July 21, 2020
Updates from the Governor
George Floyd’s death brought the urgent need for meaningful police reform into sharp focus for Minnesotans across the state. And last night, the Legislature passed bipartisan police accountability and reform measures.
Governor Walz looks forward to signing the long-overdue reforms that will strengthen transparency and community oversight of policing, ban chokeholds and ‘warrior training,’ expand autism awareness and mental health de-escalation training for officers, and change the circumstances under which officers can use deadly force.
Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan thank communities of color and the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus, who have led this conversation and fought tirelessly for change. This bill does not end the Governor and Lt. Governor’s commitment to people, families and communities impacted by police violence, and they will continue working closely with those most affected to achieve meaningful change. Continue reading “Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Update: July 21, 2020”