The other three officers face charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. } 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. What we know about Medaria Arradondo, the Minneapolis police chief. Arradondo also confirmed that since May 2016, Minneapolis police policy has confirmed the public's right to record its officers' actions in public. Floyds death under an officers knee quickly mainstreamed abolitionist thought by suggesting police reform is ineffective and insufficient. I still remember, growing up, the crack epidemic. 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 . jQuery("#inline_cta_2_382199").html(inline_cta_2_text_382199); David Pleoger of the Third Precinct, testified that Chauvin did not initially inform him of the deadly restraint he used. It was just to build relationships. 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"If someone loses a job, that can trigger a behavioral crisis," he told the jury. placementName: "thenation_article_indent", For Reprints and Permissions, click here. What do communities get wrong about their police? And then another. VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. tn_keyword: ['black-live', 'george-flo', 'police-bru', 'racial-vio'], I do have to guard myself from clinging a little too much to nostalgia. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images). var cta_1_check_382199 = false; Policing is under greater scrutiny, maybe, than ever before. 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. The chief testified for more than an hour before the court went into recess for lunch. Damonds death came two years after 24-year-old Jamar Clark, who was Black, was killed in a scuffle with two white police officers, setting off weeks of protests; neither officer was charged. But what Im trying to communicate is that, one, I strongly believe, and the data supports it, that we need more. 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 familiar message. if( is_user_logged_in != null ){ 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. slotId: "thenation_article_indent", } inline_cta_2_button_text_382199 = ''; 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. After a weekend-long recess, the trial of Derek Chauvin, whom Arradondo fired for killing George Floyd, resumed on Monday. For the MPD chief, talking to a camera is a common occurrence. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo is expected to testify in the murder trial. I went to Page Elementary School. In Seattle, police used tear gas multiple timesduring a respiratory pandemicbefore Chief Carmen Best temporarily banned it. Its important for me to remind them that the overwhelming majority of the community appreciates and understands the importance of good public safety. If youre not getting any fouls, youre not playing hard enough., Compared to Kroll, Arradondo is a woke king. Maybe, maybe not.. Thank god we didnt do it in Minneapolis. I also have to recognize that through all of those things from my upbringing that make me feel connected here, that this is not that same city it was. We are products of our society. That work wasnt to arrest or to overpolice. The first day of the second week of the trial has ended. inline_cta_2_text_382199 = '
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'; if( inline_cta_2_text_382199 !='' ){ The guy who buddies call Rondo worked his way up through the MPD ranks with stints on the beat in the Fourth Precinct, as the commander of Internal Affairs, and as assistant chief during the police shooting of Jamar Clark. } The sanctity of life is the pillar of the department's use-of-force policy, Arradondo said and he acknowledged it wasn't always the case. There were 52 before me. } In 2007, Arradondo was one of five black officers who sued former Chief Tim Dolan, alleging that he fostered a racially hostile environment. They were a fixture in the backdrop of our lives. } tn_subject: ['activism', 'budgets', 'jails-and-', 'law', 'police-and', 'race-and-e', 'racism-and', 'social-jus', 'society'], Arradondo noted that most officers receive at least some training in first aid, such as "the ABC's: airway, breathing, circulation," and know how to use direct pressure to help people who are wounded. But being from here has absolutely helped me in terms of grounding the vision that I have for this police department. But Im trying to get it right. magazine_button_bg_color_382199 = '#ffcf0d'; The Black officer in that case wasconvicted of third-degree murderand is serving a 12 1/2-year term. } We only exist because of the authority our communities give us. The only times they really came close was if there was something bad that occurred in the neighborhood. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. if( magazine_text_382199 !='' ){ And a couple of gentlemen yelled something in reference to that. After wrestling with the "weighty" and "emotional" choice, they all agreed that the officers had to go, a decision that Arradondo announced to the world later that afternoon in a news conference outside of City Hall. He took the right first step when he fired the police officers and hes been visible at press conferences. The chief finishes that interaction and validates my order with a laugh and a gesture that says, I wish, but I know better. "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. magazine_button_text_382199 = ''; var inline_cta_text_382199 = ''; The video, taken by Darnella Frazier, emerged the night of Mr. Floyd's death and drove much of the public's understanding of what took place. Before the meeting, Arradondo had sought the advice of community leaders like Spike Moss, a local civil rights pioneer. Even the way he became chief feels heavy: The then mayor, Betsy Hodges, handed him the reins in the wake of Chief Jane Harteaus resignation, following the 2017 police shooting of Justine Damond. 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.". Asked to expound on that last category, the chief noted that when someone is under the influence, that person might react differently to verbal commands or the use of force. Whenever I find myself starting to make that sentence, Do you remember back when? I try to remember that the city is evolving. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Click here to log inor subscribe. 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 was expected to testify that Derek Chauvins use of force was contrary to department policy and training. 2023 Blavity, Inc. All rights reserved. "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. That was a brave step to recommend charging these officers. "An activist who was in the room told us that there was going to be a 'war.' if( cta_1_check_382199 ){ } By signing up to receive emails, you agree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nation's journalism. var inline_cta_2_text_382199 = ''; } "So I don't see a level of distinction any different. "The actual law enforcement part is probably pretty small," he said. As Floyd's girlfriend told the court last week, Floyd had lost his job months before his death and had lost his mother in May 2018. 13K views, 156 likes, 1 loves, 34 comments, 117 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 60 Minutes: 13 years ago, Medaria Arradondo now Minneapolis' police. inline_cta_2_bg_color_382199 = '#cc0e0e'; This interview has been edited for length and clarity. var magazine_button_bg_color_382199 = ''; "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. The complaint said every. Arradondo talked with the Floyd familyin a live interview on CNN Sunday. var is_user_logged_in = getCookie('SESSname'); if( is_user_logged_in != null ){ 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! It totally misses what this city has to offer. Sign up for our newsletter to get the freshest stories in your inbox, every day! inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 = '#ffffff'; Arradondo added that he is "absolutely devastatingly sorry for their loss. All rights reserved. "I would move heaven and Earth to do that. And the store owners. } "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. tn_pos: 'rectangle_1', 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. What were your impressions of cops growing up? Discussions are beginning as lawmakers prepare to select four new regents. "They all unequivocally agreed that, that was the right decision to do," Arradondo said in a recorded interview with agents from the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the FBI. Arradondo quickly fired the four officers at the scene of Floyds death. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 andagree to receive occasional promotional offers for programs that support The Nations journalism. if( inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 !='' ){ Much has been made of the blue line of silence, a code that means police officers rarely, if ever, speak. [4], Arradondo was a Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief before being nominated as Minneapolis's new Chief of Police by the Mayor of Minneapolis, after the resignation of former police chief Jane Harteau in mid-2017, shortly after the shooting of Justine Damond by former Minneapolis police officer Mohammed Noor. 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Absolutely. 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.". 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. var inline_cta_2_font_color_382199 = ''; cta_2_check_382199 = true; 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. by: TAMMY WEBBER, AMY FORLITI and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press. The two had been at odds over a woman, according to the criminal complaint. Arradondo started as interim chief in 2017 before officially taking over that same year, according to The Journal. Thanks to the White House residents obsession with a Minneapolis congresswoman, the city has been a frequent target of his vitriol. The list also includes behavioral crises a category that Arradondo said his officers probably deal with the most. The Rolling 30s, the Vice Lords, and other gangs were rearing their heads. That kind of thing doesnt happen in Minnesota.. Sign up for our free daily newsletter, along with occasional offers for programs that support our journalism. Anyone can read what you share. At the time of Ms. Ruszczyks death, Chief Arradondo was the assistant chief. You know, I think that its a mixture. if( inline_cta_2_url_382199 !='' ){ jQuery("#inline_cta_2_module_382199").addClass("tn-inline-cta-module"); In 2019, the department dealt with around 4,500 EDP calls, Arradondo said. Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo could take the stand, as he is slated to testify this week. Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and Mayor Betsy Hodges addressed the latest developments in the death of Justine Damond on Tuesday. Among the many considerations facing Arradondo was weighing the potential fallout from firing the officers so quickly after the incident, Belton said. var is_user_logged_in = getCookie('SESSname'); In order to comment, you must be logged in as a paid subscriber. To submit a correction for our consideration, click here. In terminating the officers less than 24 hours after Floyd's death, Arradondo moved more quickly and decisively than his predecessors, who in some cases waited weeks or months to discipline officers for alleged misconduct and even then only after intense public pressure. jQuery("#inline_cta_btn_382199 a input").css("background",inline_cta_bg_color_382199); The plaza is quiet. Who were the witnesses in the Derek Chauvin trial? Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was born and raised in the city he now serves. In a ceremony that featured dance, song and prayer,. ", The police chief called the killing "a violation of humanity.". He said at one point the mayor joined the meeting and the conversation briefly turned to the best course of action after people in the community saw the video. 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. As protesters continue to express their outrage,Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo is tasked with listening to the public's demands and taking the proper action. Arradondo appears happy to oblige each. } There were pockets of uncertainty. I would love for us to be able to have more of our officers out there engaging in neighborhoods. if( inline_cta_font_color_382199 !='' ){ 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. I need to be heavily involved in that. jQuery("#magazine_button_382199").html(magazine_button_text_382199); Williams said Arradondo has been doing his part to make sure the officers don't overreact when the protests get violent. 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. When Medaria Arradondo was tapped to lead the Minneapolis Police Department in 2017, he faced a public newly outraged by the fatal police shooting of a woman who had called 911 and still carrying . cta_1_check_382199 = true; }. 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