Minnesotans Call For Increased Oversight Of Police Training Goals

The video discusses the death of George Floyd and the subsequent community outrage, highlighting the inadequacies in police training despite existing standards and reforms. It examines the role of the Minnesota POST Board in setting training standards and the challenges in ensuring effective training. The video also contrasts Minneapolis's approach with Saint Paul's community-involved training, emphasizing the need for reform and better oversight.

What was the community's reaction to the training received by the officers involved in the George Floyd incident?

• They were outraged and re-traumatized.

• They felt the training was adequate.

• They believed the training prevented the incident.

• They were satisfied with the training.

What is the role of the Minnesota POST Board?

• To manage police department budgets.

• To conduct criminal investigations.

• To set training standards and issue licenses.

• To provide legal representation for officers.

What was the outcome of the additional $12 million funding for police training after the Philando Castile incident?

• The training was deemed unnecessary.

• Training quality and consistency remained an issue.

• All officers received the same training.

• The funding was used for new police equipment.

How is Saint Paul trying to improve its police training?

• By reducing the number of training hours.

• By eliminating crisis intervention training.

• By focusing solely on physical training.

• By involving community members in the training process.

What change did the POST Board implement following the death of George Floyd?

• They reduced the number of training courses.

• They increased the number of officers.

• They started auditing their processes with greater urgency.

• They stopped issuing new licenses.