The George Floyd murder conviction could be a Quad City catalyst for change Author: Jim Mertens Updated: 10:00 AM CDT April 25, 2021 DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Davenport NAACP plans to introduce new policing initiatives in the coming weeks as communities large and small react to the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. "We will soon have a news conference to alert the public on how we are working on policies, training, accountability, funding, recruitment, and hiring practices," said Michael Guster, president of the Davenport NAACP on "News 8 THIS WEEK with Jim Mertens". Gauvin said the initiative will also encourage more youth programs and community outreach.