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CSUPD, Fort Collins DA and Judiciary: A 'Ring' of Public Corruption
CSUPD, Fort Collins DA and Judiciary: A 'Ring' of Public Corruption
Copies of raw, unredacted original body camera footage have to be done properly. There is a protocol for assessing whether the body camera footage is an authentic copy. Colorado State University has never provided authentication for the body camera footage released to the Media in the homicide of 19 year old student, Jeremy Holmes. Susan Holmes provided the authentication process to the Court in her Open Records lawsuit. The Judge ignored this evidence and ruled to suppress Susan Holme's access to copies of authenticated, unredacted body camera footage from CSUPD officer's Phil Morris and Katie Aron's cameras. In order for Susan Holmes to get an independent forensics analysis of the body camera footage and the dispatch audio she needed unredacted, authenticated time stamped copies. The Fort Collins DA, the Judiciary and CSU are complicit in covering up the murder of Jeremy Holmes. The DA & Judiciary acted in the same criminal manner with the Timothy Masters case. There is a ring of Public Corruption in Fort Collins.
Copies of raw, unredacted original body camera footage have to be done properly. There is a protocol for assessing whether the body camera footage is an authentic copy. Colorado State University has never provided authentication for the body camera footage released to the Media in the homicide of 19 year old student, Jeremy Holmes. Susan Holmes provided the authentication process to the Court in her Open Records lawsuit. The Judge ignored this evidence and ruled to suppress Susan Holme's access to copies of authenticated, unredacted body camera footage from CSUPD officer's Phil Morris and Katie Aron's cameras. In order for Susan Holmes to get an independent forensics analysis of the body camera footage and the dispatch audio she needed unredacted, authenticated time stamped copies. The Fort Collins DA, the Judiciary and CSU are complicit in covering up the murder of Jeremy Holmes. The DA & Judiciary acted in the same criminal manner with the Timothy Masters case. There is a ring of Public Corruption in Fort Collins.
Requests for Body Camera Footage and Rejections
Requests for Body Camera Footage and Rejections
This page is a compilation of the many requests the Susan Holmes submitted for access to the body camera footage in her 19 year old son's homicide by Colorado State University Police officer Phil Morris. Jeremy was shot to death six times. Officer Morris shot Jeremy four times in an uncontrolled manner due to his violent incompetence. Jeremy was falling down after the first two wounds by the FC police officer. All Morris had to do was step aside and let Jeremy bleed to death. He didn't need to shatter his spine. He's a monster and an idiot being protected by the State of Colorado. The Police and DA covered for him by altering the dispatch audio and the body camera footage. You can read the utterly, ludicrous responses from the CSU attorney for blocking access to copies of the original, raw unredacted body camera footage and time stamped independent audio from the dispatch. They know an independent forensics analysis of the video and audio would prove that they altered, edited and inserted images into the evidence.
This page is a compilation of the many requests the Susan Holmes submitted for access to the body camera footage in her 19 year old son's homicide by Colorado State University Police officer Phil Morris. Jeremy was shot to death six times. Officer Morris shot Jeremy four times in an uncontrolled manner due to his violent incompetence. Jeremy was falling down after the first two wounds by the FC police officer. All Morris had to do was step aside and let Jeremy bleed to death. He didn't need to shatter his spine. He's a monster and an idiot being protected by the State of Colorado. The Police and DA covered for him by altering the dispatch audio and the body camera footage. You can read the utterly, ludicrous responses from the CSU attorney for blocking access to copies of the original, raw unredacted body camera footage and time stamped independent audio from the dispatch. They know an independent forensics analysis of the video and audio would prove that they altered, edited and inserted images into the evidence.
Susan Holmes drafted this bill in 2018 so that it could be introduced to the legislature in January. This bill explains why body camera footage in an officer involved homicide should be released to the Public within five days of the incident. There should be immediate Public oversight when an officer kills a community member. The longer the body camera footage is withheld from the Public, the more likely the footage will be altered in favor of the police.
Susan Holmes drafted this bill in 2018 so that it could be introduced to the legislature in January. This bill explains why body camera footage in an officer involved homicide should be released to the Public within five days of the incident. There should be immediate Public oversight when an officer kills a community member. The longer the body camera footage is withheld from the Public, the more likely the footage will be altered in favor of the police.
August 2 2017 request for videos from Susan Holmes.pdfAugust 2, 2017 Request for Body Camera Footage
August 2, 2017 Request for Body Camera Footage
Susan Holmes requests access to body camera footage of her son's homicide. This email contains the date of her first request on July 20, 2017. The request was made to Sergeant Ramsey Crochet of Colorado State University Police Department.
Susan Holmes requests access to body camera footage of her son's homicide. This email contains the date of her first request on July 20, 2017. The request was made to Sergeant Ramsey Crochet of Colorado State University Police Department.
Denial August 2, 2017 Melissa funk police services.pdfAugust 2, 2017 Denial
August 2, 2017 Denial
"...we will not be releasing any videos or documents from this case until after both Fort Collins Police Services and CSU Police Department’s internal investigations are complete. This could take a few more weeks."
"...we will not be releasing any videos or documents from this case until after both Fort Collins Police Services and CSU Police Department’s internal investigations are complete. This could take a few more weeks."
Melissa Funk , Police Services
Melissa Funk , Police Services
Incident Commander's denial of video access August 3.pdfAugust 3, 2017 Denial
August 3, 2017 Denial
" Fort Collins Police Services and the Colorado State University Police Department are still in the midst of their administrative investigations of this incident. Colorado law allows law enforcement agencies to delay the release of lawfully requested records if it is not in the public's best interest to release those records at the time they are requested. Releasing the video and reports compiled by investigators and detectives involved in the investigation of Jeremy's death, prior to the completion of the administrative reviews, is not in the public's best interest. Therefore, your request is being denied at this time. "
" Fort Collins Police Services and the Colorado State University Police Department are still in the midst of their administrative investigations of this incident. Colorado law allows law enforcement agencies to delay the release of lawfully requested records if it is not in the public's best interest to release those records at the time they are requested. Releasing the video and reports compiled by investigators and detectives involved in the investigation of Jeremy's death, prior to the completion of the administrative reviews, is not in the public's best interest. Therefore, your request is being denied at this time. "
John Feyen, Incident Commander in Charge of the Investigation
John Feyen, Incident Commander in Charge of the Investigation
Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Aug 9 2017 Request for half page in Coloraodan Why can't I see videos.pdfAugust 9, 2017 Coloradoan News Denial
August 9, 2017 Coloradoan News Denial
Coloradoan rejects Susan Holmes's request to buy half a page in their newspaper. She asks the Coloradoan do a story on the fact that the police will not let her see the body camera footage of her son's death. The Coloradoan never interviews her or does a story on her denials by the police.
Coloradoan rejects Susan Holmes's request to buy half a page in their newspaper. She asks the Coloradoan do a story on the fact that the police will not let her see the body camera footage of her son's death. The Coloradoan never interviews her or does a story on her denials by the police.
Open Letter to the Mayor Of FC & CSU Susan Holmes (1).pdfNovember 2017 Open Letter to the Mayor of Fort Collins City
November 2017 Open Letter to the Mayor of Fort Collins City
Due to the intervention of CBS... on November 16, 2017, Susan Holmes was able to view three different videos from the three officers involved in her son's homicide. Two of the CSU police officers were Phil Morris and Katie Aron. The police never released Katie Aron's footage. On November 21, 2017, Susan Holmes released this letter to the media and uploaded it to scribd. In this document, she does an analysis of the District Attorney's Opinion that was released on July 18, 2017. According to Susan Holmes, the DA made a number of false statements in his criminal investigation. She addressed his false statements and filed a complaint with the Colorado State Regulatory Agency. In retrospect, Susan has discovered that the police altered the audio to the non-emergency dispatch call and they altered the body camera footage in her son's homicide. Susan Holmes filed a complaint with the FBI regarding the criminal tampering with evidence in her son's death.
Due to the intervention of CBS... on November 16, 2017, Susan Holmes was able to view three different videos from the three officers involved in her son's homicide. Two of the CSU police officers were Phil Morris and Katie Aron. The police never released Katie Aron's footage. On November 21, 2017, Susan Holmes released this letter to the media and uploaded it to scribd. In this document, she does an analysis of the District Attorney's Opinion that was released on July 18, 2017. According to Susan Holmes, the DA made a number of false statements in his criminal investigation. She addressed his false statements and filed a complaint with the Colorado State Regulatory Agency. In retrospect, Susan has discovered that the police altered the audio to the non-emergency dispatch call and they altered the body camera footage in her son's homicide. Susan Holmes filed a complaint with the FBI regarding the criminal tampering with evidence in her son's death.
November 27, 2017 Request for Unredacted Body Camera Footage
November 27, 2017 Request for Unredacted Body Camera Footage
December 1, 2017 Denial
December 1, 2017 Denial
"After balancing the pertinent factors, CSUPD exercised its discretion granted by the CORA and determined it will not release to you or the public the criminal justice records that you are seeking, because the release of that video is contrary to the public interest under C.R.S. § 24-72-305(5), for the following reasons: (1) the un-redacted body cam video has extremely graphic images of Jeremy Holmes after his death, and no public purpose or interest would be served by releasing such images; and (2) the privacy interests of the CSU PD officers depicted in the video would likely be impacted by the release of the un-redacted video, and by disclosing the un-redacted video it could jeopardize the safety of CSU PD police officers."
"After balancing the pertinent factors, CSUPD exercised its discretion granted by the CORA and determined it will not release to you or the public the criminal justice records that you are seeking, because the release of that video is contrary to the public interest under C.R.S. § 24-72-305(5), for the following reasons: (1) the un-redacted body cam video has extremely graphic images of Jeremy Holmes after his death, and no public purpose or interest would be served by releasing such images; and (2) the privacy interests of the CSU PD officers depicted in the video would likely be impacted by the release of the un-redacted video, and by disclosing the un-redacted video it could jeopardize the safety of CSU PD police officers."
Jason L. Johnson General Counsel Colorado State University System
Jason L. Johnson General Counsel Colorado State University System
February 14, 2018 Request for Unredacted Body Camera Footage
February 14, 2018 Request for Unredacted Body Camera Footage
March 5, 2018 Denial
March 5, 2018 Denial
"In the addendum to your request, you have asked for unredacted copies of the body camera footage from the officers involved in your son's death. This request seeks a criminal justice record, and is governed by the CCJRA. In accordance with the CCJRA, specifically C.R.S. § 24-72- 304 and 24-72-305, the custodian of a criminal justice record is authorized to exercise its sound discretion in allowing or not allowing inspection or public disclosure of criminal justice records.
"In the addendum to your request, you have asked for unredacted copies of the body camera footage from the officers involved in your son's death. This request seeks a criminal justice record, and is governed by the CCJRA. In accordance with the CCJRA, specifically C.R.S. § 24-72- 304 and 24-72-305, the custodian of a criminal justice record is authorized to exercise its sound discretion in allowing or not allowing inspection or public disclosure of criminal justice records.
The Colorado State University Police Department ("CSU PD") is the custodian of the criminal justice records you have requested. For the reasons described in my letter to you dated December 1, 2017, CSUPD Chief Scott Harris has determined that CSUPD will not publicly release the criminal justice records that you are seeking, in accordance with the CCJRA. "
The Colorado State University Police Department ("CSU PD") is the custodian of the criminal justice records you have requested. For the reasons described in my letter to you dated December 1, 2017, CSUPD Chief Scott Harris has determined that CSUPD will not publicly release the criminal justice records that you are seeking, in accordance with the CCJRA. "
Jason L. Johnson General Counsel Colorado State University System
Jason L. Johnson General Counsel Colorado State University System
September 18, 2018 Request for Unredacted Body Camera Footage via Susan Holmes's Attorney
September 18, 2018 Request for Unredacted Body Camera Footage via Susan Holmes's Attorney
September 24, 2018 Denial
September 24, 2018 Denial
"Although you have not disclosed whether you are representing a client, please be advised that Colorado State University and the Colorado State University Police Department have previously responded to similar requests from Ms. Susan Holmes. This response is consistent with the university's responses to those prior requests for records pertaining to the July l, 2017 death of Jeremy Holmes. The Colorado State University Police Department ("CSUPD") is the custodian of the criminal justice records you have requested. CSU PD Chief Scott Harris has determined that CSU PD will not publicly release the criminal justice records that you are seeking, in accordance with the CCJRA. After balancing the pertinent factors, CSUPD has exercised its discretion granted by the CCJRA and determined that it will not release to you or the public the criminal justice records that you are seeking, because the release of that video is contrary to the public interest under C.R.S. § 24-72-305(5), for the following reasons: {1) the un-redacted body cam video has extremely graphic images of Jeremy Holmes after his death, and no public purpose or interest would be served by releasing such images; and (2) the privacy interests of the CSU PO officers depicted in the video would likely be impacted by the release of the un-redacted video, and by disclosing the un-redacted video it could jeopardize the safety of CSU PD police officers."
"Although you have not disclosed whether you are representing a client, please be advised that Colorado State University and the Colorado State University Police Department have previously responded to similar requests from Ms. Susan Holmes. This response is consistent with the university's responses to those prior requests for records pertaining to the July l, 2017 death of Jeremy Holmes. The Colorado State University Police Department ("CSUPD") is the custodian of the criminal justice records you have requested. CSU PD Chief Scott Harris has determined that CSU PD will not publicly release the criminal justice records that you are seeking, in accordance with the CCJRA. After balancing the pertinent factors, CSUPD has exercised its discretion granted by the CCJRA and determined that it will not release to you or the public the criminal justice records that you are seeking, because the release of that video is contrary to the public interest under C.R.S. § 24-72-305(5), for the following reasons: {1) the un-redacted body cam video has extremely graphic images of Jeremy Holmes after his death, and no public purpose or interest would be served by releasing such images; and (2) the privacy interests of the CSU PO officers depicted in the video would likely be impacted by the release of the un-redacted video, and by disclosing the un-redacted video it could jeopardize the safety of CSU PD police officers."
Jason L. Johnson General Counsel Colorado State University System
Jason L. Johnson General Counsel Colorado State University System
Susan Holmes Loses Open Records Case Against Colorado State University
Susan Holmes Loses Open Records Case Against Colorado State University
This case was rigged so that Susan Holmes would never get access to the unredacted, original raw data of the body camera footage from CSU officers Phil Morris and Katie Aron. The Judge blatantly lies in the second paragraph of her ruling. Susan Holmes made it very clear in her testimony that the police falsely stated that she made a 911 emergency phone call. She called the non-emergency number intentionally to ask them to take a message to her older son because she couldn't get through to him on his cell phone. Why would the Judge lie about this fact? To cover for the DA and police. This is a key factor in the creation of the false narrative created by the police and supported by the DA. Susan Holmes phone records can prove that she made a non-emergency phone call. Those records were received by the journalist Saja Hindi ( formally of the Coloradoan) to correct the record.
This case was rigged so that Susan Holmes would never get access to the unredacted, original raw data of the body camera footage from CSU officers Phil Morris and Katie Aron. The Judge blatantly lies in the second paragraph of her ruling. Susan Holmes made it very clear in her testimony that the police falsely stated that she made a 911 emergency phone call. She called the non-emergency number intentionally to ask them to take a message to her older son because she couldn't get through to him on his cell phone. Why would the Judge lie about this fact? To cover for the DA and police. This is a key factor in the creation of the false narrative created by the police and supported by the DA. Susan Holmes phone records can prove that she made a non-emergency phone call. Those records were received by the journalist Saja Hindi ( formally of the Coloradoan) to correct the record.
July 26, 2019 Order and Judgment
July 26, 2019 Order and Judgment
The last two paragraphs located on page six state that CSUPD had the right to use their discretion and not provide original, unredacted body camera footage or time stamped audio copies. The Judge ignored all of the testimony and evidence provided by Susan Holmes.
The last two paragraphs located on page six state that CSUPD had the right to use their discretion and not provide original, unredacted body camera footage or time stamped audio copies. The Judge ignored all of the testimony and evidence provided by Susan Holmes.
However... less than a week before Susan Holmes hearing, the New York Supreme Court Ruled the Public had a Right to Unredacted Body Camera Footage...
However... less than a week before Susan Holmes hearing, the New York Supreme Court Ruled the Public had a Right to Unredacted Body Camera Footage...
Susan Holmes provided this ruling to the Court as evidence. This was a very important piece of evidence ignored by the Judge. In fact, the Judge never refers to any of Susan Holmes's evidence. Why would the New York Supreme Court rule in favor of transparency while Fort Collins suppresses all access to transparency? It is so simple...the Judge could have ruled for the release of the unredacted, original body camera footage....but she ruled in favor of police secrecy.
Susan Holmes provided this ruling to the Court as evidence. This was a very important piece of evidence ignored by the Judge. In fact, the Judge never refers to any of Susan Holmes's evidence. Why would the New York Supreme Court rule in favor of transparency while Fort Collins suppresses all access to transparency? It is so simple...the Judge could have ruled for the release of the unredacted, original body camera footage....but she ruled in favor of police secrecy.
End Police Secrecy & We Can End Police Violence
End Police Secrecy & We Can End Police Violence
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