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Police chief on Floyd killing: This was a violation of humanity. Are they, like Ariane Martell and Young Griff, characters alive on the pages of George RR Martins novels, and cast offs in the big show? He's the first of four officers involved in Floyd's death to face a jury. I know the MPD takes those matters seriously regardless of the degree. Why were you opposed to it? Moss said in an interview that the chief had always shown a willingness to consult with various groups before making major decisions. Belton said Arradondo told them that he would talk his options over with Frey, who as mayor is in charge of the Police Department but doesn't have the authority to fire individual officers. A: It was just time. Q: What was the most challenging period of your tenure as chief? Promotions. Bran Stark honestly doesn't . Policymakers have those same stats as well. Q&A: Former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo - Yahoo! Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Arrandondo has been the name and face of the institution over the last week as he stood in for former chief Harteau at press briefings to address developments in the Justine Ruszczyk shooting.. Opinion Columnists | A: The most consequential election in our city that ever occurred, for me to have not, as chief, to have not openly and honestly shared my thoughts about the possible impact that could have, would have been unethical and in my mind, immoral for me to remain silent. He tried, said the officer. That work will and needs to be ongoing. "They all unequivocally agreed that, that was the right decision to do," Arradondo said in a recorded interview with agents from the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the FBI. I presume you felt there was systematic racism in the police department at that time. CNN Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, whose tenure will be remembered for his handling of the George Floyd murder investigation, announced Monday that he will retire in mid-January. Ive been blessed that being a kid and a product of Minneapolis, theres never been a day that I thought that my community did not support me. When Arradondo viewed a video of the arrest from a city security camera, known as a "milestone" video, he said nothing jumped out of him that was out of the ordinary.