Chalk Message on Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Barriers

Chalk messages on barriers at Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct, Uptown Minneapolis, after Chauvin trial.
Concrete barriers surround the Minneapolis Police Department's Fifth Precinct station, a measure taken to fortify the building following the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Chalked messages on the barriers, including "Thanks MPD, Love you MPD," reflect a complex public sentiment towards law enforcement in the aftermath of widespread protests. The precinct, located in Uptown Minneapolis, became a focal point during the unrest that followed George Floyd's death. The fortification and messages serve as a visual record of the heightened tensions and public discourse surrounding policing in the city.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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