The Systems That Protect the Police

Published: June 2, 2020, 9:52 a.m.

The Minneapolis police officer whose tactics led to George Floyd\u2019s death had a long record of complaints against him. So why was he still on patrol? Guest: Shaila Dewan, a national reporter covering criminal justice for The New York Times. For more information on today\u2019s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily\xa0\n\nBackground reading:\xa0Efforts to hold problem officers accountable often face resistance from unions, and juries are reluctant to second-guess police decisions.Violence escalated overnight in protests across the country, with police officers under fire in St. Louis and Las Vegas. Here are the latest updates.