Among the many considerations facing Arradondo was weighing the potential fallout from firing the officers so quickly after the incident, Belton said. } "Matter of fact, as I saw that video, I didn't even know if Mr. Floyd was alive at that time," the police chief said. Arradondo has spent the months since Floyds death trying to transform a police department derided by critics as brutal and resistant to change, while fighting to preserve it from a liberal City Council that wants to replace it with a public safety unit or cut the number of officers. inline_cta_font_color_382199 = '#000000'; We know it's broken. But then the district closed three high schools, and I made the choice to go to Roosevelt. ", An FBI official in attendance raised the possibility of a civil rights investigation, Howell recalled, to which someone in the room questioned whether Floyd's death was "a matter of civil rights or human rights.". I was sitting in my senior history class, and I was talking to a buddy, and there was a guy seated between us, asleep. 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/ "If someone loses a job, that can trigger a behavioral crisis," he told the jury. But Arradondo, the MPDs first Black police chief, immediately distanced himself from the officers who killed Floyd, firing all four within 24 hours and calling their actions a violation of humanity live on CNN. 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By signing up to receive emails, you agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nation's journalism. It's among the first steps he pledged to take to restore. Far more good. Lt. Richard Zimmerman, the longest serving member of the MPD, called it totally unnecessary.. 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.". 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. In Minneapolis, public officials unleashed the largest police deployment in state history, during which officers shot rubber bullets and waged chemical warfare against citizens. ", "If I could do anything to bring Mr. Floyd back, I would do that," he said. Libor Jany is the Minneapolis crime reporter for the Star Tribune. 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. Police Chief Medaria Arradondo revealed the move before talks were scheduled to resume after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After fatal police shooting, Assistant Chief Medaria Arradondo has been face of Minneapolis department Minneapolis 435451753 After fatal police shooting, Assistant Chief Medaria Arradondo has. Those tasks are a part of his duties as assistant chief, a position he was appointed to in April after serving as Harteaus chief of staff for 2 years. "I think it was extraordinarily courageous for him to do that, but I also don't think that it was based on community pressure it was based on personal conviction," he said of Arradondo's decision, while also crediting Frey for backing his chief. North's Deshaun Hill, 3 Minneapolis City Council members file police reports accusing activists of intimidation. That kind of thing doesnt happen in Minnesota.. That whole area was. Drew Wood is Deputy Editor of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. The officer, Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the department's homicide unit, said that restraining Floyd in the way the officers did and for as long as they did was "uncalled for." The prosecution has been calling a string of witnesses from the police department, including a senior officer who said Friday that Chauvin's actions were "totally unnecessary.". Schleicher also reviewed the department's "professional policing" standards, which outlines seven expectations for officers. One of his cousins, Jason Youngmark, 33, was shot and killed at a north Minneapolis barbecue in 2012. }. During the second week of jury selection, Arradondo held another press conference. Discussions are beginning as lawmakers prepare to select four new regents. And it caused, quite frankly, a migration of folks. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo leaves the Hennepin County Government Center on April 5, 2021 after testifying at the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. In Seattle, police used tear gas multiple timesduring a respiratory pandemicbefore Chief Carmen Best temporarily banned it. 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. For the MPD chief, talking to a camera is a common occurrence. inline_cta_url_382199 = 'https://www.thenation.com/donate-website?utm_medium=website&utm_source=Website&utm_campaign=june-appeal&sourceid=1066666&ms=post-inline&utm_content=post-inline'; 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. var inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 = ''; tn_loc:'atf' There are some who have their views about policing and the Minneapolis Police Department. Kroll has bragged openly about his infamy: 54 complaints and 11 lawsuits to his name. He took over months later, after Harteau was forced out over the fatal shooting of Australia native Justine Ruszczyk Damond, who had called 911 to report a possible sexual assault behind her house. So, yes, there is a little bit of added pressure. tn_articleid: [382199], Two weeks after Chauvin knelt on Floyds neck, nine Minneapolis City Council members took to a provisional stage in Powderhorn Park, just west of the Third Precinct building. tn_subject: ['activism', 'budgets', 'jails-and-', 'law', 'police-and', 'race-and-e', 'racism-and', 'social-jus', 'society'], And I did not see a whole lot of officers who looked like me. I do have to guard myself from clinging a little too much to nostalgia. Earlier in his career, Mr. Arradondo sued his own department, accusing the leadership of tolerating racism. We only exist because of the authority our communities give us. The men and women who come to do this work have different political views, families, and the same stressors in life that we all have. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Minnesota, studying crime and law. targeting:{ cta_2_check_382199 = true; if( magazine_text_382199 !='' ){ inline_cta_font_color_382199 = '#000000'; Medaria Arradondo is an American law enforcement official who served as the Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department from 2017 until 2022. magazine_button_url_382199 = 'https://www.thenation.com/email-signup-module-donate/'; The buildings entrance, once glass, has been blocked by cement. She suffered critical injuries, including a brain bleed. } But the defense attorney says that Floyd was experiencing a drug overdose and had an underlying heart condition. 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'; Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. And he said officers are expected to use those skills. } slotId: "thenation_article_indent", But not all of those involve crimes, he noted. But being from here has absolutely helped me in terms of grounding the vision that I have for this police department. Many Minnesotans have said they have confidence in Chief Arradondo, saying he has shown an appetite for change that past police leaders have not. During cross-examination, defense attorney Eric Nelson showed side-by-side videos of the moment that Chauvin got up off Floyd as paramedics arrived and placed him on a gurney. Others, however, say the police chief is not doing enough. Honestly, part of the reason is, everywhere we go out in public with him in the city of Minneapolis, its tough to get work done, says police spokesman John Elder. Its important for me to remind them that the overwhelming majority of the community appreciates and understands the importance of good public safety. Thank god we didnt do it in Minneapolis. Video of Floyd's death ignited protests around the US and world as protesters called for reform in policing and law. In 2019, the department dealt with around 4,500 EDP calls, Arradondo said. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images). But I cant be guided by that. [7], As police chief, Arradondo stopped the practice of low-level marijuana stings due to complaints about racial disparities,[8][9] and codified the relationship between police and emergency medical service providers (EMT). But what Im trying to communicate is that, one, I strongly believe, and the data supports it, that we need more. Then I started my freshman year in high school at Minneapolis Central. Arradondo sat calmly behind the plexiglass, clearly at home in the system. He outlined the training that officers receive, especially around issues involving the use of . by: TAMMY WEBBER, AMY FORLITI and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press. The New Era of Backlash in Sports and Politics, How Nuclear Power Plants Became Tools of War, A Comic That Captures the Antic Energy of a Post-Truth World, Rupert Murdoch Admits That Fox Pushed Trumps Election Lies for Profit. I still remember, growing up, the crack epidemic. And it was an emotional decision.". "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. var magazine_button_bg_color_382199 = ''; The policy was changed in 2016, he said. Sign up for our newsletter to get the freshest stories in your inbox, every day! Groves reported from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. placementName: "thenation_right_rail", }else{ "Now at the time, the word 'murder,' 'killing,' that wasn't really tossed around, but also it was a matter of concern because we knew the city would not receive this well," Howell said. Arradondo quickly fired the four officers at the scene of Floyds death. And you left briefly after high school, right? Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Mayor Betsy Hodges addressed the latest developments in the death of Justine Damond on Tuesday. if( inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 !='' ){ targeting:{ "So I don't see a level of distinction any different. "There is an initial reasonableness in trying to get him under control in the first few seconds," Arradondo said, "but once there was no longer any resistance, and clearly when Mr. Floyd was no longer responsive and even motionless, to continue to apply that level of force to a person proned out, handcuffed behind their back that in no way, shape or form is anything that is by policy, is not part of our training and is certainly not part of our ethics or our values.". On Easter Sunday, the space was filled with people dancing, blowing bubbles, and photographing murals. inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 = '#ffffff'; cta_1_check_382199 = true; If something occurs where the mayor feels that I am no longer fit to be in my position, he can certainly relinquish my appointment. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); When Mayor Betsy Hodges clashed with Harteau in April over the appointment of a new Fourth Precinct captain, Hodges used Arradondo as an example of a uniting person, not a polarizing figure in the community.. People want to come up and talk with him.. Questions also touched on crisis intervention, a police policy similar to its de-escalation measures. The day before Arradondos testimony, George Floyd Square was alive. 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. jQuery("#inline_cta_btn_382199 a input").css("background",inline_cta_bg_color_382199); Taking the witness stand Monday in the murder trial of Chauvin, Arradondo testified that one of his deputy chiefs called him at home last May 25 to tell him about the encounter with Floyd who hadn't yet been pronounced dead prompting Arradondo to contact Mayor Jacob Frey before heading to City Hall, where he watched footage from a city-owned camera. "To the Floyd family, being silent or not intervening, to me, you're complicit," the chief said as Floyd's brother listened from home, unable to control his tears. placementName: "thenation_article_indent", Minneapolis native well-liked in community. Q&A: Minneapolis Chief of Police Medaria Arradondo. It was then that Arradondo made the decision to contact the FBI to investigate the case, he told the agents. View our current issue I went to Page Elementary School. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. If youre not getting any fouls, youre not playing hard enough., Compared to Kroll, Arradondo is a woke king. Truly. So Im on borrowed time. I was a northside baby. 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. In order to comment, you must be logged in as a paid subscriber. The most impactful assignment I had was walking the beat in north Minneapolis as a young officer. 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 . Arradondo not only acknowledged his concerns about the officer who killed Floyd but also about the rest of the officers who watched without taking action. var myStringArray = mp_global.tag; I report to a mayor, who is an elected official. var cta_2_check_382199 = false; inline_cta_button_text_382199 = ''; Then, in 1989, the Minneapolis Police Department was starting its first cadet program dedicated to the inclusivity of folks who didnt go the traditional route of studying for criminal justice or law enforcement. Hes in his mid-50s and has been a copa profession he himself admits ages folks in dog yearssince 1989. var magazine_button_text_382199 = ''; 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. 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