Members Of Camden County Police Department March Alongside Residents To Honor George Floyd
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- Some police departments in South Jersey being applauded for the tone they have set in the midst of the unrest. On Saturday, Camden County police tweeted out a photo of Chief Joseph Wysocki marching alongside residents.
"Chief Wysocki on the march today, standing together with the residents we serve to remember and honor George Floyd. #StrongerTogether #CamdenStrong," the tweet said.
Chief Wysocki on the march today, standing together with the residents we serve to remember and honor George Floyd. #StrongerTogether #CamdenStrong pic.twitter.com/UJAjxXkxrx
— Camden County Police Dept. (@CamdenCountyPD) May 31, 2020
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recognized the police department's actions on social media.
"Yesterday in New Jersey, protestors marched side by side with law enforcement, in peaceful demonstration against systemic racism and police violence. We can – we MUST – march toward justice together," Murphy said on Twitter.
Yesterday in New Jersey, protestors marched side by side with law enforcement, in peaceful demonstration against systemic racism and police violence.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) May 31, 2020
We can – we MUST – march toward justice together. https://t.co/u09HrQvt03
Saturday's protests stem from the death of George Floyd, the man who died while police arrested him in Minneapolis last week.
For more information on the George Floyd protests, click here.