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Lethbridge Police Chief issues statement on death of George Floyd

Lethbridge’s Chief of Police issuing a statement Tuesday in response to the death of George Floyd.

The 46 year old unarmed black man died last Monday after a white police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck for more than 8 minutes as he pleaded for air.

Chief Scott Woods says this inexcusable event serves as a sobering reminder of the duty we all have to respect and honour every person in our community.

While he says no organization can claim perfection, he is proud of the work that has been, and continues to be undertaken, in the Lethbridge Police Service to support a peaceful and safe community for everyone.

His full statement can be found on the LPS website.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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