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Monday marks 10 years since Philando Castile was shot and killed by St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez. 

Protests followed Castile’s death and led to the first prosecution of a police officer for an on-duty killing in Minnesota history. About a year later, the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund was created to help provide training opportunities for law enforcement officials working with diverse communities.   

MPR News host Clay Masters speaks with Jeff Potts, the executive director for the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, about the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund and the changes it implemented in policing across Minnesota communities. 

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Jeff Potts about the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund.

Established after Castile's death, how is the state's crisis training fund fairing? 

A memorial left for Philando Castile following the police shooting death of a black man on July 7, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Philando Castile was shot and killed last night, July 6, 2016, by a police officer in Falcon Heights, MN.

Established after Castile's death, how is the state's crisis training fund faring?

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