Hoboken Reacts To Chauvin Verdict: 'Every Good Cop'

Hoboken NJ

20 April, 2021

7:27 PM

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HOBOKEN, NJ — Following the announcement of a verdict in the trial of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday — Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd last Memorial Day — Hoboken officials reacted, including Police Chief Ken Ferrante: Every good cop in the United States just said "Thank God!". A diverse jury just delivered justice. https://t.co/kTz2r56S0d— Chief Ken Ferrante (@KenFerrante) April 20, 2021 Ferranted later told News 12 that Chauvin's actions caused problems for police-community relations across the country, and that it's time to mend the relationship. "You need to show your community what you're doing, what your strategies are, what our officers deal with," he said.And Mayor Ravi Bhalla wrote: True justice is when our children aren't judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. There's much work ahead, but with a renewed effort to acknowledge and correct our society's injustices, we will get there.— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) April 20, 2021 Last June, in advance of protests in Hoboken, the police chief issued a statement on the death of Floyd. READ MORE: Hoboken Police Chief Gives New Statement Before Planned Floyd Protest. Chauvin, 45, was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death. READ MORE: Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Counts In Death Of Floyd William Bornhoft contributed to this report. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in Hoboken, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch alerts and state your preferences. Got news? Email [email protected]. Got photos? Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.