Minneapolis

Ex-officer Tou Thao's attorney said that while Floyd's death was tragic, "a tragedy is not a crime"

Here's what to expect

However, the trial will remain set for March 7 if the attorneys cannot agree on a new date

The postponement was being sought while a federal civil rights trial goes forward

A new plan will include expanding partnerships with other police agencies and beefing up investigative units, police said

Chauvin's plea means he will not face a federal trial in January, though he may end up with more years behind bars

"After 32 years of service I believe that now is the right time to allow for new leadership," Arradondo said

Policymakers need to understand that while police officers may not all have crisis negotiating skills, social workers don't usually have tactical skills

The mayor's first challenge will be to persuade his popular police chief, Medaria Arradondo, to stay on

Voters opposed the amendment by a 13% margin

After over a year of contentious debate, voters will decide Tuesday if they want to replace the Minneapolis PD

Chief Medaria Arradondo had criticized a ballot question that asks voters if they want to replace the police department

Voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a new public safety department

Former officer Mohamed Noor is likely to be released next May

Since the start of 2020, the department has lost nearly 300 police officers