Don't miss out on content from Dave Rubin free of big tech censorship. On Thursday, he had to recuse himself from a vote related to insurance for the World Trade Center site because his wife handles Westfield World Trade Centers retail operations there. Turner demands that she should be told what the "problem" is. Chris Christie appointed Caren Turner to the Port Authority. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, said the referral was necessary because Ms. Turner, in a statement about the episode she released publicly, denied that she had violated the Port Authoritys code of ethics or had asked for special treatment. Turner, a Democratic lobbyist and, until recently, a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey board member, became an unwitting YouTube star when, on March 31, she rolled up on a. In a new video provided by police, Turner is shown in the lobby of police headquarters following the March 31 incident on busy Route 9W in Tenafly. When the officer said, try to understand Miss, she said, dont call me Miss, Im a commissioner. Moment Thirteen: 'You may shut the f--- up.'. ", But the officer continues, "You don't seem like a very big police supporter, I don't know. However, there are only 1,600 officers employed at the Port Authority. "As a parent, I was upset and uncomfortable with the unfolding events. According to the agency report, she resigned from the post after deep thinking and an internal investigation. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. You're being very demanding with me," the officer says. All rights reserved, UPDATE: Port Authority Chief in Viral Cop Rant Issues Her First Statement on Controversy, NBC 4 to Exclusively Air and Stream Live Coverage of 262nd St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, Nasty Winter Storm Eyes NYC Area: Heavy Rain, 40 MPH Winds, Snow Expected Over 12-Hour Siege, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, Port Authority commissioner Caren Z. Turner was captured on police dash cam ranting at and cursing at police officers in Tenafly in March, Her daughter was in a car that had been pulled over; she yells at the cops, "You may shut the f--- up! asks Officer Savitsky, utterly bewildered, and now officially The Most Patient Person in the Universe. This isn't going to go down like this. Phil Murphy, New York would have to pass an identical measure for the law to apply to the bi-state agency. Mark Zinna, the former Tenafly Borough Council President who served as acting Mayor in 2017 is now calling for official misconduct charges to be brought against Turner. I genuinely believe you had no idea, 100 percent.". Former Gov. "There's a problem with you describing it because you don't feel confident why these people are being pulled over," Turner says. Chris Christie (R) appointed Turner as a Port Authority commissioner in March 2017. Get the news that matters most delivered directly to your inbox. ", Moment Six: 'I am a commissioner of the Port Authority. If she wasn't happy with what she was being told she should go to court." We will not go back to the way it was.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey sought to make one thing abundantly clear on Thursday: Despite former Commissioner Caren Turner's misbehavior, the agency . The Port Authority did not reveal what Caren Turner is accused of having done, saying only that she violated the board's "newly enacted code of ethics." (Scott Roth/Getty Images for. Caren Turner . Turner was. You are a disappointment. Trust me. Anyone can read what you share. Caren Turner, the former chairman of the Port Authority's Governance and Ethics Committee, belittled the Tenafly officers who pulled over the driver of a Toyota Corolla with Nevada plates, which was carrying three passengers, includingTurner's adultdaughter, over Easter weekend. Turner asks, apparently referring to Tenafly police traffic officer Louis Smaragdakis. "You may shut the f--- up and not tell me when I may take my kid, and her friends, who are PhD students at MIT and Yale. Turner continued boasting about her position, when a police officer said this car was not registered then she said tell me first why you pulled my daughters friend. "What's the problem?" Things now take a turn for the surreal as Turner, frustrated, claims she'd attended the officers' graduation ceremony at the police academy. During the conflict with police officers, Turner threatened them to use the favor of the Chief of Port Authority of Tenafly. At one point, Turner seems to become confused. As a crime of the second degree, official misconduct carries a minimum sentence of five years in prison without parole, and carries a maximum of ten years. Former Chairman David Samson, another Christie ally, resigned in 2014 after it was revealed that he'd used his power as chairman to coerce United Airlines to operate a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to his hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, for his convenience. Bridgegate defendants to have their appeals heard following 2016 conviction, Tenafly police report reveals traffic stop was routine until PA commissioner arrived, Tenafly police officers' boss 'very proud' after traffic incident with PA commissioner, Lowry: In Tenafly, a 'cursed' traffic stop rolls up against privilege, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Tenafly Police Chief Robert Chamberlain said Wednesday he was "extremely proud of the composure, poise and restraint" the officers showed in the video. The board also commended the Tenafly officers, Matthew Savitsky and Tom Casper, for remaining polite, focused and professional while Ms. Turner spoke to them in an insulting and condescending manner and used foul language. The bi-state agency received a complaint about Turner's actions on April 11. As Turner and Officer Savitskywalk off camera to inspect the car as it's loaded onto a tow truck, Turner makes one final threat. He said she spoke to Lt. Timothy O'Reilly at police headquarters only to inquire about the legal requirements to remove the vehicle from impound. Turner becomes combative. Caren Z. Turner, a Democratic lobbyist, has been flogged for days on social media for berating police officers in New Jersey in a video that went viral. He has a regular Port ID, which he said sufficed. ", In contrast, theresolution states that Turner violated the agency's code of ethics for commissioners "clearly and unambiguously" and "in multiple ways.". Police dash cam video shows. "No I'm not," Turner said. "I'm commissioner. Told to ask the driver for the reason for the stop, she stammers, "It's not they. Turner arrived on the scene demanding answers and flaunting. and Yale. "You know what, Matt? Ms. Turner, in a statement, apologized for her tone and off-color language, and then called for the Tenafly Police Department to review its policies with respect to tone and de-escalation, so that incidents like this do not recur., Port Authority Censures Former Commissioner Who Berated Police, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/26/nyregion/port-authority-censure-turner.html, Full video: Port Authority commissioner confronts police during N.J. traffic stop, a statement about the episode she released publicly. The Port Authority, in taking action against Turner, apologized to the police chief in Tenafly and the two patrol officers in the Bergen County community for "the outrageous and abhorrent conduct" of the former, and the "unwelcome attention that followed.". State Sens. "The conduct captured on the video is bullying and obstructionist. By signing up to the Blaze News newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from Blaze Media that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content. Just so there's no discrepancies," says the officer, Matt Savitsky, with the calm righteousness of a man who knows all of this is being filmed, and that Commissioner Turner is not going to come out of this one looking good. Big mistake. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. While in her statement Turner said, at no point did I violate the Port Authoritys Code of Ethics or ask for special treatment for anyone involved, nor did I suggest, in any way, that I would use my position at the Port Authority to affect the outcome of the violations issued to the driver, the boards resolution declares otherwise. Initially, the cops pulled over the driver for having tinted side windows and a partially covered license plate. It also owns and manages the World Trade Center site. "Not very often. "Don't call me 'Miss,' I'm "Commissioner,' thank you," said Turner, holding up her badge. Turner, in the statement also encouraged the Tenafly Police Department to review best practices with respect to tone and de-escalation, so that incidents like this do not recur.. Call it the ultimate "Do you know who I am" PR disaster. By Claude Brodesser-Akner | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Caren Z. Turner abruptly resigned on Monday as the Port Authority said that it was investigating allegations that she'd violated the board's code of ethics. The video has since gone viral as an emblem of white, upper-class privilege. I'm very involved," she said. Anyone whos seen that video will agree that the conduct on that video is not only out of bounds for any public official, its out of bounds for any member of the public in respect to how they act with the police, Mr. Horwitz said. Moment Eleven: 'It's not they. The officer tells her, "I just don't appreciate your demeanor. "I was sitting there watching, I saw the argument continuing and realized it was going to escalate," Don Morgan of Tenafly Auto Collision told News 4. "That's fine. The officer responds, "Your daughter is not being summoned. Ms. Turner had abruptly resigned from her Port Authority seat last week after the video surfaced, making the public censure largely symbolic. I did not violate the Code and Conduct of the Port Authority in any way. And we will not go back to what once was.. That's pathetic. Finally, the officer told Turner she could take her daughter and her friends home. Graduates of Yale University around the world, already having to deal with the fact that everyone thinks they are snobs, let out a collective groan. To replace Turner on the board, Daniel Horwitz, a white collar defense attorney, has been elevated from vice chair to chairman of the ethics committee. Turner now threatens to speak not just to the chief of police, but to the mayor of Tenafly, Peter Rustin, as well. The bill prohibits the agencies and all counties and municipalities from issuing badges that may be mistaken as a law enforcement badge to any county elected official who is not elected as a law enforcement officer.. Caren Turner's behavior in the video is now officially branded outrageous and indefensible by her former colleagues on the Port Authority board, which unanimously voted to publicly censure her. The second officer looks on, a look of bemused bafflement on his face. The resolution commends the officers, stating that they "deserve the admiration of the public for their extraordinary professionalism, and for a job well done. At this, she begins to verbally berate the officers as "pathetic" and unleashes a torrent of profanity. ", Turner resigned Monday when she learned she was being investigated by the Port Authority board. Two Tenafly Police Department. The Port also says its considering eliminating the issuance of law enforcement-style badges to Port Authority commissioners to prevent this sort of abuse. Once the video was public, there was no other alternative than to have the commissioner resign, he said. "I got four people who are coming back to my house, including people who live in New Haven, attending Yale graduate school, a PhD student," says Turner. I'm involved. Amen to that, brother. [3] [21] Traffic stop incident [ edit] ", "No, no, no, I'm involved," Turner said. Further, OToole, the Ports chairman, said he sent personal letters to the two officers involved, and to the police chief, and that he and the Port Authoritys deputy inspector general apologized to the police chief in person. Turner begins to complain that the officers have a duty to tell her what charges have been brought against the driver of the vehicle. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Therefore, I apologized to the police officers for my wrongdoing. It is deeply unfortunate that former Commissioner Turner tested the patience and professionalism of the Tenafly Police Department on March 31, 2018, the resolution read. Turner says. Caren Z. Turner abruptly resigned on Monday as the Port Authority said that it was investigating allegations that she'd violated the board's code of ethics. "It is the definition of it. ", She then accuses Officer Savitsky of enjoying their inconvenience because of "a smug-ass look on your faceand it seems to please you.". Moment Six: 'I am a commissioner of the Port Authority.'. Just shame on you said, Turner. Turner says. "She didn't drop any names, nor did she use her title to identify herself when she came into the department. The Tenafly police reported the episode, which did not result in any charges against Ms. Turner, to the Port Authority on April 11, according to its chairman, Kevin OToole. Call it privilege run amok. She berated and cursed the Tenafly, N.J., police officers at the scene of the incident, flashed her Port Authority badge, said she was friends with the Tenafly mayor and police chief and highlighted the educational pedigree of the cars occupants. She also suggested the fault did not rest not entirely on her shoulders. Recently, adopted codes and conduct by commissioners, the board is looking toward them very consciously and arranging a separate committee to review the results of the investigation by the inspector general and is ready to take strict action at Thursdays board meeting. The first officer, perhaps because this is a total non-sequitur, is unmoved. Turner digs in, now insisting she be informed of the charges, saying, "I'm involved. It has also threatened to further tarnish the Port Authoritys reputation a threat of which the agency seems acutely aware. (They do not.). Caren Turner (right) issued the statement Wednesday, a day after the Tenafly Police Department released the dash-cam video showing her outburst In her statement, Turner apologizes for letting. Caren Turner, the former chairman of the Port Authority's Governance and Ethics Committee, belittled the Tenafly officers wh But even if Gopals bill is signed by New Jersey Gov. A Port Authority commissioner has resigned following the release of a video showing her dive into a profanity-laden rant against two police officers in New Jersey. Port Authority commissioner of New York and New Jersey has caught by camera giving an explosive-laden tirade to the police officers during a traffic stop. The eighth-minute video clips showed that Turner reached the spot where police officers pulled her daughters friends. 04/26/2018 04:50 PM EDT. ", "Guess what? But police officials say she only came in to talk about getting the car impounded during the traffic stop released, and said she was not at all disrespectful to officers--in sharp contrast to what was captured in a dashcam video of her earlier interaction with police patrol officers during the now infamous highway stop. ", Turner vows to meet with the Tenafly police commissioner over the traffic stop, and then tells the officer, "I hope you have a really nice holiday weekend, because you just ruined it for a lot of people. Chris Christie had engineered a scheme to close lanes at the George Washington Bridge to punish the mayor of Fort Lee, who'd declined to endorse Christie's re-election that year. The man who inadvertently found himself in the midst of a now viral rant against police by a recently resigned Port Authority commissioner late last month tells News 4 he tried his best to stay out of it because "my only job was to tow the car." It says she spoketo the officers in "an insulting and condescending manner; using foul and aggressive language" and invoked her status as a commissioner. Turner could not be reached for comment Tuesday. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey sought to make one thing abundantly clear on Thursday: Despite former Commissioner Caren Turners misbehavior, the agency has come a long way since the days when its chairman pleaded guilty to bribery and its executives were caught red-handed engineering the Bridgegate scandal. She said, I have noted your name and you would face my enmity. Police dashcam video of the incident went viral. Turner, in a statement earlier this week, said she had initially gone to the scene of the traffic strop after the officers decided to impound the vehicle her daughter had been riding in with friends. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Port Authority is a common agency between the two states. TENAFLY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has resigned after video surfaced of her conduct at a police stop involving her daughter in New. They soon found that the car's registration was expired, and the driver had no insurance card to present, which prompted them to have the vehicle impounded. Turner was appointed to the Port Authority last year by former Republican New Jersey Gov. And it's fine. The Tenafly. Turner said she's "heading up over 4,000 police officers" and insisted it was her "business" to know exactly why the college students were pulled over and repeatedly dropped names of elected officials. When Turner arrives, video obtained by News 4 shows her introducing herself to the officers, saying, "I'm here as a concerned citizen and friend of the mayor.". No one answered the door at her listed home address. On Thursday, her former peers on the board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officially censured Ms. Turner, calling her conduct outrageous and profoundly disturbing.. "Let's hear -- why were they pulled over, first of all?" Port Authority commissioner of New York and New Jersey has caught by camera giving an explosive-laden tirade to the police officers during a traffic stop. My resignation from the Port Authority is a recognition that this unfortunate incident could and should have been avoided.". But she added: "at no point did I violate the Port Authority's Code of Ethics or ask for special treatment for anyone involved, nor did I suggest,in any way,that I would use my position at the Port Authority to affect the outcome of the violations issued to the driver. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). I'm involved. All rights reserved. Turner, a 60-year-old Democratic lobbyist who served as ethics chair of the Port Authority, is seen in the video introducing herself to the officers who pulled over the car, saying, "I'm here as a concerned citizen and friend of the mayor.". I let my emotions get the better of me and regret my tone toward the police officersand use of off-color language. Turner had abruptly resigned from her Port Authority seat last week after the video surfaced, making the public censure largely symbolic. 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. Caren Turner was born on 4 July, 1957 in American, is a Democratic lobbyist and former commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Hudson County Freeholder Bill ODea also used a police-style badge to pull over a driver during a traffic dispute, telling the driver the police work for me, according to The Jersey Journal. We use cookies to better understand website visitors, for advertising, and to offer you a better experience. The video showed her attempting to intervene with police--first by flipping out her Port Authority gold badge and insisting she be addressed as "commissioner," then trying to bully the officers by dropping the names of higher-ups in town, and then ending with a string of profanities. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Police never brought her to trial for any wrongdoing. "You may not tell me when to take my child," said Turner. The tense exchange continues for several minutes. Turner, a 60-year-old Democratic lobbyist who served as ethics chair of the Port Authority, had been called by her daughter on March 31 to pick up her and several friends on Route 9W after the car in which they were riding was impounded, according to a police report. Follow him on Twitter @TedShermanSL. "Trust me, I'm very involved. Phil Murphy will nominate a replacement for Turner, a Democratic lobbyist from Bergen County. You may tell me nothing.". "No, no, no. All rights reserved. ', Less than a minute into the Tenafly Police dashcam video, the police officer is heard saying, "Alright, so you guys are all set.". Turner shows them something -- later identified in a police report as a Port Authority gold badge -- and says, "I am the commissioner of the Port Authority, and I am heading up over 4,000 police officers, OK?". I want to take these four people on Easter Sunday to New Haven. Turner has been fired from her post as a Port Authority commissioner, but her troubles may not end there. ", When she asked again why the car was pulled over, the other officer addressed Turner as "miss. Thank you.". After being caught, she apologized for her wrongdoing and she said, she was trying for special treatment. She was never charged by police with any wrongdoing. She didn't seem dangerous. ", "No, don't call me miss," Turner said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ", Then she turns to the other officer, "And you are just following him. He also thanked the Port Authority "for their professionalism and prompt attention to the matter.". Morgan was the tower. Turner interrupts him, "No, no, no, don't call me 'Miss.' The bill, NJ S2858, is also sponsored by Weinberg, who championed Turners nomination to the Port Authority. After Turner's daughter called mom for a ride home, things took a major turn for the crazy. Trust me. "You are not involved here. ", Turner resigned Monday when she learned she was being investigated by the Port Authority board. after they pulled over a car in which her daughter was a passenger over the Easter weekend. After former Port Authority commissioner Caren Z. Turner ended her tirade at Tenafy police during a roadside traffic stop involving her daughter, she had a little more to say. Schmaradaski?" 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Finally, she begins to berate the officers. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). In deep trouble, I reached there to pick them up. A spokeswoman for the Attorney General's office said on Tuesday afternoon that it neither confirms nor denies investigations. Tenafly Police /Storyful . "I'm here as a concerned citizen and friend of the mayor and been in Tenafly for 20 years.". You may shut the f--- up and not tell me when I may take my kid and her friends, who are Ph.D. students from M.I.T. You're picking them up. "No, no, no, no, I need to know," Turner said. A former Port Authority commissioner insulted and cursed at New Jersey officers after a traffic stop over Easter weekend. A now-viral video captured by police on March 31shows Caren Turner identifying herself as a commissioner and aggressively challenging the officers, even telling them "you may shut the f--- up. She just seemed out of control with her emotions. Turner could not be reached for comment Tuesday. The officer tells Turner that both the driver and her daughter were informed as to where it would be stored. Mr. OToole described Ms. Turners behavior as bullying and obstructionist and said that if she had not resigned, the board would have demanded that she do so. Daniel J. Horwitz, a commissioner appointed by Gov. He had sent a copy of the video to the Port Authority Inspector General, along with the incident report by the officers. And you can tell that to everybody. A lot better for [the Port Authority] to be taking action than reacting to that mess., At the Ports monthly board meeting on Thursday, OToole and his colleague repeatedly excoriated Turners conduct, describing it as deplorable and saying it clearly and unambiguously violated the Code of Ethics for Port Authority commissioners, in multiple ways.. She was a commissioner of the Port Authority. Authority, Yassie Safai denies the rumor of dating Dustin Johnson, US Got Talent star Michael Ketterer says his marriage is stronger than ever, Gail Ernsts wife was rapped by a man in college after refusing to cheat on her, Lux Russell Lowry, the son of TV star Kailyn is becoming a star as he has become a. Chris Christie. The astonishing patience of the Tenafly officers is only beginning to be tested. She told to NJ.com that my daughter was in the car with her three friends when a police officer pulled over the car. ", She later says, "The police have all been in my home, and in my second home, and in my third home in Tenafly.". It seems like you would have more of an inside look at the job it just caught me by surprise, your demeanor a little bit, using inappropriate words and such. Call it high comedy and/or low tragedy. He said, I dont say anything about your behavior, but you are demanding more than our approach. What happened? She asks why they were pulled over, and an officer responds, "The driver has all the information, he'll tell you all you need to know," adding that she wasn't involved in the traffic stop. She does not walk away. After the internal investigations of the agency about Turner, she resigned from her post as commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Port Authority oversees airports, bridges, tunnels and rail facilities across the region. I'm not so nice.'. The traffic stop stemmed from side tinted windows -- which are not legal in New Jersey -- and a partially obscured license plate. After being caught, she apologized for her wrongdoing and she . Twenty seconds after arriving, Caren Turner has identified herself by name. Turner says sarcastically, "I'm so sorry, thank you for your concern for my safety. An appointee of New York Gov. "You may not tell me when to take my child. It was only after the Inspector Generals office sought an interview with Turner that she resigned. The Tenafly Police Department released the video Tuesday showing Caren Turner attempting to pull rank on the officers. Things now get heated, as Turner threatens to go over their heads to their boss. 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