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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Chief Douglas Zeigler
African American
DISRESPECTED BY TWO
WHITE NYPD OFFICERS
May 2, 2008
Chief Douglas Zeigler
African American
Head of The NYPD's Community Affairs
Disrepected By Two White NYPD Officers
While Chief Zeigler Sat In His Department SUV On A Queens Street May 2, 2008
With NYPD Three Star Shield ID On Neck
"He dealt with the chief in a discourteous manner, which is unacceptable," NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said.
"The New York Daily News reports the NYPD Officer was stripped of his gun and badge and placed on modfied duty Friday"
According to the Rev. Al Sharpton, "You can't make this stuff up!" he said. "The problem isn't that they didn't recognize him. It is that they don't recognize our rights!"
According to the NY Daily News, "In his briefing to Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, Zeigler said the two cops, who are white, had no legitimate reason to approach his SUV, ranking sources said.
After they ordered him to get out, one officer did not believe the NYPD identification Zeigler gave him.
The cops gave a different account:
When one officer spotted Zeigler's service weapon through the rolled-down window, he yelled "Gun!" according to sources who have spoken with the officers.
Both cops raised their weapons and ordered the driver out of the car, sources said.
Instead of saying he was an armed member of the NYPD, Zeigler shouted, "Don't you know who I am?" the sources said.
When one cop reached over to check the identification badge around Zeigler's neck, the chief pushed him away, sources said.
Only then did Zeigler tell the two officers his name and rank, those sources said.
Zeigler, in his discussions with Kelly, said the officers never yelled "Gun!" sources said.
One cop got into a heated argument with the chief even after seeing the ID, sources said.
That cop was stripped of his gun and badge and placed on modified duty last night, sources said. The status of the second officer was unclear.
The incident occurred as the NYPD is under fire for record numbers of pedestrians being stopped and frisked, the majority of them black or Hispanic. Some 145,098 people were stopped by the NYPD in the first quarter of this year.
Zeigler has headed the Community Affairs Bureau since January 2006. His wife, Neldra Zeigler, is NYPD deputy commissioner for equal employment opportunity."
Senator Eric Adams, Attorney Norman Siegel., 100 Blacks and Law Enforcement, National Latino Officers of America, Grand Council of Guardians, and the National Black Police Association. Have called on Commissioner Kelly for swift punishment of the two undercover police officers whos actions was disrespectful towards Three –Star NYPD Chief Douglas Zieglar.
Chief Zieglar in his briefing to Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, said that the two cops, who are white, had no legitimate reason to approach his SUV with guns drawn. Even after he gave them his NYPD ID the two didn’t believe that he was who he said he was.
The Sean Bell verdict has given Law Enforcement a legal alibi that a Black man can be unarmed, shot , killed, and still be a legal threat just by the color of his skin. As Black Law Enforcement Professionals we now have to be extra cautious when we react to situations when we are off duty or as plain clothes officials less we fall into the same situation as out brother Detective Ridley or Sean Bell. It’s unfortunate that the only time we are truly recognized as law enforcement is when we don the blue uniform. Until perceptions of Black males are changed in the institutional thinking of policing, the Back Law Enforcement community and the Black community at large in Westchester will remain at a disadvantage.
Posted by Westchester BLACK WATCH at 8:12 PM
Let's Talk Shop
by Ralph E. Smith- Guardian Chronicle
There is no reason why Three Star NYPD Chief Douglas Zeigler should have been disrespected in any form by the the two white NYPD Patrol Officers. I know who Chief Zeigler is and I don't work for the NYPD. I often salute Chief Zeigler when I see him in the street or at a community event because I have a great deal of respect for for him.
If cops think it's ok to disrespect a black chief then they are crazy and serious action needs to be taken by the NYPD. It's really not just about color, it's about simple respect. Respect for Black NYPD Staff and the Black Community.
If the two white cops didn't respect or know they were talking to a NYPD Police Chief, then just think what they would say to the regular person on the street?
If they made a mistake in ID in a respectful manner, then to be honest, this would not be a story, but the level of disrespect for people of color is a serious problem not just in New York, but through out America.
Hands On Leadership: The Guardian Chronicle was on the move this weekend taking Mrs. Renee E. Smith to see the wonderful play "Platanos & Collard Greens.
Shaquan Smith had the opportunity to meet Rev. Sharpton and the Dr. of the Airwaves Imhotep Gary Byrd. Both men looking great and doing what the village leaders need to do: Taking time to reach out to the young.
On May 9, 350 NYCD Transportation Staff gathered together for the 2008
Transportation Division Reunion.
So many conversations to catch up on years since
being retired. This wasn't about lets sit down and have a meal and go home.
You really didn't need tables because everyone was moving around
throwing hugs and smiles. This was a great reunion of friends.
I hope God has continued to bless everyone with good health, so if you are willing and able I HOPE you are looking forward to our yearly cookout. The cook out will be the second Saturday on July 12, 2008 at 10:00 A.M until the sun goes down in Valley Stream State Park; You are welcome to invite your family and friends TO COME AND GRILL FOOD, LAUGH, PLAY GAMES AND ENJOY OUR SOULFOOD COOK OUT. ( LOOK FOR THE GREEN BANNER - FAMILY AND FRIENDS ANNUAL COOK OUT )
LOCATION IS: Exit 15A on the Southern State Parkway. ( 2 minutes from the belt pkwy and the cross island)
Rain date will July 26, 2008
ACTIVITIES FOR THIS YEAR INCLUDE: TEAMS AND ROSTER, SO SIGN UP YOUR TEAMS EARLY.
THERE WILL BE CASH AND OR TROPHY PRIZES.
* VOLLEY BALL - ( 6 PERSON MIXED TEAM - 1 GM. ELIMINATION - 12 PT GAME )
* TUG OF WAR - ( 4 PERSON MIXED TEAM - Best out of 3 w/ 1 minute rest in between tugs of war )
* DODGE BALL W/ A HUMAN WALL - ( INDIVIDUAL EVENT, EVERYMAN FOR THEM SELF. $ 25.00 PRIZE FOR THE WINNER - HUMAN WALL OF PEOPLE WILL THROW A NOT SO HARD BOUNCY BALL AT YOU, IF YOU GET HIT BY THE BALL YOU ARE OUT,; THE LAST MAN STANDING WINS $25.00 DOLLARS)
* SACK RACE - ( 3 PERSON TEAM, YOU GET IN THE SACK AND HOP TO THE FINISH LINE)
* KARAOKE COMPETITION - ( INDIVIDUAL EVENT $ 25.00 DOLLARS PRIZE FOR THE WINNER- WE THE PEOPLE WILL BE THE JUDGE NO HARD FEELINGS - NEXT
* BASKETBALL
* FOR THOSE WHO LIKE BOARD GAMES : CHECKERS,CHESS, DOMINOES AND CARDS
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY QUESTIONS. FEEL FREE TO CALL LONNIE AT 631 767 4614(P.S I AM LOOKING FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE.
THANK YOU LONNIE AND FAMILY WISHING YOU WEL
I'm glad to see you cover the passing of Lenny Holmes in a positive and dignified way; a way which I have come to expect of you because you always represented yourself as a class act.
Lenny Holmes was a very good man to many of us at NYCD. As recruits, as fellow Correction Officers, and as co-workers at the Correction Academy, he always looked out for us in a big brotherly kind of way.
I will miss seeing into him on Conduit Blvd on his horse; and will always remember how he tried to guide us during our careers. I will miss his laugh and his stories. The lives of Correction personnel that Lenny has touched reads like a Who's Who of NYCD.
My sincere condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.
Dominick Provisiero
"Capt Pro"
PS: Keep up the good work, Ralph. Proud of you!
BARACK OBAMA
IT'S TIME FOR REAL CHANGE
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Keep up the great work Ralph, I am proud to have worked with you. You took the chronicle to a level that is amazing. Keep doing what you do best, informing the people about the real issues that affect our communities.
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