inline_cta_2_url_382199 = 'https://subscriptions.thenation.com/Nation_index?pk=G2A1C6M'; "That, of all the great things and all of the good things that this department has done, this one singular horrific incident was going to [be significant] and by the way, this is days before the riots.". "We want to meet people where they are," the chief said, later adding, "We recognize that oftentimes, people who are experiencing crisis, it is not something that they brought on themselves but are dealing with.". "We were working on the changes that had been necessary way before George Floyd died," he said. So, yes, there is a little bit of added pressure. The other three officers face charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. He opposed a 2021 ballot measure to abolish the Minneapolis police department, which voters ultimately rejected with 56% against. The state health department's database of homicides, suicides and other preventable fatalities is unique for demographic details, inclusion of police shootings. inline_cta_font_color_382199 = '#000000'; But being from here has absolutely helped me in terms of grounding the vision that I have for this police department. I had nine siblings. On Friday, the officer with the most seniority in the Minneapolis Police Department said he's never been trained to put his knee on someone's neck, noting that doing so could kill someone. Minneapolis Police chief Medaria Arradondo drives a vehicle as he leaves the Hennepin County Government Center on April 5, 2021 in Minneapolis. He decided he wanted to help change that, and after joining the department in 1989 has risen through the ranks to become the departments assistant chief and second-in-command. On Monday, Chief Medaria Arradondo of the Minneapolis Police testified in the trial of Derek Chauvin. I mean, cities are always changingalways having ups and downs. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use.\r\r Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_\r Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11/v\r Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/\r Download our app! investigation into the incident. The men and women who will be joining the Minneapolis Police Department will be of the generation that watched what occurred in Ferguson, what occurred in New York with Eric Garner, what occurred in Minneapolis with Jamar Clark, and what occurred in Falcon Heights with Philando Castile. Its a Tuesday in early February when we gather at Frankiesa restaurant the chief has apparently never seen. Arradondo said that during the video showed by the defense, there was no indication Floyd was aggressive, actively resisting or passively resisting. Police investigating company, The city is in an uproar: Woman found shot to death, Two men shot on Nine Mile Road in Richmond, Christina Applegate makes last red carpet appearance, SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent buyers target online sellers, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. And service to my family members and neighbors was always something my parents instilled in us. That's after San Jose City Manager David Sykes made a . Arradondo quickly fired the four officers at the scene of Floyds death. var inline_cta_2_text_382199 = ''; When the Murderapolis years were here, I was a young officer, and to experience a city where we would reach almost 100 homicides in a single yearthat was very different. Maybe it was a blessing that Arradondo was in a position to be upgraded to that position without a lot of furor.. I was a northside baby. 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Arradondo and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pushed for sweeping policy changes: Banning police chokeholds and neck restraints; requiring officers to try to stop any other officers they see using improper force; and preventing officers involved in using deadly force from reviewing body camera footage before completing an initial police report. [16], During a 60 Minutes interview with Lesley Stahl which aired on June 21, 2020, Arradondo stated that there was distrust of law enforcement in Minneapolis's black community and that "we need good policing. "This was a violation of the oath that the majority of the men and women that put this uniform on, this goes absolutely against it," he said. Well soon talk about growing up in the neighborhood that became Murderapolis and how to fix policing from the inside during the era of I Cant Breathe. But first, we order. Arradondo made some quick changes, including toughening department policy on use of body cameras and requiring all officers to go through training that stresses respectful interaction with the public. Mr. Arradondo was expected to testify that Derek Chauvins use of force was contrary to department policy and training. [13] On June 10, 2020, Arradondo announced both the cancellation of future contract negotiations with the police union and plans to bring in outside experts to examine how the contract with the Police Officers Federation can be restructured to create a warning system which will provide transparency about "troubled" officers and flexibility for true reform.[14][15] On June 16, 2020, Arradondo dismissed the significance of recent reports of 19 departures from the Minneapolis Police Department within a year, stating that the Minneapolis Police Department experiences an average of 40 departures per year. ", In regard to his decision to fire all four officers, the chief said it "was not based on some sort of hierarchy. In 2007, along with four other African-American officers, Arradondo sued the Minneapolis Police Department alleging discrimination in promotions, pay, and discipline. Read More In this image from video, witness Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testifies as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Monday, April 5, 2021, in the trial of former . slotId: "thenation_article_indent", [18], Arradondo is one of nine siblings. Zimmerman testified that putting someone in handcuffs brings the threat level "way down," and he said anyone who is cuffed while facedown on the ground should be moved immediately. The barriers outside come courtesy of Operation Safety Net, a multi-jurisdictional task force that includes the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and the Minnesota National Guard. var inline_cta_2_bg_color_382199 = ''; Video of police killing the unarmed Black man has caused global outrage and has led to widespread protests, with people demanding justice for Floyd and repercussions for all officers involved. In a story published Tuesday by the Minneapolis Spokesman-Recorder, Arradondo said he recognized the importance of police having a strong bond with the community. Mr. Arradondo joined the Minneapolis Police Department in 1989 as a patrol officer and was appointed chief of police in 2017 after his predecessor was forced out in the wake of a controversial. cta_1_check_382199 = true; But the profession, over many decades, has not leaned in more to our communities to make sure we are not just at the table but a viable participant. Thank god we didnt do it in Minneapolis. ", Arradondo also discussed the idea of "de-escalation" in policing. [11][12] He fired all four officers involved, which was a historic decision, and later directly addressed the family of George Floyd, stating that his position that all four officers involved were at fault and he was awaiting charges from the county attorney and/or FBI. jQuery("#inline_cta_2_module_382199").addClass("tn-inline-cta-module"); I was sitting in my senior history class, and I was talking to a buddy, and there was a guy seated between us, asleep. "It is my firm belief that the one singular incident we will be judged forever on will be our use of force," Arradondo told the jury, noting the thousands of calls his department receives every year. placementName: "thenation_right_rail", We know it's broken. The then deputy chief talks with demonstrators outside the 4th Precinct in 2015. Police have no place in the abolitionist zone that emerged out of Floyds death, organizers say. The buildings entrance, once glass, has been blocked by cement. Belton said Arradondo told them that he would talk his options over with Frey, who as mayor is in charge of the Police Department but doesn't have the authority to fire individual officers. By signing up to receive emails, you agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nation's journalism. The Black officer in that case wasconvicted of third-degree murderand is serving a 12 1/2-year term. if( inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 !='' ){ As we get into the interview, I begin to see what draws people to Arradondo. var inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 = ''; Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo sits down one-on-one with KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse to talk about reforming the MPD, George Floyd's death, unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and calls to defund his department.\r\rhttps://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/george-floyd/minneapolis-police-chief-medaria-arradondo-addresses-reforms-moving-forward/89-3a61f1bb-10c5-4a50-9bbc-25c290cb5930\r\rWelcome to the official YouTube channel of KARE 11 News. He said in the interview with BCA and FBI agents several weeks after Floyd's death that the gravity of what happened didn't sink in until after he watched the now infamous Facebook video of Floyd saying that he couldn't breathe after three officers got on top of him. [20] Arradondo is the first black person to serve as chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. https://www.kare11.com/appredirect/\r Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/\r Follow KARE 11 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kare11\r Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/ inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 = ''; Arradondo was chief when Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, 2020. Read More In this image from video, witness Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testifies as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Monday, April 5, 2021, in the trial of former . var is_user_logged_in = getCookie('SESSname'); 13K views, 156 likes, 1 loves, 34 comments, 117 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 60 Minutes: 13 years ago, Medaria Arradondo now Minneapolis' police. 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Others, however, say the police chief is not doing enough. var magazine_button_bg_color_382199 = ''; slotId: "thenation_right_rail_382199", 'Baby, that's the police': Woman in SUV with George Floyd testifies. [1] In 2007, he and four other African-American officers sued the department alleging discrimination in promotions, pay, and discipline. He outlined the training that officers receive, especially around issues involving the use of . He said that by then it had dawned on him that Floyd's death was "going to be a significant incident for the city," according to the documents. He manages the departments day-to-day operations and oversees the police-community relations program. }. I still remember, growing up, the crack epidemic. The number one trait I look for is character. And it was interesting because they were associating myself in this profession with something that had happened across the country. } Prosecutors say Chauvin killed Floyd by pressing his knee on his neck for about nine minutes. If you lose that, you may never repair it, may never get that back.. You get a ton of equipment to wear, the badge and everything else, he said. if( is_user_logged_in != null ){ The Minneapolis native said he is grateful for those who made it possible for men and women like me to serve in positions like this.. From their makeshift stage in Powderhorn Park last summer, Minneapolis City Council members pledged to begin the process of ending the Minneapolis Police Department. Council member Andrew Johnson later told The New York Times he meant the words in spirit, not by the letter. In December, the City Council voted to shift just $8 million of the MPDs $179 million budget. Week two of the Derek Chauvin murder trial got underway Monday with testimony from the head of the Minneapolis Police Department. "[Arradondo] will be a chief and leader who will not only ingrain changes made in the department in recent years, he will move forward with his own inspiring vision for transformation," the former mayor said. But they also faced efforts from the City Council to disband the police department altogether a move that was eventually blocked from appearing on November ballots. Arradondo talked with the Floyd familyin a live interview on CNN Sunday. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was born and raised in the city he now serves. Along the way, he and four other Black officers successfully sued the department for discrimination in promotions, pay and discipline. The Minneapolis Police Department says that whenever reasonable, "officers shall use de-escalation tactics to gain voluntary compliance and seek to avoid or minimize use of physical force.". Arradondo, dressed in a pale blue police uniform, is the second witness of the day in Courtroom 1856. In 2007, he filed a lawsuit against the department alleging racism, citing, for instance, a White Power patch worn by Lt. Bob Krolla white Trump ally and former president of the Minneapolis Police Federation. }else{ In it, he announced that the MPD would be teaming up with federal agencies, including ATF and the FBI, to gather intelligence on George Floyd Square. He is very much aware that there is racial injustice and that there is white supremacy in the police department.. Medaria Arradondo Chief Minneapolis Police Department Categories Make or Break Year 2018 Description Medaria Arradondo took the reins of the Minneapolis Police . tn_pos: 'rectangle_1', inline_cta_2_text_382199 = '

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'; During the second week of jury selection, Arradondo held another press conference. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo sits down one-on-one with KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse to talk about reforming the MPD, George Floyd's death, unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and. Earlier in Monday's session, Dr. Bradford W. Langenfeld, who pronounced Floyd dead last Memorial Day, testified about his medical condition a key issue in the trial. A helicopter cuts through the clear blue sky. Three miles away, a similar fortification wraps around the Third Precinct station, which burned to the ground during the protests that followed Floyds death. At the end of the day, are folks not going to be harassed by the police? Video of Floyd's death ignited protests around the US and world as protesters called for reform in policing and law. inline_cta_text_382199 = '

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'; Large white letters leaned against the stage, spelling out their plan: defund police. That was a brave step to recommend charging these officers. "Be courteous, respectful, polite and professional," the first line states. So its slightly surprising when the chiefs people suggest we meet for lunch at Frankies Chicago Stylein New Hope. "If someone loses a job, that can trigger a behavioral crisis," he told the jury. The chief repeatedly stressed the importance of good training, saying that "it's so important that we evolve, and meet our communities where they are.". In fact, save for a brief stint walking the airport beat in the late 1980s, the chief has spent his whole adult life working for the hometown squad. Discussing the department's motto "To protect with courage and to serve with compassion" he noted that officers are "oftentimes the first face of government that our communities will see, and we will often meet them at their worst moments. By But then the district closed three high schools, and I made the choice to go to Roosevelt. ", Around the same time, Arradondo and Frey made it public at a news conference, where a clearly shaken Frey was more unequivocal, saying, "Being Black in America should not be a death sentence. When Arradondo was tapped to lead the Minneapolis Police Department in 2017, he faced a public newly outraged by Damonds death and still carrying deep mistrust over the killing of Clark. "So I don't see a level of distinction any different. He added, "I saw no reason why the officers felt they were in danger, if that's what they felt.". if( is_user_logged_in != null ){ This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. var arrayLength = myStringArray.length; Moss said in an interview that the chief had always shown a willingness to consult with various groups before making major decisions. Arradondo also confirmed that since May 2016, Minneapolis police policy has confirmed the public's right to record its officers' actions in public. Medaria Arradondo in City Hall: A thing I grapple with as chief is trying to humanize this profession.. David Pleoger of the Third Precinct, testified that Chauvin did not initially inform him of the deadly restraint he used. He is the first African-American to hold the position. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis[19] and Finlandia University (then called Suomi College) in Hancock, Michigan. If something occurs where the mayor feels that I am no longer fit to be in my position, he can certainly relinquish my appointment. The court appearances of several police officers in the state's case against Chauvin prompted a legal discussion at the start of Monday's proceedings over how much of the officers' opinions should be allowed in their testimony. ", "If I could do anything to bring Mr. Floyd back, I would do that," he said. Sign up for our newsletter to get the freshest stories in your inbox, every day! inline_cta_font_color_382199 = '#000000'; } While the Minneapolis Police Department has been criticized for its lack of diversity, the community hoped that things would start to change under the leadership ofArradondo. by: TAMMY WEBBER, AMY FORLITI and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press. But fast-forward to today, and more people are coming into the city and to places that were desolate. So I sit in on the interview for every single candidate, whether theyre for community service officer, recruit, or cadet. Many hoped he could change the culture of a department that critics said too frequently used excessive force and discriminated against people of color. For the MPD chief, talking to a camera is a common occurrence. Sign up for our free daily newsletter, along with occasional offers for programs that support our journalism. Thats a great point. if( inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 !='' ){ inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 = '#ffffff'; What were your impressions of cops growing up? Who were the witnesses in the Derek Chauvin trial? Race has become once again a paramount issue, Edwards said when the police chief took over. Your staunchest critics tend to be the ones that know you the best. jQuery("#magazine_text_382199").html(magazine_text_382199); jQuery("#magazine_button_382199").html(magazine_button_text_382199); Theres not one seven-foot bronze statue honoring any of those chiefs, and there wont be one for me. Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it, Anyone can read, no subscription required, See The Hennepin County medical examiner's office ruled Floyd's death a homicide, noting that his heart and lungs stopped functioning "while being restrained" by police. Police are a historically defensive institution. Heres Why. tn_subject: ['activism', 'budgets', 'jails-and-', 'law', 'police-and', 'race-and-e', 'racism-and', 'social-jus', 'society'], more of the story, announced to the world later that afternoon in a news conference outside of City Hall, Arradondo testified that one of his deputy chiefs called him at home. "We had to do the right thing based on the information we had, but we also knew that this was going to really change the image of the department. Every day I go into that office knowing that most of the transformational work that I am trying to do for this departmentfor the city that I grew up inwill not come to fruition while Im chief. Having the hometown gig probably comes with its own pressures, too. Kroll, a long-standing target of local activists, retired shortly after the January 6 Capitol insurrection. But not all of those involve crimes, he noted. Arradondos testimony in Courtroom 1856 resumed after a lunch break. And then another. I know the staff over there really welllove that place. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (4th Precinct Police Station). While Chief Jane Harteau remains out of public view on what a spokesperson called a personal, pre-scheduled trip, Arradondo nicknamed Rondo has been the face of the MPD during the aftermath of the Justine Damond shooting, whose killing by officer Mohamed Noor has made international headlines. Derek Chauvin, the white officer seen on video pressing his knee into Floyds neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds, was charged with second-degree murder and other counts. But he was criticized following Floyds death. The prosecution called Medaria Arradondo, the Minneapolis police chief, to testify on Monday. After Ms. Ruszczyk was killed, several changes were implemented in the department, including a requirement that Minneapolis police officers turn on their body cameras as soon as they start responding to 911 calls. April 07, 2021 - 5:03 AM. Im breaking the healthy vibe by ordering a brisket Reuben when a passerby breaks into our convo to shake the chiefs hand. jQuery("#inline_cta_382199").html(inline_cta_text_382199); Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testifies Monday in a Hennepin County courtroom during the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, who faces three criminal charges over the 2020 death of George Floyd. Around his neck, a bright yellow lanyard announces that he belongs. The same policy also requires officers to consider whether a person's failure to comply with instructions "is a deliberate attempt to resist or an ability to comply" based on a number of possible factors, including mental impairment and medical conditions, as well as being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Far more good. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); It's among the first steps he pledged to take to restore. TAMMY WEBBER, AMY FORLITI and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press. 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