Push for police reform stutters ahead of US election

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MINNEAPOLIS (AFP) - Mr Thomas Waltower, a computer coding trainer in Minneapolis, had hoped that outrage over the killing of African American George Floyd in the city in May would force an overhaul of the police.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MINNEAPOLIS - Mr Thomas Waltower, a computer coding trainer in Minneapolis, had hoped that outrage over the killing of African American George Floyd in the city in May would force an overhaul of the police.

In June, the Minneapolis City Council announced its intention to"dismantle" its police force and"reimagine a new model of public safety." "It's out of sight, out of mind, but as African Americans, we feel it every day," he said, referring to racial prejudices he's seen from police, including often being stopped in his car.More on this topic Since the beginning of the year, the city has already recorded 65 homicides, up from 49 in all of 2019, and an upsurge in shootings.

At least 175 out of about 850 officers have resigned or gone on sick leave, according to a lawyer who represents many of them.

 

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The Govt must be on the side of the Police Officer. Be tough with the protesters and looters. Catch them and starve them and put them behind bars.

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