There is an initial reasonableness in trying to just get George Floyd under control in the first few seconds, but once there was no longer any resistance and clearly when George Floyd was no longer responsive and even motionless, to continue to apply that level of force to a person proned out, handcuffed behind their back -- that in no way shape or form is anything that is by policy. It is not part of our training, and it is certainly not part of our ethics or our values.

Medaria Arradondo

I dont want Minneapolis Police Department to be politicized, at a... by Medaria Arradondo

I dont want Minneapolis Police Department to be politicized, at all.

Medaria Arradondo

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This was indeed a sad and tragic incident that has affected family, friends, neighbors, the City of Minneapolis and people around the world, most significantly in her home country of Australia.

Medaria Arradondo

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After much personal reflection and thoughtful discussions with my family and Mayor Frey, I have made the decision that I will not be accepting a new term as chief of the Minneapolis Police Department.

Medaria Arradondo

To vote on a measure of reimagining of public safety without a solid plan and an implementation or direction of work, this is too critical of a time to wish and hope for that help that we need so desperately right now.

Medaria Arradondo

Reimagining and common sense do not have to be arch enemies, we have smart people. We can get together and we can solve these issues.

Medaria Arradondo

These perpetrators who continue to harm our angels need to turn themselves in, i will work diligently, and my men and women will continue to rush into harm’s way to continue to keep our communities safe and deal with the condition of violence. But we have a condition of heart.

Medaria Arradondo

I cannot allow that to happen, our men and women will continue to show up and respond and be the guardians of that community when they call us for help.

Medaria Arradondo

Mr. George Floyd's tragic death was not due to a lack of training — the training was there, chauvin knew what he was doing.

Medaria Arradondo

Resources are hemorrhaging. Our city is bleeding at this moment. Im trying to do all I can to stop that bleeding.

Medaria Arradondo

I am absolutely sorry for the pain, devastation and trauma Mr. Floyd's death has left on Philonise Floyd family, Philonise Floyd loved ones, Minneapolis and the world.

Medaria Arradondo

Officers called for an ambulance. He was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center where he died a short time later.

Medaria Arradondo