George Floyd’s Body Arrived Houston, Texas.

The hearse carrying the body of George Floyd has arrived at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston, Texas. The hearse arrived in a police-escorted motorcade.

The public viewing is expected to begin at 1 p.m. ET. 

City officials are expecting thousands of mourners during today’s visitation for Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody has sparked protests around the United States and across the world.

Denver Police Department bans chokeholds and carotid compressions  

People protest in front of the Colorado State Capitol on Saturday, June 6, in Denver.

The Denver Police Department announced Sunday it was banning chokeholds and carotid compressions “with no exceptions,” according to a press release.   

DPD announced two other changes in the department, including that officers will have to report to a supervisor if they intentionally point a weapon at someone. A report will then be generated “to improve data collection and evaluation of these incidents.” 

Additionally, Denver Police Department Metro/SWAT unit members will now wear body cameras they will be required to activate during operations. 

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