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.
Reporters from FOX, ABC, CBS and CNN shared their experiences from covering 2020 civil unrest
Three police chiefs discuss their department’s response to peaceful protests that became violent because of “bad actors”
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Commanders are investigating whether the unusual spike was the result of an orchestrated protest or labor action, which would be illegal
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The delay comes after Police Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday slammed the chokehold ban as ‘insane’
“It’s clear that these officers should never have been at Breonna Taylor’s home in the first place,” said an attorney for the family
The protesters are charged with offenses ranging from disorderly conduct to destruction of federal property and assaulting a federal officer
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Gov. Brian Kemp authorized the activation of up to 1,000 Guard troops after a weekend of gun violence left 5 dead
Investigators said rioters threw fireworks, shattered windows, vandalized nearby patrol cars and spray-painted graffiti on the building
The governor declared a state of emergency after a weekend of violence
Some lawmakers say that reducing marijuana-related penalties would reduce unnecessary confrontations between police and minorities
The department said 31 officers who contracted COVID-19 worked at the protests, but didn’t say when they were diagnosed
The device shattered two windows but did not ignite; none of the four officers in the vehicle were seriously injured
Officer Phillip Jackson knows deep in his bones that he can, in fact, be a Black man and wear police blue at the same time
The Republicans also criticized calls to defund police and so-called “cancel culture”
Last month, three police unions unveiled a national police reform agenda intended to improve outcomes between officers and the community they serve
A department spokesperson said they wanted to be cognizant that the “presence of officers in heavy gear can elevate tensions”
With law enforcement blamed for society’s ills and the future of policing uncertain, officers face new traumas and total exhaustion
The cuts will reduce the number of officers to a level not seen for more than a decade
If you are a good cop, who in these bad times is thinking of quitting law enforcement, don’t just resign, but relocate and renew yourself and your career
Over the past several weeks, we asked our audience a series of questions about crowd control
The sheriff promises to banish lawlessness in a three-minute video aimed at protesters
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Police said the move is designed to protect the public; protesters responded with chants to leave them alone
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