The officers who killed George Floyd violated their most solemn duties to protect lives and uphold the law. They should be investigated and prosecuted. In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice should immediately commence an investigation.
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The cruel and degrading treatment of Mr. Floyd before his death starkly illustrates the realities that generate the fear and distrust of law enforcement experienced disproportionately by communities of color, particularly African Americans.
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This is not just a Minneapolis problem. We must demand better than this everywhere in our country. It begins by acknowledging the reality of institutional racism and its insidious impacts, and then by working to eradicate it through broad cultural and institutional change.
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SPD Chief Carmen Best has spoken out forcefully on the Floyd case and affirmed our expectations for every police officer in Seattle, but our work is far from done.
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SPD must have a culture of continuous improvement, and we must continue to address the racial disparities that recent reports have highlighted.
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Since when did you give a shit about protecting lives...especially Black lives?! Cops (many unmasked) have been aggressively sweeping encampments here in Seattle during a global pandemic. You are actually one of the super villains no matter how much you pretend you’re not.
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You call this just? You are doing nothing for your people.
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Another video of Seattle PD body slamming a protesting then giving them a ground and pound. This is major abuse. Do not let mainstream media lie to you. The cops aren’t being peaceful and inciting violence. This is America. #seattleprotest #JusticeForGeorge #BlackLivesMatter
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Why are you conducting sweeps against CDC recommendations? You are putting everyone at risk
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We see you, Mayor!
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Jenny Durkan is currently working with the Trump DOJ, to lift the consent decree put in place after years of violence and abuse by the Seattle Police Department. The latest police contract she negotiated also made it more difficult to hold officers accountable for their violence.
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