Opening statements began Monday, March 29th in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

City and law enforcement officials in Minneapolis expect emotions to run high but are hoping to avoid the citywide unrest seen last summer in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

Video filmed on Wednesday (March 31) shows heightened security around the Minnesota State Capitol.

This footage was filmed and produced 31 March 2021.

Opening statements began Monday, March 29th in the Derek Chauvin murder trial in the death of George Floyd. City and law enforcement officials in Minneapolis expect emotions to run high. They hope to avoid the citywide unrest seen last summer. So during the trial police are in a better position to keep people and businesses safe. The chaos after George Floyd's death caught police off guard last year. Now, for the trial they are prepared with a public safety plan, and so are some local businesses.

The video shows heightened security around the Minnesota State Capitol during the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.