Reform after Derek Chauvin convicted: Doing the right thing is contagious, even for police
Every in-group has a culture of loyalty and a code of silence, especially officers. But we know a way out without abolishing police.
Catherine A. Sanderson
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd, yet calls to “abolish the police” will undoubtedly continue to grow louder.
The recent fatal shootings of Daunte Wright during a routine traffic stop and 13-year-old Adam Toledo only further highlight the urgent need for change. But as a social psychologist, I’m hoping these tragic deaths can instead prompt a new rallying cry: We need to shift the norms of the police, not abolish or defund it.
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Hundreds arrive at Pennsauken Community Rec Center for a march and vigil to remember George Floyd and others who died at the hands of police on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
When Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd while arresting him in May 2020, New Jersey was already in the midst of an effort to reduce the use of force against civilians.
The killing, which sparked national protests against police violence last summer, brought a new sense of urgency to what Garden State officials were trying to do and informed some of the policies they would impose on officers.
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Sten Spinella
As the paper s new politics and government reporter, I write about state and national issues with a focus on southeastern Connecticut. I particularly enjoy reporting on voting rights and how political trends play out at the local level. I ve worked as a town reporter for The Day, covering Montville and Waterford from 2019-2021 as well as writing breaking news and general assignment stories.
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