Brooklyn Center Mayor Takes Over Police Dept. After Deadly Shooting

The transcript details the events following the killing of Dante Wright. It includes the city's condolences to Wright's family, a commitment to transparency, and actions taken by the Brooklyn Center City Council. These actions include streamlining the police department's command under the mayor, relieving the city manager of duties, and passing a resolution to relieve the police chief and the officer involved in the shooting.

What was the initial response of the city to the events surrounding Dante Wright's death?

• They organized a protest.

• They issued a public apology.

• They expressed condolences to Wright's family.

• They held a press conference.

What was one of the actions taken by the City Council to address the crisis?

• They streamlined the police department's chain of command.

• They closed the police department.

• They increased police funding.

• They hired more police officers.

Under whose office was the command of the Police Department placed?

• The city council's office

• The city manager's office

• The mayor's office

• The governor's office

What action did the City Council take regarding the city manager?

• They promoted him.

• They gave him a warning.

• They relieved him of his duties.

• They extended his contract.

Who else was relieved of their duties by the City Council?

• The city treasurer

• The police chief and the officer involved in the shooting

• The mayor

• The city attorney