George Floyd Protests
Bystander footage of the in-custody death of George Floyd led to the firing of four Minneapolis police officers and violent protests in the city and throughout the nation. Derek Chauvin, the officer seen in the video kneeling on Floyd’s neck for several minutes, was later arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, for which he was found guilty on April 20, 2021.
Police1 coverage of events reviews 12 things every police department’s civil unrest plan needs, the 5 stages of riot prep, why police reform must be evidence-based and why community solidarity matters.
Looking back at the events impacting public safety this year
LASD officers Brian Hill and Garrett Rifkin were exhausted after working for hours; a photo of the two went viral for reasons beyond their chosen profession
The numbers out of Minneapolis prove the damage that can be expected when a city allows itself to be led down this destructive path
“Mob action deliberately sought to injure officers,” the Chicago police superintendent said
The police corporal is accused of firing at three journalists who were covering the protest
The sweeping package was said to be one of the most substantial changes to the state’s criminal justice system in years
The suspect, who was seen at recent protests, was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal mischief
Sound planning that outlines a response strategy, coupled with rules of engagement and quality less-lethal training, will enhance an agency’s response
Hundreds of protesters were at the scene Sunday night into early Monday, lighting a fire around 1:30 a.m.
Rioters threw fireworks, rocks and bottles at the officers
Later, as police dispersed a group that had gathered near North Interstate Avenue, people threw rocks and paint-filled balloons at officers
The court made footage captured by two officers publicly viewable Wednesday by appointment
While attempting to detain the suspect, a U.S. Marshals Service deputy was hit by the hammer three times
At least four officers were hurt, including Chief of Department Terence Monahan, and 37 people were arrested, police said
Law enforcement must move from box-checking to strategic thinking when it comes to communicating with the community
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The lawsuit seeks to set a precedent “that makes it financially prohibitive for police to wrongfully kill marginalized people,” the family’s attorney said
Officers will be required to document their attempts to de-escalate a situation in all incidents, whether or not they end with force being used
“We need to invest in community-based solutions that address underlying root issues,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said at a news conference
Some of the reforms being proposed nationwide seem more like fantasy than realistic goals for rural law enforcement
When a subject tells you they can’t breathe, it should be understood as a nontrivial indication that something might be seriously wrong
A Pew Research Center report spells out the huge educational task facing police leaders and advocates
The city will increase the number of police on more than 20 streets and city housing projects and organize ‘neighborhood walks’ with community leaders
“I can’t think of a more difficult job because they’re not just police officers...they respond to everything.”
Saturday’s rally was organized by community members and drew a mix of LAPD officers, their families and Angelenos who feel that LE is being unfairly maligned
The first step to applying and implementing the lessons learned of any after-action report is to read the report, which unfortunately rarely happens
Attorney Ron Meuser said officers already struggling with PTSD had reached a breaking point after the events following George Floyd’s death
“It’s not controversial that the Ford Police Interceptor helps officers do their job,” wrote CEO Jim Hackett in a letter to employees
Mayor Dean Trantalis said at a news conference that ‘the issue of race and law enforcement’ was a factor in the move
The executive order to protect monuments has led to federal police officers being deployed around the country
“Quite frankly, this is not sustainable,” Deputy Chief Chris Davis said at a briefing
“Stop yelling. It takes a heck of a lot of oxygen to talk,” former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is recorded saying
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