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Minneapolis Bans Chokeholds, Other Neck Restraints

The agreement also seeks to impose more accountability for the use of crowd-control weapons and increase transparency in police discipline cases.

June 5, 2020

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Michigan Deputy Seriously Injured in Crash

The driver of the sheriff’s vehicle – an animal control officer for the county – sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance the hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.

June 5, 2020

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Missouri Sheriff Killed in Crash While Responding to Help Deputy

Sheriff Andy Clark was hit by an SUV about 11:30 p.m. Clark, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene.

June 4, 2020

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3 Fired Minneapolis Officers Charged with Aiding and Abetting Floyd Murder, Chauvin Charge Elevated to Second Degree

Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane will be charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder, the Star Tribune reports.

June 3, 2020

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Detroit Officer Shot in the Line of Duty in 2017 Dies from Injuries

An officer with the Detroit Police Department who was shot in the line of duty in 2017 has reportedly died of his injuries.

June 2, 2020

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Illinois Man Charged with Bringing Explosives to Riot in Minnesota

An Illinois man has been charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office after police say he traveled to Minnesota to participate in a demonstration that quickly devolved into a riot, and that he had handed out explosive devices to people gathered and told them to throw the weapons at police.

June 2, 2020

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4 Missouri Police Officers Shot During Protests

Four officers with the St. Louis Police Department were wounded by gunfire amid ongoing violent protests Monday night.

June 2, 2020

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Minneapolis Police Precinct Burned in Riots

Rioters broke into the precinct around 10 p.m. local time, after police on the rooftop previously tried to disperse a gathering crowd using "flash bang" shots and tear gas.

May 29, 2020

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Fired Minneapolis Officer Charged with Murder in Floyd Death

Derek Chauvin, 44, was arrested late Friday morning and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter four days after the incident.

May 29, 2020

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Michigan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Increase Police Officer Training

A state senator in Michigan has introduced a bill to "strengthen community-police relations and reduce excessive use of force by police officers."

May 29, 2020

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FOP Issues Statement on George Floyd Arrest Death

The National Fraternal Order of Police has released a statement on the death of George Floyd. Floyd died after an arrest by Minneapolis officers Monday. Civilian video of the incident shows an officer with his knee on the back of Floyd's neck pinning him to the ground.

May 28, 2020

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Minneapolis Asks for National Guard Help After Night of Looting, Burning Over Police-Involved Death

Wednesday night's protests began peacefully and escalated into gunfire, looting, and arson, with about 30 buildings reported ablaze, and countless others damaged.

May 28, 2020