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Derek Chauvin Trial Courthouse Security

Security is heightened prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

February-April 2021DowntownMinneapolis, MN

Security measures around the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in February 2021. The measures were put in place prior to the trial for the officer accused of killing George Floyd in May 2020.

Locks bearing messages affixed to security fencing surrounding the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis at night.View full post: Empty Plaza Near Hennepin County Government Center at Night
March 18, 2021 — Locks, many bearing messages, are affixed to the security fencing surrounding the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. These locks serve as a memorial to victims of police violence, placed during the period of heightened tension and protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
Minneapolis City Hall's arched stone entrance secured behind chain link fencing and orange construction barriers.View full post: Fenced-Off Archways at Minneapolis City Hall at Night
March 2, 2021 — Minneapolis City Hall, downtown Minneapolis. Barricades and temporary security structures were installed at the building entrance before the start of the Derek Chauvin trial.
Red and white restricted area sign and detailed use of public spaces regulations posted on chain link fencing at Hennepin County Government Center.View full post: “Do Not Enter” Signs on Fencing at Hennepin County Government Center
March 2, 2021 — Signage indicating a restricted area and "Authorized Personnel Only" is posted on secure fencing surrounding the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
CourtTV broadcast van parked outside Hennepin County Government Center during Derek Chauvin trial coverage in February 2021.View full post: Court TV Satellite Truck Parked at Night Near Hennepin County Government Center
February 25, 2021 — CourtTV van outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. The broadcast vehicle was stationed near the courthouse during coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial in February 2021.
Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis boarded with plywood panels during February 2021 trial security preparations.View full post: Plywood Covers Entrances at the Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center
February 24, 2021 — The Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis is shown boarded up in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial in April 2021. The building, located at 590 Park Avenue, serves as a courthouse for juvenile legal proceedings. The extensive boarding and security measures were implemented in response to concerns about potential unrest and protests stemming from the trial, which followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Yellow mesh security fencing and razor wire surround the Hennepin County Government Center during Derek Chauvin trial preparations in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Razor Wire Lines a Concrete Barrier Near Minneapolis City Hall at Night
February 24, 2021 — Security measures, including razor wire and concrete barriers, were erected around the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.
Razor wire fencing secures the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis during trial security preparations in February 2021.View full post: “Closed” Parking Garage Sign Near Hennepin County Government Center at Night
February 24, 2021 — Razor wire fencing is installed around the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This security measure was put in place in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial, which was scheduled to begin less than two weeks after this photograph was taken. The trial stemmed from the death of George Floyd, whose killing by Chauvin in May 2020 sparked widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis and across the nation.
Yellow security tape and chain-link fencing create a tunnel-like corridor outside Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis at night.View full post: Coiled Razor Wire Lines a Barricaded Walkway at Night in Minneapolis
February 24, 2021 — Razor wire and concrete barriers form a secured corridor outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. The government center houses county courts and administrative offices. Temporary fencing and barricades were installed around the complex during security preparations in early 2021.
Hennepin County Jail surrounded by chain link security fencing and metal poles at night in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Razor Wire Fencing Outside Hennepin County Jail at Night
February 22, 2021 — Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis was surrounded by temporary security fencing in February 2021. Additional barriers were installed around government buildings in the area before the Derek Chauvin trial. The jail is part of the Hennepin County public safety and court complex.
Concrete barriers line a snowy downtown Minneapolis street at night near the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office during trial security preparations.View full post: Concrete Barriers Outside the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office
February 22, 2021 — Concrete barricaded shown on February 22, 2021 around the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office in downtown Minneapolis in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.
Historic Minneapolis City Hall stands behind security fencing and plywood boards during Derek Chauvin trial preparations in February 2021.View full post: South 6th Street Barricades Before the Chauvin Trial
February 19, 2021 — Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center are shown fortified with security fencing and boarded-up windows. This measure was implemented in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial in 2021, reflecting heightened security concerns surrounding the proceedings.
Hennepin County Government Center entrance secured with orange traffic cones, concrete barriers, and chain-link fencing during trial security preparations in February 2021.View full post: Concrete Barriers Line South 6th Street Before the Chauvin Trial
February 18, 2021 — Temporary security barricades are erected on February 18, 2021 around the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. These measures were put in place in anticipation of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.
Hennepin County Government Center with overhead skyway and concrete barriers lining the street at night in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Skyway Over a Barricaded Street at Hennepin County Government Center
February 18, 2021 — Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis is surrounded by temporary fencing and concrete barriers. The county complex houses courts and county offices, and was under expanded security in early 2021 ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial. A skyway connects the Government Center to adjacent buildings above the secured street level.
Hennepin County Jail surrounded by temporary metal fencing and concrete barriers during February 2021 security preparations in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Aerial View of Hennepin County Jail Security Barriers Before Chauvin Trial
February 18, 2021 — Hennepin County Jail, Minneapolis. Temporary fencing and concrete barriers surround the jail complex in downtown Minneapolis during security preparations tied to the Derek Chauvin trial in February 2021. The jail stands next to the Hennepin County Government Center campus.
Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, a brick and glass civic building at 300 South 6th Street.View full post: Looking Up at the Hennepin County Government Center Towers
February 17, 2021 — Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis houses county courts and administrative offices.
Hennepin County Government Center's ground-floor windows and entrances boarded with plywood during February 2021 security preparations.View full post: Plywood Covers Windows at Hennepin County Government Center Ahead of Chauvin Trial
February 17, 2021 — The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis has plywood covering several ground-floor windows and entrances. The county courthouse complex was being secured in February 2021 ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd. The building stands at 300 South 6th Street.
A front-end loader removes concrete barriers from a snowy downtown Minneapolis street at night near City Hall during trial security preparations.View full post: Front-End Loaders Install Jersey Barriers on South 6th Street at Night
February 17, 2021 — Public Works vehicles install jersey barriers around government buildings in Minneapolis in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.
Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street boarded with plywood panels during winter.View full post: Snowy Entrance at Hennepin County Government Center After Dark
February 17, 2021 — The Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis was boarded up in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial in March 2021. The building, located at 300 South 6th Street, houses county government offices and courtrooms.
Minneapolis City Hall with its distinctive clock tower stands behind security barriers and snow-covered streets during winter.View full post: Snowy Morning Near Minneapolis City Hall
February 17, 2021 — Minneapolis City Hall in downtown Minneapolis shown in February 2021. Security fencing going up around buildings in the area in preperation for the Derek Chauvin trial.
Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Government Center surrounded by security fencing and barricades in February 2021.View full post: METRO Green Line Station at Minneapolis City Hall During Winter
February 16, 2021 — Fencing and barricades surround Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on February 16, 2021. These security measures were installed in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, which began on March 8, 2021. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.
Snow-covered street lined with historic and modern buildings, security fencing, and barriers surrounding Minneapolis City Hall.View full post: Empty Downtown Minneapolis Street Before the Chauvin Trial
February 16, 2021 — Security fencing and concrete barriers surround Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Jail in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Metal fencing and concrete barriers surround Minneapolis City Hall's stone facade during preparations for the Derek Chauvin trial.View full post: Fourth Avenue Fenced Off Outside Minneapolis City Hall
February 16, 2021 — Fencing and barricades begin going up around downtown locations with Derek Chauvin trial just 20 days away.

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