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George Floyd’s death shows need for ‘sanctity of life’ police training, researcher says

by Jonah McKeown Washington D.C., Jun 7, 2020 / 03:54 pm MT (CNA).- A researcher who studies policing best practices told CNA this week that George Floyd’s arrest and death in Minneapolis reaffirm the need for de-escalation training and, ultimately, a culture of policing that recognizes “the sanctity of all …
Minneapolis archbishop, priests join in prayerful George Floyd protest

by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Jun 2, 2020 / 05:38 pm MT (CNA).- Minneapolis clergy, including Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis, participated in a silent walking protest Tuesday afternoon to the spot where George Floyd died in police custody last week, stopping to pray at the memorial that had …
Everyday Evangelist: Rosary maker shows support for fellow law enforcement officers

Officer Matthew Siry has issued an APB to all police nationwide. This All Points Bulletin alerts every member of the Thin Blue Line of an opportunity to order a free rosary and pray it. “I’m a park ranger for Great Parks of Hamilton County where I have served for 12 …
Call a priest, I’m Catholic: Most police try to work with clergy in emergencies

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph In the moments after two bombs detonated at the Boston Marathon, priests from a nearby Catholic church gathered their sacramental oils and headed to the scene to anoint the injured. When they arrived, the Wall Street Journal reported last month, they were denied access …