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Critics say Lt. Bob Kroll is blocking the way to real changes in the culture of the Minneapolis Police Department. However, others contend Kroll is only a symptom of a much deeper cultural problem within the department.
it was not that long ago that we can recall the idea of having a police chief, let alone another police officer in general speaking out about the conduct of other officers. we talk about the blue code and blue wall of silence. we were awestruck when chief arradondo in minnesota, was speaking out about the officers, including derek chauvin. of course, we see the idea people can t hide behind the badge. people will speak out. i was really struck by that moment. and frankly, his mother. just the amount of grace and empathy she even had for the officers involved. as a mom, i could not imagine what she is going through, let alone to hear her in those moments. reporter: she says, i feel sorry for them. speaking of the police chief and what happened, the way this
was in that hallway, including a texas ranger, that was on the phone with higher ups at dps. and they did nothing. they told him they didn t say, hey, go get 12 of our guys and go in. that didn t happen. steve mccraw has to account for why his officers failed to act on may 24th. i ve often wondered why we all really know with fluency the name pete arradondo. but some of the names you ve mentioned as well, i wonder if we ll hear more information about that. i can t believe it s been three months. every day, i m sure for the families, it s felt like a thousand. thank you state senator roland gutierrez. i appreciate your time tonight. thank you so much, laura. up ahead, this democrat you re about to see, he could be the first member of what s called generation z to serve in congress. and he calls gen z, the mass shooting generation. 25 years old and beat out seasoned former member of