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DOJ Unveils New Initiative To Help Police Departments, Offers Aid To Minneapolis

Justice Department officials unveiled a new initiative Tuesday to establish a grant program and national center to help with defining policies and training officers.
A mural honors George Floyd at the intersection of 38th St. and Chicago Ave., where he was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, inspiring protests and police reform efforts.

The Department of Justice has set aside $3 million in grants and established a National Response Center aimed strengthening police reforms and reducing the use of excessive force by law enforcement.

Federal officials unveiled the initiative in Minnesota Tuesday and expressed hope the city of Minneapolis would be

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