Minneapolis enacts police reform after Floyd’s death

The Minneapolis City Council has approved police training reforms and a review of the use-of-force policy. These changes are part of an agreement between Minneapolis and the federal government, following the death of George Floyd.

Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was killed in 2020 by officer Derek Chauvin, who pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes. The incident was captured on video by a bystander and led to global protests against racism and police violence.

Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. Investigations revealed a decade-long pattern of racism within the Minneapolis police.

The agreement mandates officers to perform their duties with professionalism, respect, and dignity and prohibits race, gender, or ethnicity from influencing decisions to use force. The police department will be under judicial supervision to ensure compliance, with an independent monitor overseeing changes.

A judge’s approval is pending, and officials hope for a swift resolution.

Source: NOS

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