Statements

We experienced how far bad actors will go when unchecked and unaccountable. This year we cannot continue to make the same mistakes. Our coalition of community partners calls on the MN Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board) to act immediately to protect the First Amendment rights of protestors and bystanders in preparation for the trial of Derek Chauvin. A critical first step for securing such protections is for the POST Board to pass a measure that requires that officers follow their existing First Amendment policies regarding public assembly response or be subject to discipline, up to and including loss of their license to serve.