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Minneapolis poured millions into police reform after George Floyd’s death. Where do things stand now?
Minneapolis — More than 1,200 people died in the U.S. during interactions with police last year — the deadliest in the last decade, according to Mapping Police Violence, a nonprofit that tracks data from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
And no civilian death put a city’s police department under more intense scrutiny in that time than the 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Since then, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.
“I don’t know that it’s going to get better, and I don’t really think that it will in my lifetime,” said Sayge Caroll. She runs a pottery workshop using funds that were shifted from the city’s police budget to expand artist-led community healing, among other services and programs.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says repairing what’s been broken requires a paradigm shift.
“I naively thought that this was a place ready for change, and it just wasn’t,” O’Hara said. “…Slowly, we began to make changes incrementally to address, you know, kind of getting the culture of the agency in line with the values of the community.”
He’s made a point of hitting the streets himself, showing up on scene, going on ride-alongs and meeting community leaders where they are.
“There’s no way law enforcement can bring crime down and keep it down if we’re also not trying to build trust,” O’Hara said. “…That’s why the biggest thing for me is not to just change policy here. It’s to change what cops actually do on the street.”
Months after O’Hara took the job in 2022, Minneapolis police entered into an agreement with the Justice Department to address a pattern and practice of abuse. Prior to that, in June 2020, the city banned chokeholds and restraining techniques like the ones used on Floyd.
At a training facility, O’Hara literally changes out posters like one that shows an officer being held hostage.
When asked if such imagery reinforces fear, O’Hara said, “Certainly. Sort of that ‘us against them,’ that very, very militaristic approach to policing.”
Michelle Phelps, an author and sociology professor at the University of Minnesota, says Minneapolis represents “both the promise of liberal police reform, but also its persistent failures.” Still, she has also seen positive strides.
“There have been a number of innovations about, how do we think about reducing that contact between police and community members? And you’re seeing other kinds of responders that can come into those situations that aren’t armed with a gun and that aren’t trained in how to deploy violence,” Phelps said.
Muhammad Abdul-Ahad, executive director of Touch Outreach, is one of those responders.
“Our work is more preventative. [Police are] more responsive,” Abdul-Ahad said.
Six nights a week, Abdul-Ahad leads a team of volunteers de-escalating conflicts before police are even called. Trust between his organization and the police is “much better” since O’Hara became the chief, he said.
Four years after Floyd’s death, Caroll says, “We’re going to get through whether or not the systems start to work for us.”
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
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Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.