STATEMENT OF DEPUTY AMY SHOBLOM Loudermill hearing June 23, 2015 My name is ,Amy Shoblom and I am currently employed as a King County Deputy. I have been with the department since 2006. During my nine years as a deputy, I have built many positive relationships with people in the communities I have served and with my co?workers. Prior to April 2015, I have not had any sustained internal investigation ?ndings in my file. This statement is being written in response to an allegation that I was dishonest during an investigation regarding the conduct of King County Metro employee, Kelvin Kirkpatrick. This false accusation is both offensive and outrageous. I've reviewed the so?called investigative file that looked into this matter. I've reviewed command staff emails in essence begging Mr. Kirkpatrick to come forwardwith the video he secretly took of Sgt. Caballero and other citizens that night. I read how Mr. Kirkpatrick needed to be persuaded, repeatedly, to turn over the video of this incident. Because I am a law enforcement of?cer, and because I am required to think critically and objectively, I couldn?t help but think that Mr. 'Kirkpatrick?s reluctance to turn over this video Speaks volumes about his bias and motive in this case. The fact that he dragged his heels in producing this video shows that he clearly has something to hide. In the rush to falsely accuse me and retaliate against me, the IIU investigation failed to even address Kirkpatrick?s bias and motive. Another important fact that was left out of the so?called IIU investigation was the fact that it is well known that Kirkpatrick and Sgt. Dewey Burns are friends. In addition, there is no evidence that the video produced by Mr. Kirkpatrick is the original. In short, this investigation lacked all objectivity, and the bias in the investigation is clear throughout. Why was Mr. Berrigner consulted in this investigation? Why was evidence from the sexual harassment investigation into Burns reviewed? The answers to these questions are clear: the only reason why this investigation was undertaken by IIU, and why IIU had to beg and plead with Kirkpatrick to produce this video is because I ?led a complaint against (then sergeant) Dewey Burns for sexual harassment in the Fall of 2014. Statement of Deputy Amy Shoblorn Loudermill Hearing June 23, 2015 When I ?led that complaint, I feared I would be retaliated against, and fired from my job for coming forward to report sexual harassment. As it turns out, that fear was justi?ed, and the fact that I am here today is proof that my fear of retaliation was justified. Throughout the investigation into Sgt. Burns? sexual harassment of me, I was subjected to hours of interrogations that were intimidating, disrespectful and unwarranted. The investigation concluded in March 2015 and Sgt. Burns was fired, but not for engaging insexual harassment. A few weeks a?er that decision was made, and within a span of one week, I was served with two A-150s and a SAL (the SAL being issued because "we could not ?nd a policy or RCW Violation"). Prior to my filing the sexual harassment complaint, I had little, if any, complaints in my ?le. These new investigations called into question my morals, ethics, and integrity which had never been questioned before. Each of the now sustained complaints were lodged by employees of the Sheriff?s of?ce, including the Sheriff?s Chief of Staff. The only reason I have been subjected to these A-l 503 and other complaints ?om command staff is because I reported sexual harassment. This ongoing effort to retaliate against me, and disparage me, is clear when you look at the so?called IIU investigation into the complaint lodged by Mr. Kirkpatrick. These acts of retaliation are also blatant effort to keep people from coming forward to report sexual harassment. As a person ?rst and a deputy second, I take false attacks on my integrity very seriously. I truthfully reported what the bus driver said that night, and I did not concoct a report to retaliate against Mr. Kirkpatrick. I am attaching several statements from individuals who are more than happy to vouch for my character and my integrity. These statements are a true re?ection of who I am both personally and professionally. Statement of Deputy Amy Shoblom Loudermill Hearing June 23, 2015 -- 2 All of that being said, I will not beg nor plead for my job with King County. I know that I was truthful. I have and will take pride in my integrity and morals as they are beyond yours? Deputy Amy Shoblom Statement of Deputy Amy Shoblom Loudermill Hearing June 23, 2015 3 with MTP "deputies'and'sup'ervisors.' 59/7"? STATEMENT OF SGT. LOU CABALLERO Loudermill hearing June 23, 2015 We are here today because I have been accused of being untruthful in an investigation, retaliation and coercing another to also be untruthful Nothing could be further ?om the truth. I am hereto clear my name, and in order to do so I must point out the ?aws in the report authored by Major Jutilla, predicated upon a biased IIU investigation. Maj or Jutilla prepared a 9 page report that does not document a single effort to review exculpatory evidence that would clear my name. The 9 page document authored by Jutilla unfairly maligns my integrity and omits key facts. if rim-M?" A?l/rw77ord ft FE 0" rwrr/VY- First, Major Jutilla starts his document with a paragraph detailing Operator Kelvin Kirkpatrick?s work with METRO. In this paragraph we learn Mr. Kirkpatrick is a graveyard Metro driver, he is African American and has worked at Metro for almost 20 years. (Jutilla failed to mention my race, yet thought it was important to mention Kirkpatrick?s. For the record, I am a Cuban American, ?rst generation. I have no idea why my race or the race of Mr. Kirkpatrick is even an issue in this investigation. Jutilla detailed how Kirkpatrick started out as a part time driver and was ?promoted? to full time in April 1998; He drives the ?Night Major Jutilla does not tell us this: Mr. Kirkpatrick is also a ?professional photographer and videographer.? In his interview Mr. Kirkpatrick claims he is an authorized King County Vendor for photography and that his work is on diSplay at Metro Transit Police and outside the Major?s of?ce. According to documents in the EU ?le, Mr. Kirkpatrick evidently was reluctant to bring in this video. There is no report concerning whether this video is an original. This information raises legitimate questions about the authenticity of the video that Kirkpatrick surreptitiously took of me. Also omitted ?orn the Jutilla report is the fact that Mr. Kirkpatrick is much larger in size than I am. Second, Jutilla also fails to mention key facts about me and my career in the Sheriffs department, as well as my career in the Armed Services. In fact, utilla included nothing about who I am, and my commitment to public service. I was born and raised in Midtown Manhattan?s Hell?s Kitchen the melting pot of Ammica. I am well educated having attended Private, esuit/Military and Christian schools ?om ?rst grade though college. I have an AS Business and Marketing from Johnson and Wales University in Providence Rhode Island. I followed in my Dad's love for the sea and enlisted in the United States Navy in February 1986. I have served on Three Trident Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines and was an instructor while in the Navy. Always giving to the community I also volunteered to be a Kitsap County ?re?ghter and a Suquamish Tribal Police Reserve. I resigned from active duty in April 1999 to pursue a career in Law Enforcement Statement of Sgt. Lou Caballero Loudermill hearing June 23, 2015 1 Owl Service?; and has frequent interaction with the King County Sheriffs Of?ce and continued to serve our Country in the Navy reserves until November 2006. I was deployed to the Central Arabian Gulf in 2003 to manage submarine movements as part of the Lincoln Battle Group during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I am a very well decorated Chief Petty Of?cer, and have held one of the highest security clearances in the Navy relating to nuclear weapons and communications. I have clearly lived a life of service to my country and my community. My life revolves around cere values of both the Navy and the KCSO. I live Honor, Courage and Commitment as well as perform my duties at KCSO with Leadership, Integrity, Service and Teamwork. I have brought you 5 letters from a variety of people that know me. The letters are from: Drew Nichols, MSN Programmer and close ?'iend from Church. Debra Ray, Metro Transit First line supervisor (Dear) . Brian Eggan, Metro Transit Deer and acting Service Quality Chie Dr. Bryan Hill, a long tirne personal as well as professional friend .Mr. Larry Harvey, Law Enforcement Security Consultant Seattle Mariners I want to make clear, I did not retaliate against Mr. Kirkpatrick, nor would I ever engage in such behavior. My life?s work in the Navy and with the KCSO speaks to that fact. Third, Jutilla ?and'IIU' 'omitted'yet'another'fact' ?om 'theirinvestigation.? On? the "morning of November Mr. Kirkpatrick engaged in the surreptitious recording of me and other citizens. The IIU investigation didn?t even bother looking into whether or not Mr. Kirkpatrick? secret recordings were against the law, or violated METRO policy or county policy. When Mr. Kirkpatrick stood on the street and yelled at me, while I was in uniform and representing the Sheriffs of?ce, he was disreSpectful to this department. I wrote the report documenting Mr. Kirkpatrick?s unprovoked and irrational outburst because, frankly, he was behaving in a discourteous, unprofessional and disrespectful manner. Jutilla also omitted another key fact, on September 18, 2014 I had to do one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do as a supervisor and that was to report my peer Sergeant, Dewey Burns, for Sexual Harassment. Sgt; Burns and Mr. Kirkpatrick are friends. I truly believe that I am here, before you because I reported Sgt. Burns for sexual harassment and no other reason. I believe to my core that I heard Mr. Kirkpatrick say those words. I did not conspire with Deputy Shoblom and any assertions to the contrary are simply FALSE. I am a man of integrity and I did not and DO NOT lie. My evaluations as a Sergeant show that I am the ?rst to put myself on report if I think I have made a mistake. My word has always been my bond. I did not lie about Mr. Kirkpatrick, and I did not conspire with Deputy Shoblorn to retaliate against Kirkpatrick. Statement of Sgt. Lou Caballero Loudermill hearing June 23, 2015 -- 2 My performance as both a KCSO deputy and Sergeant has consistently earned me high marks on performance evaluations. Up until the point when ful?lled my obligation to report a fellow Sergeant for committing acts of sexual harassment, my career with the KCSO was exemplary. I would not jeopardize my career and family? 5 livelihOod for a seven~letter word. I do not have malice in my life or my soul. 4M 4.41. I am asking that you take into consideration this statement/I have always been and will continue to be an open and honest man. Anyone who knows me will con?rm that. Sincerely, Caballer Statement of Lou Caballero Loudermill hearing Iune 23, 2015 -- 3