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.
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Several stores were looted and a police precinct attacked
Whatever the outcome, the process must be evidence-based, deliberate and meet the highest standards of any homicide investigation
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Videos show hundreds of protesters gathered in Minneapolis streets damaging police vehicles and property
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To effectively work a crowd, constantly pay attention, analyze, assess and take action early and often
When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best
A large disturbance is an opportunity for officers to look very good or very bad in front of millions; use the Madison Method to successfully police a crowd
Politicians and police executives, allow the officers who serve you and your community to do their job
Has your agency done the necessary planning for large-scale crowd control, or is there a pervasive ‘it can’t happen here’ mindset?
Ten officers acting as a team armed with tactics and a plan can accomplish more than 100 acting as individuals
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