Charges And Policy Changes Begin Amid Nationwide Protests

Charges And Policy Changes Begin Amid Nationwide Protests

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What simple reform is suggested to better protect communities?

Banning chokeholds and requiring intervention

Hiring more officers

Increasing police salaries

Building more police stations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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