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Washington Post
09-05-2025
- Washington Post
Charges dropped against 3 officers after they make a training video about fatal Colorado shooting
DENVER — Charges have been dropped against all but one Colorado law enforcement officer accused of not stepping in and possibly preventing the fatal 2022 shooting of a man in distress who had called 911 for help. The misdemeanor charges of failing to intervene were dismissed against Tim Collins, Brittany Morrow and Ryan Bennie under a deal that required them to record a training video about what went wrong in the standoff with Christian Glass in a small mountain community, Fifth Judicial District Attorney Heidi McCollum confirmed Friday.
Associated Press
09-05-2025
- Associated Press
Charges dropped against 3 officers after they make a training video about fatal Colorado shooting
DENVER (AP) — Charges have been dropped against all but one Colorado law enforcement officer accused of not stepping in and possibly preventing the fatal 2022 shooting of a man in distress who had called 911 for help. The misdemeanor charges of failing to intervene were dismissed against Tim Collins, Brittany Morrow and Ryan Bennie under a deal that required them to record a training video about what went wrong in the standoff with Christian Glass in a small mountain community, Fifth Judicial District Attorney Heidi McCollum confirmed Friday. They were among six officers charged in 2023 with failing to intervene to stop the actions of former Clear Creek Sheriff's Office Deputy Andrew Buen, who shot and killed Glass. The shooting drew national attention and prompted calls to reform how authorities respond to people with mental health problems. Prosecutors tried twice to convince jurors to convict Buen of second-degree murder. The first time the jury convicted Buen of a misdemeanor for recklessly putting other officers in danger by opening fire. In his second trial, jurors convicted Buen of the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide for the shooting itself in February. He was sentenced to three years in prison, the maximum sentence he faced. That verdict and the effect three more trials could have on Glass's family as well as the county of about 10,000 people led prosecutors to enter a deal to dismiss the charges, McCollum said. Under the agreement, Collins, Morrow and Bennie all received additional training, including on de-escalation, and participated in making the training video, she said. The hope is that their video will be used by law enforcement agencies across the country that are already using body camera footage of the Glass shooting to teach how not to respond to people in crisis. 'If we can save one life, if we can prevent one law enforcement officer from killing someone, then the dismissal of these three cases is worth it,' McCollum said. Another officer is still charged with failing to intervene and third-degree assault. McCollum said she cannot comment on possible plea deals with him or any defendant. Siddhartha Rathod, a lawyer representing Glass's parents, Simon and Sally Glass, praised McCollum for trying a different approach. 'This is the type of prosecutors we want, who are being creative, who want to create solutions that result in a safer community,' he said. Duty to intervene charges were also dropped against two other officers who work for the state's gaming division in December. A judge ruled they were not covered by the law passed in 2020 following the killing of George Floyd. Buen's supervisor pleaded guilty to failing to intervene.
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Park and Nye Bevan swimming pools decision 'a victory for workers'
A trade union which represents more than 70 workers at two council-owned swimming pools in West Lancashire has welcomed the decision to keep them GMB commented after councillors voted last week to save Park Pool in Ormskirk and Nye Bevan Pool in Skelmersdale. GMB regional organiser Tim Collins said: "This is a huge victory for the workers and the community."Meanwhile, the council said it would have to hold a new budget meeting and consider cutting other services and raising charges because of the cost implications of saving the two pools. 'Raising charges' Mr Collins said the union had "fought tirelessly to protect these vital facilities and we're pleased to see that the voices of staff, service users, and residents have been heard"."Public services like swimming pools and ranger services are lifelines for our communities, providing jobs, health benefits and vital green spaces."Thanks to our members' determination and the support of key councillors, we've saved more than 70 jobs and secured the future of these services. "We'll continue to work constructively with the council to ensure these facilities remain sustainable for years to come."West Lancashire Council had been due to agree its budget for the coming year at a meeting on 26 February.A revised budget must now be agreed before the end of a statement following the decision to reverse its pool closures plan, the council said its budget gap had been forecast to increase from £2.11m to £3.39m in 2026-27, and then reach £4.11m the following said councillors now needed to "look at all alternatives, which will include additional cuts to council services and raising charges". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
