Wisconsin cities, police departments implement bans on chokeholds in year after George Floyd's murder Police reform has been a focal point and a rallying cry behind months of protests after the murder of George Floyd. One year later, dozens of cities and states have made a major change that centers around the tactic used to kill Floyd. and last updated 2021-05-26 08:20:07-04 Police reform has been a focal point and a rallying cry behind months of protests after the murder of George Floyd. One year later, dozens of cities and states have made a major change that centers around the tactic used to kill Floyd.