SAGINAW TWP, MI — The Saginaw County Crime Prevention Council has issued a statement regarding the recent death of Minneapolis man George Floyd.
In a letter sent to members of the media, the council states it is “extremely distraught and saddened with the death of George Floyd. The egregious behavior of four Minneapolis police officers who caused the death of George Floyd is deplorable. The council is also troubled by the tarnish that this incident brings to the good law enforcement officers in our community who do their best to protect and serve us each day.”
Video recorded by civilians and circulated widely online shows Floyd, 46, handcuffed and on the ground while Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneels on his neck for several minutes. In the footage, Floyd can be heard repeatedly saying he cannot breathe as bystanders urge Chauvin to get off him and check his pulse.
Floyd later died. All four officers were fired and Chauvin on May 29 was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Prosecutors on Wednesday upgraded Chauvin’s murder charge to second-degree and charged the three then-officers with him — Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng — with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Since Floyd’s death, outrage and protests have been prevalent throughout the country.
The Saginaw County Crime Prevention Council was formed in 1999 to bring community and law enforcement leaders together for the county’s betterment. Council members meet monthly to discuss current issues and promote positive community relations.
“Rest assured that no police agencies in Saginaw County approve or use the tactics that were used by the officers in Minneapolis,” the council’s statement continues. “Our officers also adhere to their oath of office and have a duty to intervene if they witness unprofessional conduct by another officer.”
The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor reads as follows: “On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the Constitution and the community I serve.”
The council further condemned the “systematic inequities that occur throughout our community in relation to neighborhood resources, educational opportunities, access to care and other social factors.”
“We are committed to working together to address these issues in an effort to promote equality and justice for all citizens,” the letter continued. “Public trust and accountability for police agencies and police officers is crucial for a safe, inclusive community. We are committed in helping restore the public’s trust and assuring accountability of our police agencies and citizens.”
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