Many of Derek Chauvin's colleagues disagree with how he restrained George Floyd The Death of George Floyd: Day 7 recap of Derek Chauvin's trial Replay Video UP NEXT Law enforcement colleagues of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin largely have disagreed with the actions he took to restrain George Floyd. Several current and former members of law enforcement have testified in the trial of Chauvin, who faces charges of manslaughter, second-degree murder and third-degree murder in Floyd's death. Here's what they've said so far: Chauvin's supervisor: Knees can be used as a restraint only until a subject is handcuffed and under control