes, more Boulder police officers arrive and form a loose half circle around Atkinson. 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. On Thursday, the city announced the conclusion of an internal investigation, saying it found Smyly violated two department policies could not substantiate claims of racial bias. Department rule 8 (Conduct): Members use reasonable judgment and refrain from conduct which reflects unfavorably on the department. Officer quits after pulling gun on black college student picking up trash outside dorm. He tries to make his victim sit like a dog, for no reason other than to assert dominance over him. %PDF-1.6 % But the movie goes much deeper than this moment, exploring how Boulders earliest history made it nearly impossible for people of color to succeed in the idyllic city in the shadow of the Flatirons. If you or I were to do this, we would be criminally charged. "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. May 16, 2019, 9:54 PM. The city of Bouldersaid in a statement Thursday that officer John Smyly violated multiple department policies when heconfrontedZayd Atkinson, 26, in March. 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. 0 Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Stop!. More officers -- 8 in total -- eventually arrived, some with guns drawn. He resigned before a disciplinary process commenced. He will be on the city payroll until February 2020. Cellphone footage shot by a neighbor showed Smyly holding his firearm amid the confrontation. 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. If you or I were to do this, we would be criminally charged. 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. 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. Smyly is resigning but will "exhaust" his paid leave. Boulder Police Department's investigation found Mr Smyly had violated the department's rules on police authority, public trust and conduct. John Smyly questioned and followed Naropa University student Zayd . Smyly reportedly asked Atkinson if he was permitted to be at the location. "If you or I did what Officer Smyly did to Zayd Atkinson, not only would we be immediately fired, we would be criminally prosecuted. 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. 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. "I will not sit down, I refuse to sit down, until you guys put your (expletive) weapons away," Atkinson said. Smyly said he noticed Atkinson on the buildings rear patio and wanted to see if he lived or worked there. This is a clamp.. Atkinson, 26, said he believes Smyly should have been fired immediately. We would immediately lose our jobs.. Boulder Is the Happiest City in the U.S. For Some, Marshall Fire Devastates CU Boulder Community. A video showing part of the scene went viral on the Internet, sparking outrage in the progressive Colorado city. Smyly resigned on May 15, before the conclusion of the disciplinary process. I found this video of John Smyly, whom I met personally in Japan in 2003 and dont think hes a racist, reason why I decided to make this video. Embattled NC sheriff resigns again before DA details accusations against him in court. 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. In a statement released on Thursday, The city of Boulder announced that an investigation found that Smyly violated two police department policies: We've received your submission. 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. The subject officer should have ended his contact with Mr. Atkinson as soon as Mr. Atkinson provided his name, address and a brief explanation of what he was doing, the report read. 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. Smyly next asked for Atkinsons date of birth. 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. 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. The city was being "disingenuous with the public" and "using taxpayer dollars to pay this officer," he added. 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. Police body camera footage released . 400 0 obj <> endobj Carr said investigators found Smyly violated two department policies: police authority and public trust and conduct. Famous Women Caught With Busted Up Feet [Photos], LL Cool J Explains The Meaning Of Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag On Drink Champs, Toxic Avengers: Blueface Leaks Alleged Texts From Lil Baby To Chrisean Rock, 15 Music Stars Who Had Disturbing Relationships With Their Entourages [Photos], Twitter Reacts To Will Smith Joking About Chris Rock Slap In New Tik Tok Video, Brandon Smiley Laid To Rest Over The Weekend, Rickey Smiley Shares Photos & Videos, BET Uncut Is Not Coming Back; Here's Its 15 Wildest Videos Anyway, Finger Struggle: Celebrities With Crazy Looking Hands [Photos]. City council is set to approve the payout during a special Monday night meeting, the only non . 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