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Breaking NewsThe department is requiring all officers to work 12-hour shifts and canceling time off ahead of possible protests.3:46 PM EDT April 15, 2021WASHINGTON — UPDATE:&nbsp;A jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd on Tuesday.&nbsp;ORIGINAL STORY:DC Police will initiate a full department activation next week in anticipation of possible protests in response to a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer currently standing trial for the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Floyd’s death after Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than 9 minutes prompted nationwide protests and drew thousands to “Black Lives Matter” events in the District.Protests in June drew what was seen as a heavy-handed response from the federal government, including the mobilization of and the use ofIn an internal MPD email obtained by WUSA9, the department informed officers that, beginning the morning of April 19, MPD would be “fully activated to support expected First Amendment demonstrations.”“All members should be prepared to work extended hours as necessary,” the message read.🚨NEW &gt;&gt; DC Police Department initiates FULL DEPARTMENT ACTIVIATION...• In anticipation of possible verdict protests.• All days off canceled, no new leave, 12 hours on, 12 hours off, beginning Monday• Activated until further notice — Mike Valerio (@MikevWUSA)To accomplish that, the department said all leave and optional sick days were canceled, and all sworn members of the department will be beginning a 12-hour schedule effective Monday.After weeks of testimony, Chauvin’s defense rested its case on Thursday with the former officer invoking his Fifth Amendment rights and declining to testify. Closing arguments are set to begin on Monday, after which the jury will enter deliberations until a verdict is reached.Chauvin faces three charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. If convicted, he could face up to 40 years in prison.Paid AdvertisementNotifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.No ThanksAllow

Breaking NewsThe department is requiring all officers to work 12-hour shifts and canceling time off ahead of possible protests.3:46 PM EDT April 15, 2021WASHINGTON — UPDATE:&nbsp;A jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd on Tuesday.&nbsp;ORIGINAL STORY:DC Police will initiate a full department activation next week in anticipation of possible protests in response to a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer...

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