Security guard with binoculars overlooks Lake Street, Minneapolis

Private Security Surveillance in Uptown
A private security guard, likely employed by Conflict Resolution Group (CRG), observes Lake Street in Minneapolis from an elevated position. The guard is equipped with binoculars and a spotting scope, suggesting a need for surveillance during a period of civil unrest. This image was taken in the vicinity of the Seven Points Mall and Wince Way, areas that experienced significant activity during the Minneapolis Uprising. The presence of private security highlights the complex and often tense environment in urban centers during protests, where public order is managed by a combination of law enforcement and private entities.
Photo taken in July 2021.
Photo Part Of
Minneapolis Uprising – July 2021
43 photos • 2021
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from Minneapolis Uprising – July 2021
George Floyd Square Memorial Under Wildfire Haze, Minneapolis
George Floyd Square Memorial Under Wildfire Haze, Minneapolis
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis is seen under a haze of smoke from Canadian wildfires, which caused record-breaking air quality…
Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever, Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever, Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis
The "Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever" message, written in chalk, appears on a planter box at Seven Points Mall…
Private Security Guard at Seven Points Mall Protest Site, Minneapolis
Private Security Guard at Seven Points Mall Protest Site, Minneapolis
A private security guard stands near the Seven Points Mall protest site in Minneapolis. The area was a protest zone…
Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden
Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden
Minneapolis Police officers are present at the Winston Smith Peace Garden in Uptown Minneapolis. The garden was established on a…
Seven Points Parking Ramp Memorial for Winston Smith, Minneapolis
Seven Points Parking Ramp Memorial for Winston Smith, Minneapolis
Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.
Minneapolis Police at Uptown Protest Memorial for Winston Smith Jr.
Minneapolis Police at Uptown Protest Memorial for Winston Smith Jr.
Minneapolis Police officers are present near a memorial for Winston Smith Jr. in the Uptown neighborhood on July 14, 2021.…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis