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It's day 18 of the Derek Chauvin trial. Testimony started w/a lot of emotion from witnesses, but it has since shifted...We expect that to continue this week with other experts & witnesses, including Chief Arradondo. #DerekChauvinTrial

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Court has started this morning, but first going over some motions about body camera video evidence.

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Judge Cahill said earlier that tomorrow they'll have to go over "Mr. Hall's invocation of his rights." #DerekChauvinTrial

They're going to bring the jury in now.

Judge Cahill: "Just for the record, the next hearing is going to be on the record with spectators present, but we are going to go off audio and off video, so it will not be broadcast outside..."
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Audio/video came back on for a moment. Judge Cahill told jurors they would conduct this hearing off audio/video but on the record. We heard him say the jurors had a handout...audio was cut once Judge Cahill started to swear them in. #DerekChauvinTrial

Back on audio/video. Judge Cahill says he did not find any juror misconduct and that he found them credible in their responses. #DerekChauvinTrial

Eric Nelson objected to Sgt. Pleoger and Lt. Zimmerman's testimony.

Judge Cahill denied the defense motion to suppress opinions made by officers about use of force. #DerekChauvinTrial

Judge Cahill says "I am allowing the Chiefs testimony that the use of force was contrary to policy."

Sounds like we'll hear from multiple people from MPD, including Chief Arradondo, Sgt. Ker Yang and Inspector Katie Blackwell today.

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Judge Cahill: "...Mr. Floyd's state of mind is not relevant...but evidence regarding what Mr. Chauvin knew, what he had been trained on which goes to intent, the knowledge on the May 25, 2020 are all relevant would be allowed." #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson says Chauvin is a 19 year veteran and has completed "844 some odd hours of training." He argues the training material saved on a BCA drive can't directly connect to Chauvin's recorded training. He says he's not objecting to admissibility to training.

Nelson is now describing a training presentation from a 2017 police academy, but points out that Chauvin wasn't in the academy at that time. "But ultimately, it's part of their training, where did that come from, when was it presented to him. I don't know."

"I think that that goes to sort of some of the broad problems...you can't have every single officer come in and say this was or wasn't a reasonable use of force, because the training he had may be different than the training that Zimmerman had." #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson calls Inspector Blackwell a foundational witness.

Steve Schleicher says Blackwell will describe the training facility, curriculum and "that MPD does not train its officers to place a knee on a subjects neck and restrain them in that position for as long as happen."

Cahill: "I think when we start getting into opinions about use of force, I think we should visit about that before we start blurting out opinions. We've already had several, and let's I think we need to go and cut carefully..."

Ok, Judge Cahill just called for the jury to be brought back in to start witness testimony. #DerekChauvinTrial

Dr. Bradford Wankhede Langenfeld is the state's first witness this morning. #DerekChauvinTrial

Dr. Langenfeld pronounced George Floyd dead on May 25, 2020. #DerekChauvinTrial

Dr. Langenfeld finished his residency last summer at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Nelson has objected a few times already during Dr. Langenfeld's testimony.

The most recent when Jerry Blackwell asked if cardiac arrest means heart attack, "or what does it mean?"

Nelson objected to this question: Did you also know at the time that there was a video or any videos that depicted what had happened to Mr. Floyd before he was transported to HCMC on May 25?

Cahill overruled. #DerekChauvinTrial

Jerry Blackwell: Did you ever observe at any point in time that his heart was beating on its own?

Dr. Langenfeld: "Not to a degree sufficient to sustain life."

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Dr. Langenfeld testifies that he has worked with Derek Smith, who testified last week, several times. Pic of Smith below. #DerekChauvinTrial

Dr. Langenfeld: It's well known that any amount of time that a patient spends in cardiac arrest without immediate CPR markedly decreases the chance of a good outcome, approx. 10 to 15% decrease in survival for every minute that CPR is not administered. #DerekChauvinTrial

Dr. Langenfeld testifies that the paramedic report showed they had tried to resuscitate George Floyd for approximately 30 minutes. #DerekChauvinTrial

Both Eric Nelson and Derek Chauvin writing as Dr. Langenfeld testifies to George Floyd's emergency state on May 25, 2020. #DerekChauvinTrial

Judge Cahill calls for a sidebar as Jerry Blackwell asks to pull up an exhibit to show Dr. Langenfeld. It was momentarily flashed on the feed.

This exhibit is now up. Jerry Blackwell asks Dr. Langenfeld to explain the H's & T's. #DerekChauvinTrial

These are all scenarios that could lead to Cardiac arrest. The top two H's are the most common.

Blackwell clarifies with Dr. Langenfeld that toxins can mean poisons or drugs. #DerekChauvinTrial

Blackwell asks Dr. Langenfeld if he had any "theories for treatment purposes" as to what caused George Floyd's cardiac arrest.

Dr. Langenfeld, in very technical terms, starts going through what he thought was not likely. #DerekChauvinTrial

Dr. Langenfeld testified that there was no information in the paramedic report that would indicate that a heart attack led to cardiac arrest. He says chest pain complaints, clutching the chest or other symptoms...that information was "absent."

Dr. Langenfeld touched on "excited delirium" calling it a "controversial diagnosis."

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JB: Was your leading theory then for the cause of Mr. Floyd cardiac arrest, oxygen, oxygen deficiency?
DL: That was one of the more likely possibilities.
JB: Is there another name for death by oxygen deficiency?
DL: asphyxia is a commonly understood term.

They are now taking a 20 minute break.

I want to go back to Dr. Langenfeld's testimony about excited delirium.

He said it can be difficult "based on the examination" and the paramedics didn't report signs of it, such as being sweaty or extremely agitated. #DerekChauvinTrial

Reading through the pool reporter's notes about the Schwarz hearing from this AM.

Judge Cahill showed jurors a social media post and asked "has anybody said that phrase or something similar to anyone that is the basis of that media post?" They said no. #DerekChauvinTrial

The hearing was on the record, just not on audio/video. Judge Cahill told the court it was to avoid encouraging "trolls."

Again, Judge found no juror misconduct. And pool reporter notes that jurors seemed shocked by the handout. #DerekChauvinTrial

Eric Nelson is now cross examining Dr. Langenfeld.

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Nelson asks if "Hypoxia is the lack of oxygen to the brain. And there are many things that cause hypoxia, that would still be considered asphyxiation."

Dr. Langenfeld said "correct."

Nelson went on to ask about drugs, Fentanyl could cause hypoxia. Langenfeld said yes.

Nelson: And so, Mr. Floyd's carbon dioxide level was more than two times what you would normally expect?

Langenfeld: Correct.

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Nelson: The use of fentanyl, do you know if that contributes to high carbon dioxide levels?
Langenfeld: It can cause high carbon dioxide levels because it depresses the ventilation or the breathing.

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Nelson is now asking Dr. Langenfeld about the use of Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of opiates.

Dr. Langenfeld did not use Narcan and testifies that paramedics did not report using Narcan on George Floyd. #DerekChauvinTrial

The state just objected to Nelson's question.

Judge Cahill calls for a sidebar

Judge Cahill says the last question is withdrawn.

Eric Nelson asks "Only a physician can declare a person dead" and goes on to say "A paramedic can't declare a person dead."

Langenfeld says "No, not without consultation with a physician." #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: And if you do have opiates in your system, the administration of Narcan, could be a lifesaver.

Langenfeld: Yes, not in this case.

Jerry Blackwell asks if Dr. Langenfeld would like to clarify an answer about Narcan, essentially saying it wouldn't benefit someone who is in cardiac arrest. #DerekChauvinTrial

Jerry Blackwell is now asking Dr. Langenfeld about the high CO2 reading in George Floyd's blood.

He's now going into a technical response about CO2..."in my estimation, the blood gas in this case wasn't very strong evidence for one cause over another."

Dr. Langenfeld is excused.

Chief Arradondo is now sworn in to testify. #DerekChauvinTrial

Steve Schleicher is now asking Chief Arradondo about his background, where he is from, education, etc. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo: We are often times the first face of government that our communities will see. We will often times meet them at their worst moments. And so the badge that I wear, and that members of the MPD wear, means a lot. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo: Like any police dept., we should not be monolithic, our communities are not monolithic soour training should evolve...the training that our recruits and cadets get today, and rightfully so, is far better than the training that I received those years ago. #ChauvinTrial

Schleicher: You've been in situations where you use force, is that right?
Arradondo: That is correct.
S: Have you also been in situations where you've had to de-escalate ...?
A: Yes.

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Arradondo describe an MPD sergeants role as "the most influential" because of their close work with officers serving in the community. He says the "set the tone" or attitude. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo was a sergeant in Internal Affairs. That involves "investigating cases of misconduct involving MPD employees and fact finding, preparing reports" for supervisors. This can include uses of force/excessive force. #DerekChauvinTrial

Steve Schleicher is asking Chief Arradondo about his MPD resume, promotions and his role in various leadership positions. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher asks Arradondo to give an overview of how MPD serves the city and the geographic area. #DerekChauvinTrial

Chief Arradondo says there are around 700 officers currently with the department.

Schleicher asks Arradondo to identify Derek Chauvin and describe what he's wearing. #ChauvinTrial

Schleicher's questions have been focused on the department and how it is made up. He now has Arradondo describing the precincts and their sectors. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher is now focusing on MPD's third precinct and the sectors inside the precinct. Sectors give a geographic location for dispatch. #DerekChauvinTrial.

Schleicher now asks Arradondo about Inspector Katie Blackwell. Last year, she was the commander in charge of training for MPD. Earlier, Nelson brought her up as one of the witnesses we expect to hear from today or this week.

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Arradondo: Yeah, I would actually say that the actual law enforcement part is probably pretty small compared to most of the types of calls our officers are being called to address and deal with. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher is now shifting questions to MPD training, where they train and how training starts for new officers.

Arradondo now explaining the difference between recruit & cadet programs.

Recruits have been focused on a law enforcement career.

"Cadet was was really created to capture diversity of candidates." --> Arradondo says the cadet program is a little longer.

Arradondo now explaining field training program.

"Once the recruit has gone through that series of pre service training it's now teaming them up with a mentor, basically, and they're being gauged and judged on certain performance measures." #ChauvinTrial

Arradondo testifies he also has to take annual POST training. That includes training on crisis intervention, basic CPR, first aid, defensive tactics...

Arradondo testifies that they put a lot of time/energy/resources to training.

He's now talking about resources dedicated to trauma/wellness for officers. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo: "We need to make sure that our officers are well when they're interacting with our communities in that in that regard.."

An example is a policy created through conversations with members of the transgender/gender non-conforming community. Says that helped guide MPD.

Schleicher is now taking Arradondo through policy and procedure manual that officers have to sign when they are hired. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson asked for a moment to talk with his assistant. Then walked over to talk with Schleicher. Audio is off. #DerekChauvinTrial

Currently have this exhibit up. It shows the signed policy & procedure manual form that Derek Chauvin signed in 2001. #ChauvinTrial

Schleicher asks Arradondo to read this line: "Ensure that the length of any detention is no longer than necessary to take appropriate action for the known or suspected offense. (07/24/15)" #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo is now explaining MPD's policy on people recording police interactions with community members. He says people have the right under the First Amendment UNLESS someone is obstructing. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo explaining de-escalation.

"...in this case for officers to really focus on time options and resources, it's really primarily trying to provide an opportunity to stabilize a situation...with the goal is having a safe and peaceful outcome."

Schleicher: What about in your own experience when you were on patrol, did you use de escalation techniques?
Arradondo: Yes. Quite a bit.

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Schleicher: An officer can be using physical force and during the course of that still maintain attempts to de escalate and defuse the situation?
Arradondo: Yes. #DerekChauvinTrial

S: When you talk about work time options and resources could options and resources include...using other officers who may be at the scene?
A: Yes.
S: And calling for backup.
A: Yes. [pauses and then adds] Actually you can also include seeking communities help... #ChauvinTrial

Arradondo: ...the research says that people can react differently when they're under the use of alcohol or drugs...if someone's under the use of alcohol/drugs or you're doing force it may have a different reaction to them so that should be something you should be considering.

Arradondo: Behavioral crisis, out of all the bullets points, that is probably the one that our men and women experience in our communities the most. #DerekChauvinTrial

Ok they're now taking a lunch break. Chief Arradondo will be back to finish testifying at 1:30 p.m. #DerekChauvinTrial

Back from break. Steve Schleicher is picking back up where he left off with Chief Arradondo. #DerekChauvinTrial

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Schleicher asks Arradondo about how MPD responds to people who are in a behavioral crisis.

Arradondo says he believes that in 2019, MPD responded to about 4,500 emotionally disturbed person (EDP) calls. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo: We want to meet people where they are, we want to bring our values and our principles to those situations. We recognize that oftentimes people who are experiencing crisis, it is not something that they brought on themselves. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher is now turning his questioning to MPD medical care as first responders #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo explains some of the basic types of first aid that police officers are trained on. This includes chest compressions, applying tourniquets, etc.

"We absolutely have a duty to render that aid." #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher asks Arradondo about the highlighted part in MPD policy.

"While awaiting EMS, MPD employees assisting an individual having an acute medical crisis shall provide any necessary first aid consistent with MPD training, as soon as practical." #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo is now talking about MPD policy on Narcan which was developed after Minneapolis saw an "uptick" in heroin/opioid overdoses. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher asks Arradondo to read the first line in the use of force policy before asking what it means.

MA: "It is my firm belief that the one singular incident we will be judged forever on will be our use of force..."
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Schleicher asks if the use of a restraint considered use of force. Arradondo says yes. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher asks what circumstances an officer is allowed to use force...

Now specifies what is reasonable force. Arradondo reads this definition:

"The amount and type of force that would be considered rational and logical to an "objective" officer on the scene, supported by facts and circumstances known to an officer at the time force was used."

Schleicher asks Arradondo if he recalls what his officers were initially called to on May 25, 2020 and the level of severity of that offense.

"...we would certainly respond to it, but it would not rise to the level in terms of severity of the crime here..." #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher: What's the more important part, whether it's violent or whether it's a felony?

Arradondo: Violence. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo explains the critical decision making model: ...if police departments treat people with respect, give them voice, establish neutral engagements and build areas of trust, our communities are more likely to cooperate with us, we're likely to be seen more as legitimate...

Here's the graphic on the MPD Critical Decision Making Model. Arradondo says the center circle show the principles that guide officers.

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Arradondo: We have a duty of care. And so when someone is in our custody, regardless if they're a suspect. We have an obligation to make sure that we provide for their care. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher: When we're talking about the training and policies in effect on May 25 2020 were neck restraints and chokeholds taught and authorized by MPD policy at the time?
Arradondo: At the time, yes. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher is now asking about conscious vs. unconscious neck restraints, what they are and why they would be used.

S: Not to be used on someone who is passively resisting?
A: That is correct.

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Chief Arradondo says he got a call from a deputy chief around 9 p.m. on May 25, 2020 informing him of the incident. Says he was told that "they believe that [Floyd] would not make it, or survive." #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo says he notified the BCA believing it would be a critical incident. He then called Mayor Jacob Frey.

Arradondo testifies that he saw video from one of the city's milestone cameras after he had been told that George Floyd had died. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo: "Quite frankly there was really nothing in terms of the actions of at least, again this non audio video, that really jumped out at me." #DerekChauvinTrial

Chief Arradondo says he got a call from a community member close to midnight saying, "...almost verbatim, but said chief have you seen the video of your officer choking and killing that that man at 38th & Chicago?" #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo says once he saw the bystander video that's when he was able to see more details about the officers, George Floyd and had a better understanding of the length of time. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher calls up this exhibit and asks, "Do you believe that the defendant followed department departmental policy...regarding de escalation?
Arradondo: I absolutely do not agree.
S: Is this a trained MPD defensive tactics technique?
A: It is not. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher: When do you believe or do you have any belief as to when this restraint, the restraint on the ground that you viewed should have stopped?

Arradondo: Once Mr Floyd had stopped resisting...once he was in distress and trying to verbalize that should have stopped.

Arradondo:"...to continue to apply that level of force to a person, proned out, handcuffed behind their back, that in no way shape or form is anything that is by policy is not part of our training, and it is certainly not part of our ethics or values." #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher: Do you have an opinion as to whether the defendant violated MPD departmental policies...by failing to render aid to Mr. Floyd?
Arradondo: I agree that the defendant violated our policy in terms of rendering aid. #DerekChauvinTrial

Derek Chauvin watches as Eric Nelson walks to the lectern to cross examine Chief Arradondo. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: Now, as the police chief, I assume that you're not out on the street, day to day arresting people?
Arradondo: That is correct.
N: When's the last time that you've actually, I don't mean to be dismissive, but actually arrested a suspect?
A: It's been many years, sir.

Nelson is now asking about all of the types of training and how some officers, who are more specialized, who might go to more specific types of training. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson asks what the difference is between active aggression and active resistance.

Chief Arradondo is reading the definitions from the policy, I believe. It is not being shown on the feed as he reads it. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: Do people like to be arrested?
Arradondo: Typically not.

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Nelson asks if there are situations where someone who is being arrested may say something to get out of arrest. Arradondo acknowledges that it happens. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: You would agree that being a police officer is a pretty dangerous profession?

Arradondo: There are inherent dangers with it. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: The defensive tactics training you received in 1989 was much different than the defensive tactics training that's taught now. Right?
Arradondo: Yes. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson on defensive tactic training: I believe it was maybe 15 years ago that the MPD started moving towards more body weight control court, sort of this jujitsu training, as opposed to physically striking people to gain control...
Arradondo: I believe so.

Nelson asked about the difference in practice and policy changes.

"It's not a policy change, it's just the best practice change, and they can still use the old way they did it." #DerekChauvinTrial

N: In fact what the policy reads, is that the reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of the reasonable officer on the scene, rather than with the 2020 vision of hindsight, right?
A: Yes.

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N: Would you agree that the use of force is not an attractive notion?
A: I would say that use of force is something that most officers would rather not use.
N: ...it has a tendency to garner a lot of attention.
A: It can.
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Schleicher objected twice back-to-back to a question about use of force. Cahill overruled both times.
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Derek Chauvin jotting something down as Nelson continues his cross examination. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson is asking yes/no questions about how officer's calling EMS, stepping up the calls, etc. #DerekChauvinTrial

Arradondo uses hand gestures while explaining the maximal restraint technique, also known as the hobble. He notes if used, a supervisor must respond to the scene. #DerekChauvinTrial

N: So if officers decide to use the MRT and...then later decide not to use it, that is kind of adjusting that use of force?

Arradondo explains there are variances because if someone is still employing part of that technique...such as just pushing legs...

N: So when you have officers who make a decision that the facts and circumstances would warrant, using the hobble device, but then later decide not to employ that device that is the critical decision making model in action.
A: Yes. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson asks Arradondo to read the definition of a crisis. Only Arradondo can see the actual policy language. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: Would you say that people who observe police interactions with people, especially the more physical, or use of force types, that could turn into a crisis for an observer.

Schleicher objects, "irrelevant."

Cahill sustains, "calling for speculation." #ChauvinTrial

State objected to this Q. Cahill overruled.

N: People who are watching something that they believe is wrong, or contrary to police policy that may cause them to get upset...that level of volatility may grow throughout the course of the interaction. #ChauvinTrial

Nelson is calling up a 10 second clip of Officer Keung's body camera video. It's only being shown to Arradondo at this point. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: Do you at this point, did you see what appear to be someone's reflection in the back of a squad car?
Arradondo: Counselor I did not.

Cahill asks Nelson to circle it for Arradondo to see. #DerekChauvin

It's a very short clip. Nelson was asking about a reflection in the back of the squad car. He then asks if Arradondo heard someone say "we've got an ambulance coming." Arradondo says yes. #DerekChauvinTrial

They're now taking a 20 minute break. #DerekChauvinTrial

Back now after their break. Nelson asking about neck restraints. #DerekChauvinTrial

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TW: Nelson is going to play a few seconds of Darnella Frazier's cell phone video. #DerekChauvinTrial

There's no audio, but it shows the paramedics and officers placing George Floyd on the gurney. You also see Officer Thao in the foreground. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson asks "Chief, are you familiar with the concept of camera perspective bias?"

Arradondo says no.

Nelson then plays this clip from Officer Lane's body camera.

Now putting up side by side of Frazier's video & the body cam video. #DerekChauvinTrial

The video is still playing and Nelson says, "You would agree.,Chief, that from the perspective of Miss Frazier's camera that appears to be Officer Chauvin's knee is on the neck of Mr. Floyd?"

Arradondo says yes. #DerekChauvinTrial

Nelson: Would you agree that from the perspective of Officer Keung's body camera it appears that Officer's Chauvin knee was more on Mr. Floyd's shoulder blade.
Arradondo: Yes.
Nelson: No further questions. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher is now redirecting.

S: In your view of the body worn camera footage, everything you reviewed prior to testifying today, did you see the defendants knee anywhere but the neck of Mr. Floyd, up until that time?
A: That is correct.

Schleicher: Looking at exhibit 17 was it your testimony that exhibit 17 is not a trained MPD neck restraint?
Arradondo: Correct that is my testimony. #DerekchauvinTrial

Schleicher: Would one way to de escalate the crowd, who's experiencing something shocking, to stop doing the thing that is shocking them?
Arradondo: Absolutely. #DerekChauvinTrial

N: There are certain circumstances where use of force needs to be continued for some reason, to deal with something else before you can...render medical aid.

Nelson provided an analogy and Arradondo answers yes to that analogy.

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Arradondo is done testifying.

New witness is up now. #DerekChauvinTrial

MPD Inspector Katie Blackwell is now testifying. #DerekChauvinTrial

Blackwell is now the 5th Precinct Inspector, but she was the commander of the training division prior to Jan. 31, 2021.

Blackwell is in the MN National Guard.

Schleicher is now asking Katie Blackwell (I'll refer to her as KB moving forward to differentiate from attorney Jerry Blackwell) about field training officers. #DerekChauvinTrial

S: Was the defendant a field training officer?
KB: He was.
S: Did you select him as a field training officer?
KB: I did. #DerekChauvinTrial

This is Derek Chauvin's training records. This is how MPD keeps track of how many hours of credits officers complete for various courses. #DerekChauvinTrial

KB is now explaining what is covered in the annual in-service training program. Says phase 3 generally includes what the Chief wants them to cover or professional development courses. #DerekChauvinTrial

Schleicher asks about the critical decision making model that he shared earlier.

KB: We found it critical that recruits learned early on it was helping them connect the dots better with info they were receiving on the scene and working through that... #DerekChauvinTrial

S: Officer as you look at exhibit 17, is this a trained technique that's used by the Minneapolis Police Department...?
KB: It is not.
S: How does this differ [from the neck restraint policy]
KB: I don't know what kind of improvised position that is. So that's not what we train.

After a few minutes, Eric Nelson is now cross examining Katie Blackwell on training. #DerekChauvinTrial

N: Have you maintained a list that shows 2020 these are the classes that occurred during those eight hours?
KB: We have.
N: Okay. Have you provided that list in response to the search warrant that was executed at the police department?
KB: Yes.
N: [long pause before new Q's]

Judge Cahill dismisses the jurors. He says they have an 8:30 a.m. hearing tomorrow. It's about Morries Hall's invocation of his 5th amendment rights.

Cahill reminds jurors not to look at anything in the media. #DerekChauvinTrial

In court this morning, the state discussed the number of MPD witnesses they would call. They mentioned Katie Blackwell, who we heard today, and Sgt. Ker Yang. I assume he will be called to the stand tomorrow.