Concrete barricades surround Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct

Concrete barricades and chain-link fencing line a street in Downtown Minneapolis, near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct. These security measures were erected following days of widespread protest and civil unrest in late May 2020, sparked by the death of George Floyd. The barricades served to secure the precinct building and surrounding area on Hennepin Avenue during a period of heightened public tension. Such infrastructure became a common sight in parts of the city as Minneapolis responded to the protests and sought to manage public safety.