Minneapolis City Council members have a vowed to disband the police department in the wake George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests. According to the “New York Times,” nine me…
police department and replace the office with what is being described as a “new model of public safety.”. The site says that the council garnered enough members’ support to have a veto-proof majority.
The news comes after people around the country have come together to stage protests against police brutality and the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled against his neck for more than eight minutes. The officer, Derek Chauvin, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Three other officers involved in the incident have been charged with aiding and abetting the murder.
Other organizations, including the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation, have already severed their ties with the Minneapolis Police Department.GoFundMe Suspends Candace Owens' Fundraiser After Controversial George Floyd Comments Several council members, like Jeremiah Ellison, have been outspoken in their support to disband the police department.
“We are going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department. And when we’re done, we’re not simply gonna glue it back together. We are going to dramatically rethink how we approach public safety and emergency response. It’s really past due,” Ellison tweeted on June 4.And when we’re done, we’re not simply gonna glue it back together.It’s really past due.
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