Police conduct in the Philando Castile case
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi has decided to criminally charge St. Paul police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting of Philando Castile during a traffic stop last summer.
Conversations and changes around police conduct have been evolving nationwide.
How does fear play a role in an officer's decision to fire a weapon? What sort of changes are police departments making to help officers understand fear and to make thoughtful decisions in very charged situations?
Ginger Charles, former police sergeant and adjunct professor of psychology at Modesto Junior College, joined the program to talk about police conduct.
To hear the entire conversation, select the audio link above.
Create a More Connected Minnesota
MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.