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Watch: White Protesters Surround and Taunt Black Texas State Trooper

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On Saturday, June 6, 2020, the Austin Police Department encouraged the public to join with its community engagement team, condemning the actions that resulted in the death of George Floyd. Their Tweet read, “Please join the APD Community Engagement Team… while we take a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, to show solidarity in condemning the acts that killed George Floyd. “Members of the community joined them at 1 p.m. that day, in support.

What are your thoughts on the actions captured in the Austin video? What do you think of how the officer handled the situation? Let us know your opinion on the incident during this difficult time in our nation.

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