Many cities across the country, including Seattle, are preparing for possible civil unrest following the release of the Tyre Nichols video.
Nichols was arrested and beaten by five Memphis police officers on Jan. 7. He died three days later. The officers were indicted, and the courts will decide whether the force was justified.
The head of Seattle’s police union, Mike Solan, told AM 770 KTTH’s Jason Rantz that they’re prepared for potential protests across the city tonight.
“If the activists want to take to the streets and commit violence … the good professional cops are ready,” explained Solan.
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