Behavioral Training, Humane Restraint Invaluable Options for Law Enforcement During Calls for Systemic Reform
NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: In the wake of historic nationwide protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, law-enforcement agencies around the country are making training and safety top priorities. On May 25, Floyd, a black man, died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after being arrested by police. During the arrest, a policeman knelt on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes, despite his protests that he was unable to breath. The full nine minutes was videotaped by passersby and then shared through social media, sparking unprecedented nationwide protests and rioting, along with calls for police reform. As a result, law-enforcement agencies are taking…