Hennepin County Jail Barricades for Chauvin Trial

Security barricades and fencing surround the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in Minneapolis in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The extensive security measures, including concrete barriers and razor wire, were implemented to manage potential protests and ensure the safety of the courthouse and surrounding areas. The trial, which began in March 2021, stemmed from the May 2020 death of George Floyd, an event that sparked widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis and globally. The facility houses the county jail and other law enforcement agencies.