Cuyahoga County Sheriff makes âsignificant changesâ ahead of possible unrest in Cleveland over Derek Chauvin verdict
Are police preparing for possible civil unrest?
By Jim Nelson | April 19, 2021 at 8:28 PM EDT - Updated April 19 at 8:28 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cuyahoga County Sheriffâs Department said Monday it is prepared for the possibility of unrest in Cleveland once a verdict is reached in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in connection to the death of George Floyd.
âThe Cuyahoga County Sheriffâs Department is a vigorous defender of every citizenâs ability to express their constitutionally protected rights in a lawful manner,â said Sheriff Chris Viland. âThe Department is very aware that the tension and emotions that caused civil disturbances throughout the country last summer have not been resolved.â