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Several Minneapolis police officers who led training sessions Chauvin completed were among the witnesses.  Sgt. Ker Yang, a 24-year veteran of the department, has a doctorate in psychology and coordinates crisis intervention training for officers. He said when someone is in crisis —  whether it's related to mental health, intoxication, or an overwhelming situation — officers are taught to use crisis intervention training. "The policy requires that when it's safe and feasible, we shall deescalate," Yang said. Chauvin participated in a 40-hour course in crisis intervention in 2016, accord...

Derek Chauvin used unauthorized neck restraint on George Floyd, training officer testifies By Holly Bailey The Washington Post,Updated April 6, 2021, 1 hour ago Email to a Friend Minneapolis Police Lientenant Johnny Mercil, a use-of-force trainer, testified Tuesday in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis.Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — An officer who trained Derek Chauvin on techniques to subdue suspects testified Tuesday that the neck restraint he used on George Floyd was not authorized because Floyd was already handcuffed and under control. Lieutenant Johnny Mercil, ...

Police trainer testifies Chauvin used unauthorized neck restraint on Floyd Reuters | Apr 06, 2021 03:55 PM EDT Minneapolis Police Sergeant Ker Yang answers questions during the seventh day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin (Photo : Pool via REUTERS) The Minneapolis Police Department's coordinator on the use of force told jurors on Tuesday the neck restraint applied by former policeman Derek Chauvin in the deadly arrest of George Floyd was unauthorized and that officers are trained to use the least amount of force necessary. Prosecutors in Chauvin's murder trial ...

The family of George Floyd said they “will be able to breathe” if Derek Chauvin, the former officer who knelt on the unarmed black man for more than nine minutes, is convicted of his murder. Speaking yesterday outside the Minneapolis courthouse where Mr Chauvin is on trial, the Floyd family described their anguish at having to “relive” Mr Floyd’s final moments during the proceedings. “It causes them and many people to suffer PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder),” said Ben Crump, a lawyer representing the family. Mr Crump said the televised trial, which entered its seventh day...

Minneapolis officers line up to reject Chauvin's actions AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER, Associated Press April 6, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 24 1of24In this image from video, Minneapolis Police Lt. Johnny Mercil, a use of force trainer, testifies as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. (Court TV via AP, Pool)APShow MoreShow Less 2of24In this image from video, d...