The NPR Politics Podcast The End Of Police In Minneapolis
Jun 11, 2020
Adrian Florido, an NPR reporter covering the Minneapolis City Council's push to disband the police, shares vital insights into this historic move. He discusses the overwhelming council support following George Floyd's death, while exploring the significant challenges ahead. The podcast dives into community reactions, highlighting a mix of curiosity and opposition from Black leaders advocating for genuine reform. Themes of historical inadequacies in policing and the need for radical systemic change resonate throughout, making for a thought-provoking listen.
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Minneapolis's Reform History
- Minneapolis has a history of failed police reforms, including ineffective civilian review boards and low investigation rates of misconduct complaints.
- Only 21% of complaints against the police department were investigated, and most resulted in coaching rather than discipline.
Systemic Issues in Policing
- Systemic change in policing is difficult due to ingrained cultures and invested stakeholders like police unions and officials.
- Civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis argues that most police work targets black and brown people, not violent crime.
Shift to Local Policing
- Minneapolis's efforts highlight the shift in focus from federal oversight to local action in policing.
- The Justice Department under Trump prioritized partnerships with law enforcement over investigating misconduct.