WSDOT has reduced the speed limit from 50 and 55 mph to 25 mph approaching the bridge on SR 109 from milepost 6.32 to 6.65. "I'm the commissioner of the Port Authority, and I'm heading up over 4,000 police officers.". A police dashcam video which has gone viral shows Turner, who lives in Tenafly, arriving in her own vehicle just as police were finishing up ticketing the driver for violations that included failure to have a current insurance card, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving with the license plate obscured. The Commission leads statewide efforts and builds partnerships through law enforcement support and roadway engineering solutions. Philadelphia will become the first major U.S. city to ban police from making traffic stops for minor violations such as a broken taillight when Mayor Jim Kenney signs City Council-approved . One of the Virginia police officers who pepper-sprayed an Army officer during a traffic stop has been fired By Ronnie Glassberg and Gregory Clary , CNN Updated 8:37 PM EDT, Mon April 12, 2021 Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The board, which voted unanimously for a resolution of censure, also referred the matter to the New Jersey Ethics Commission. A YouTube video of the incident has gone viral. He previously worked for Complex Magazine in New York City. I'm Commissioner.". Turner arrived on the scene and police officers wondered why she was showing them ID. You can deactivate the "Take traffic into account" option at any time to view travel times for smooth traffic conditions. Turner, demanding that she be called commissioner throughout the interaction, insists that shes very involved, with the situation. ", "I'm very disappointed in the way you are acting.". Ted Sherman may be reached at tsherman@njadvancemedia.com. Chris Christie, a Republican. Turner sarcastically thanks the officers for their help. Her work has also appeared on KUT's Texas Standard (Austin), KPAC-FM (San Antonio), and the Daily Texan. If you've been pulled over and issued a ticket for an offense -- like speeding, running a stop sign or red light, mechanical violation, or reckless driving -- a . It was not an easy situation. Former Gov. As a long-time Tenafly resident, I have always taken an active role in the community, including working with law enforcement officials, and I encourage the Tenafly Police Department to review best practices with respect to tone and de-escalation, so that incidents like this do not recur. The sheriffs office suspended Smith when the department became aware of the traffic stop, Wilson County Sheriff's Office Capt. Police say that no law enforcement action was taken against Jette during the stop. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is Washington's designated highway safety office and codified in RCW 43.59. Turner, who heads her own government and public affairs firm, was appointed the head of the Port Authority's ethics committee last year by Gov. All rights reserved. The video, which police released Tuesday night, shows her handing officers a business card and demanding to know why the vehicle had been pulled over. The Memphis Police Department announced Friday that it fired five police officers following their investigation into the recent death of a Memphis man after a confrontation with police . NEW YORK--In a sharp rebuke of a former commissioner forced to resign over an obscenity-laced tiradecaught on video during a routine police traffic stop, Port Authority officials publicly censured Caren Z. Turner for a litany of ethics rules they claimed she violated. At one point, as Turner harangued him, the officer said: "I just don't appreciate your demeanor. Turner was appointed to the Port Authority last year by former Republican New Jersey Gov. The Helena-West Helena Police department terminated Officer Terry Daugherty after a traffic stop investigation, police said in a press release. Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested for Gun Possession After Car He's Riding in Is Pulled Over in N.Y.C. She has raised money for Republicans and Democrats, and in 2008 served on the national finance committee of Clinton's presidential campaign. . After Commissioner Turner became aware of the investigation, she resigned.. NEW YORK --In a sharp rebuke of a former commissioner forced to resign over an obscenity-laced tirade caught on video during a routine police traffic stop, Port Authority officials publicly. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Editors note: this post was updated after publication with Turners statement. Shayna Kendall when Kendall failed to proceed after a stoplight turned green on the morning of July 7, 2021. Market data provided by Factset. Jette can be heard telling the trooper that he has a license for medicinal marijuana. "Commissioner Turner's conduct was outrageous and profoundly disturbing and represented a betrayal of the public trust," he said. To further emphasize her anger, Turner tells the officers that they ruined Easter weekend for everyone in the car, the video shows. Turner later was seen at Tenafly police headquarters speaking to a dispatcher and then a lieutenant, according to the report. A Port Authority of New York and New Jersey commissioner has resigned after she is seen berating two police officers during a traffic stop involving her daughter, newly released police video shows. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! An ex-Port Authority official apologized for her conduct at a traffic stop. Tenafly police Chief Robert Chamberlain said this week that messages of support for Officers Matthew Savitsky andTom Casper have poured in from across the U.S. The officers pulled over a car in which Turner's daughter was a passenger for an expired registration March 31. Jennifer Schwartz-Berky is serving her first term as an Ulster County Legislator. Trust me. Commissioner Turners resignation was appropriate given her outrageous conduct., Turner was never charged by police. Commissioner Turners resignation was appropriate given her outrageous conduct., In a tweet this morning, the New Jersey State Policemens Benevolent Association praised the Tenafly officers for keeping their composure despite conduct of political appointee.. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. When one of the officers notes that Turners demeanor was getting in the way of a productive conversation, she becomes even more defensive. "I got your name. Emailus. That led to Turner's resignation as a board member of the powerful bi-state agency last week, after an internal investigation. City police commissioners voted unanimously to fire Shayna Kendall after agreeing with the police chief and the Civilian Review Board that the now ex-sergeant lost her credibility as a cop after she allegedly lied about a traffic stop-turned-civilian complaint. Authorities Release Video of the Moment a Train Hits Patrol Car with Handcuffed Woman Inside. In response to the videos emergence online, Turner was pressured to resign her position as police commissioner. As officers prepared to leave, dashcam footage recorded Caren Turner pulling up to the scene and approaching the two patrolmen after her daughter, a passenger in the car, called her for a ride. The officers told Turner they were legally barred from sharing that information with her because she was neither the driver nor the owner of the car. But she wouldn't give up. Turner snapped. A police report about the incident written by one of the officers notes Turner's "condescending tone," and also that "she was attempting to misappropriately use her professional position to gain authority in this situation.". You may tell me nothing, because you told me nothing. Dash cam: Port Authority commissioner Caren Turner swears at police officers during a routine traffic stop in Tenafly, New Jersey. Five Memphis police officers who were involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols - who died three days after a traffic stop earlier this month - have been fired, the department announced Friday. Turner: "That's my ID and my business card. Claiming instead that she is there as a concerned citizen and friend of the mayor, Turner attempts to intimidate the officers into doing what she wants. No, no, no. "You may shut the f--- up!" I think they showed some restraint.". Tenafly police had pulled over a Toyota for illegally tinted windows and then discovered the registration was expired. O'Toole said her actions "badly damaged the reputation" of the agency, and that had she not resigned, she would have been asked to do so. Tenafly Police released a video and incident report Tuesday showing a traffic stop of the daughter of former Port Authority commissioner Caren Z. Turner, which led to Turner's abrupt resignation . Tenafly's mayor, Peter Rustin, told CNBC that the conduct of Turner, with whom he is friendly, was "unfortunate. Commissioner Mark Lann - mlann@nwfrs.com. 2023 CNBC LLC. Ill make your life hell: Karen forgets to put parking permit in her windshield, berates parking enforcer for doing his job, Karen allegedly calls the cops on dog trainer for not answering her texts quick enough, Video: Karen couple who allegedly harassed whole neighborhood gets satisfying send-off from the community, Viral TikTok shows a Karen screaming at Barnes & Noble Cafe workers, destroying the store. Complete 1-hour video: Port Authority commissioner confronts police during N.J. traffic stop, Ted Sherman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. You may shut the (expletive) up. Scott Moore said. Jette said he saw Spina driving erratically in traffic and flipped his middle finger at him without realizing he was a police officer. Commissioners are elected to a six-year term and can serve continuously if re-elected. "I truly believe their professionalism is a representation of the greater law enforcement community and is reflective of new training initiatives to assistlaw enforcement personnel in similar situations.". The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Smith, 35, was the on-duty detective at the time of the stop, police said. After days of silence, former Port Authority commissioner Caren Z. Turner, who resigned last week, responded Wednesday to the public outcry over her intervention, caught on a police dashcam, in. "I got all your information, sweetheart," Turner told the officer, referring to his name and badge number. OToole said Thursday that he'd met with the chief of police in Tenafly, and was planning to meet with the two officers involved in the case. I let my emotions get the better of me and regret my tone toward the police officersand use of off-color language. The Reddit version of the video sees Turner confronting a pair of cops following a routine traffic stop. Turner did not answer the door at her home on Wednesday when a CNBC reporter knocked. 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