Charges And Policy Changes Begin Amid Nationwide Protests

The video discusses the charging of six Atlanta police officers after a body camera video showed them using excessive force. It highlights the broader movement for police accountability, with examples from Ohio and Michigan, where new policies are being implemented. Activist Deray McKesson emphasizes the need for simple reforms like banning chokeholds and requiring officers to intervene in cases of misconduct. The video also covers the controversial use of neck restraints by the Minneapolis Police Department, which has been linked to the death of George Floyd, sparking nationwide protests demanding structural change.

What event led to the charging of six Atlanta police officers?

• A protest in downtown Atlanta

• A graphic body camera video showing excessive force

• A public statement by the mayor

• A new law passed by the state legislature

What is the goal of the justice summit organized by the NAACP in Ohio?

• To recruit more police officers

• To change Ohio laws for holding officers accountable

• To celebrate police achievements

• To increase police funding

What new policy has the Southfield Police Department implemented?

• Mandatory overtime for officers

• Weekly community meetings

• Duty to intervene in illegal actions by fellow officers

• Increased use of surveillance technology

What simple reform is suggested to better protect communities?

• Banning chokeholds and requiring intervention

• Hiring more officers

• Increasing police salaries

• Building more police stations

How many times has the neck restraint tactic been used by the Minneapolis Police Department since 2015?

• 100 times

• 237 times

• 50 times

• 500 times