This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. In it, rays of a streetlight slice through the night sky. 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. } He manages the departments day-to-day operations and oversees the police-community relations program. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); inline_cta_bg_color_382199 = '#ffcf0d'; I am 100 percent sure some of those protesters would be dead if anybody else was running the police department, Williams said. 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. But Arradondo said that a review of the full footage showed Chauvin's knee on Floyd's neck up until that time, pinning Floyd in a manner that is not a trained Minneapolis Police Department neck restraint. Your staunchest critics tend to be the ones that know you the best. In the afternoon portion of the session, Schleicher asked the chief about police policies regarding an emotionally disturbed person, referred to by police as an EDP. Im the 53rd chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. Yes. Testimony is scheduled to resume around 9:30 a.m. Before that, Judge Peter Cahill might. And there are some who find it challenging when Im asking for additional personnel and resources. For the MPD chief, talking to a camera is a common occurrence. Many hoped he could change the culture of a department that critics said too frequently used excessive force and discriminated against people of color. But not all of those involve crimes, he noted. var myStringArray = mp_global.tag; The prosecution called Medaria Arradondo, the Minneapolis police chief, to testify on Monday. You knew early that this was what you wanted to do? if( inline_cta_2_bg_color_382199 !='' ){ Arradondo said his department handles "a couple hundred thousand" service calls each year, not including officer-initiated police actions. inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 = '#ffffff'; 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 now thats juxtaposed with the inherent impermanence of being chief, right? "So I don't see a level of distinction any different. Thanks to the White House residents obsession with a Minneapolis congresswoman, the city has been a frequent target of his vitriol. And the store owners. The Minneapolis Police Department has been under fire since the death of George Floyd. It had always been managed through our human resources department. jQuery("#inline_cta_btn_382199 a").attr("href",inline_cta_url_382199); You can read our Privacy Policy here. inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 = ''; He said the chief listened patiently and tried to answer their questions. var magazine_text_382199 = ''; Sometime around noon on the day after George Floyd died while pleading for breath under a police officer's knee, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo summoned his top staff to a meeting in his office. 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. The most impactful assignment I had was walking the beat in north Minneapolis as a young officer. } Its a Tuesday in early February when we gather at Frankiesa restaurant the chief has apparently never seen. if( inline_cta_bg_color_382199 !='' ){ var arrayLength = myStringArray.length; 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. You will see some major-city chiefs who, after a period of time, will be recruited to other cities. Theres not one seven-foot bronze statue honoring any of those chiefs, and there wont be one for me. A thing I grapple with as chief is trying to humanize this profession. But he was criticized following Floyds death. if( inline_cta_font_color_382199 !='' ){ Chauvin, 45, is facing three criminal charges, as listed in court documents: A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Derek Chauvin's defense attorney as George Floyd's defense attorney. You were born and raised in the city of your badge. What was Minneapolis like when you were a kid? Q&A: Minneapolis Chief of Police Medaria Arradondo. Chief Arradondo testified in the trial of Mohamed Noor, the officer who was convicted of murder after he fatally shot Justine Ruszczyk in 2017, MPR News reported. Download the free 8News and StormTracker 8 mobile apps! Good thing were not in Minneapolis, I think. var inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 = ''; We need to make changes. Lt. Richard Zimmerman, the longest serving member of the MPD, called it totally unnecessary.. var inline_cta_font_color_382199 = ''; And shortly after that we moved to south Minneapolisthe Central neighborhood, at 37th and Park. Arradondo started as interim chief in 2017 before officially taking over that same year, according to The Journal. A helicopter cuts through the clear blue sky. "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. 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. 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. In 2007, Arradondo was one of five black officers who sued former Chief Tim Dolan, alleging that he fostered a racially hostile environment. Less than two weeks ago, Arradondo convened a press conference after an MPD officer punched a Black teenager in the face. jQuery("#inline_cta_btn_382199 a input").css("color",inline_cta_font_color_382199); var is_user_logged_in = getCookie('SESSname'); jQuery("#inline_cta_2_module_382199").addClass("tn-inline-cta-module"); Prosecutors repeatedly displayed the image to the courtroom, and Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo alluded to the white former . inline_cta_2_bg_color_382199 = '#cc0e0e'; While Arradondo said choke holds are authorized in some situations, he told the jury the use of force he saw in a video filmed by a bystander was not objectively reasonable. While some community members blameArradondo for the way he has handled the controversy after the death of Floyd, others say he is doing what he can. He also shot two people during his 19-year career and was never charged. 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'; hide caption. His testimony framing Chauvin as a bad apple exemplified the individualizing ethos of criminal punishment, as Sarah Haley described it in No Mercy Here, her landmark study of the role of law enforcement in the establishment of Jim Crow. Arradondo said that he believes Chauvin's actions last May 25 violated the police department's policies on de-escalation, reasonable use of force and rendering aid. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 13K views, 156 likes, 1 loves, 34 comments, 117 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 60 Minutes: 13 years ago, Medaria Arradondo now Minneapolis' police. if( magazine_button_url_382199 !='' ){ By the time Floyd was killed, the MPD had already implemented many of the police reforms considered best practices. 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. jQuery("#magazine_button_382199").html(magazine_button_text_382199); Defense attorney Eric Nelson shuffled papers and talked in circles. } }, placementName: "thenation_right_rail", But the defense attorney says that Floyd was experiencing a drug overdose and had an underlying heart condition. tn_articleid: [382199], He told them that he was leaning toward firing the officer, Derek Chauvin, and three of his colleagues who were involved in Floyd's arrest, but that he wanted a second opinion before any decision, according to interviews and documents describing the nature of the meeting obtained by the Star Tribune. Reading from the police manual, the chief said that officers who are waiting for an ambulance to reach someone in a medical crisis "shall provide any necessary first aid consistent with MPD training, as soon as practical.". 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. 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. Current Issue 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. And it caused, quite frankly, a migration of folks. "If someone loses a loved one, that can trigger a crisis.". if( is_user_logged_in != null ){ cta_2_check_382199 = true; As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Arradondo, a fifth-generation Minnesotan, joined the Minneapolis Police Department as a patrol officer, eventually working his way up to precinct inspector and head of the Internal Affairs Unit, which investigates officer misconduct allegations. "[17] During the interview, Arradondo did not back demands for dismantling and defunding the Minneapolis Police Department, suggesting instead the enforcement of recent bans on physical restraints such as chokeholds and neck restraints, eliminating barriers that protect Minneapolis police officers from misconduct charges, and changes to police union contracts which allow officers who are fired or disciplined to get arbitration.[17]. For Reprints and Permissions, click here. Along the way, he and four other Black officers successfully sued the department for discrimination in promotions, pay and discipline. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. A courtroom display showed an official document stating that officers are required to sign an acknowledgement they have received any updates to the police policy and procedure manual. In order to comment, you must be logged in as a paid subscriber. "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. 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. cta_1_check_382199 = true; 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. placementName: "thenation_article_indent", Mohamed Noor, a Black officer, shot Damond while responding to the incident. It seems like that opens the door to reshaping the force in a substantive way. ", Chauvin's use of force with Floyd violated such policies, Arradondo said: "That action is not de-escalation. I do have to guard myself from clinging a little too much to nostalgia. Here are five things to know about the man who is now in the national spotlight: According to the Star Tribune,Arradondo talked about the weight of his responsibility when he took over the job in 2017, becoming Minneapolis' first Black police chief. ", The police chief called the killing "a violation of humanity.". [1] Career [ edit] }. Arradondo, the citys first Black chief, fired Derek Chauvin and three other officers the day after Floyd died, and soon afterward labelled it murder. He testified Monday that Chauvins actions were counter to his training and to department values. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Minnesota, studying crime and law. inline_cta_2_text_382199 = 'Give a gift subscription today!
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'; Arradondo, dressed in a pale blue police uniform, is the second witness of the day in Courtroom 1856. } The chief finishes that interaction and validates my order with a laugh and a gesture that says, I wish, but I know better. He joined the newspaper in 2013, after stints in newsrooms in Connecticut, New Jersey, California and Mississippi. if( inline_cta_2_url_382199 !='' ){ So its slightly surprising when the chiefs people suggest we meet for lunch at Frankies Chicago Stylein New Hope. 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. The average big-city chiefs shelf life is three and a half years. But fast-forward to today, and more people are coming into the city and to places that were desolate. The 53rd police chief of Minneapolis raised his right hand on Friday and swore an oath to uphold the laws of the city, state and nation. [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. tn_loc:'atf' So my buddy asks what Im going to do. var inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 = ''; { customEventsOnLoad(); 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. We know it's broken. Controversial death of George . By I report to a mayor, who is an elected official. The people who join this department will be people who want to change, for the better, those narratives. People have a bigger vision for what this city is going to be. Another attendee, Steven Belton, president and CEO of the Urban League Twin Cities, said in an interview that at some point the meeting turned into a question-and-answer session, as he and others pressed Arradondo on whether he intended to fire the officers for their conduct. I remember as a young officer, rolling out of the Fourth Precinct parking lot one afternoon, and the Rodney King incident had just occurred. if( inline_cta_2_text_382199 !='' ){ var magazine_button_bg_color_382199 = ''; Being out of that squad car and getting to know the families and the kids by name. And he said officers are expected to use those skills. Fast-forward to today, and I dont care if a situation happens in a police department in Texas or Toronto: If its scrutinized and something of a critical nature, communities today feel very connected to that, and they will view your police department sometimes in the lens of that. In a TikTok-posted film taken during the celebration, Howard points over her head. Monday, April 5. jQuery("#magazine_text_382199").html(magazine_text_382199); Im breaking the healthy vibe by ordering a brisket Reuben when a passerby breaks into our convo to shake the chiefs hand. And a couple of gentlemen yelled something in reference to that. Three miles away, a similar fortification wraps around the Third Precinct station, which burned to the ground during the protests that followed Floyds death. And eventually there has to be another lens to look at that and move it to the next level. Shortly after court was adjourned, activist Marcia Howard posted an image on TikTok. Webber reported from Fenton, Michigan. Kroll has bragged openly about his infamy: 54 complaints and 11 lawsuits to his name. if( inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 !='' ){ }else{ magazine_button_url_382199 = 'https://subscriptions.thenation.com/Nation_index?pk=G2A1CLT'; That was a brave step to recommend charging these officers. When addressing the Philonise Floyd via CNN reporter Sara Sidner, he was seen taking his hat off, which is generally a sign of respect for the addressee. In fact, folks used to come in and I was the cop at the door. Earlier in his career, Mr. Arradondo sued his own department, accusing the leadership of tolerating racism. "We absolutely have a duty to render that aid," Arradondo said. The Black officer in that case wasconvicted of third-degree murderand is serving a 12 1/2-year term. "We were working on the changes that had been necessary way before George Floyd died," he said. [1][21][22], Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, emergency medical service providers (EMT), 2021 ballot measure to abolish the Minneapolis police department, Learn how and when to remove this template message, 20202021 MinneapolisSaint Paul racial unrest, "Minneapolis mayor looks to new police chief amid firestorm over fatal shooting", "Minneapolis cops file discrimination lawsuit", "Minneapolis' top cop sued the department in 2007. Drew Wood is Deputy Editor of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Ron Edwards, a civil rights activist, saidArradondo took over in an urgent time when policing has become a concern. Watch on MPR News via YouTube Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testified for the prosecution Monday in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, who is facing murder charges over the. 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. 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