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Operation Safety Net: Local, state and federal law enforcement coordinate security for Chauvin's trial on murder, manslaughter charges in George Floyd's death.
DPS Commissioner John Harrington speaks at an Operation Safety Net press conference on March 1.
(KNSI) – St. Cloud-area law enforcement authorities might assist with security efforts surrounding Derek Chauvin’s trial in Minneapolis, but the potential for protests and riots in St. Cloud could keep them out of the Twin Cities during the trial.
Jury selection starts March 8 in the trial of ex-officer Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Several Twin Cities, state and federal authorities are readying for potential unrest through the Operation Safety Net coalition.
“None of us are big enough to handle the issues ahead of us with one voice or one department, so we’re coming together to make sure everyone stays safe in our community,” St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said.