Knee on subdued suspect’s neck not allowed, police trainer tells Chauvin trial

<ul><li>Lt Johnny Mercil tells court use of force has to be reasonable</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2021/apr/06/derek-chauvin-trial-george-floyd-live-updates">Derek Chauvin trial – live coverage</a></li></ul><p>A Minneapolis police trainer who instructed Derek Chauvin in the use of force told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2021/apr/06/derek-chauvin-trial-george-floyd-live-updates">the former officer’s murder trial</a> on Tuesday that placing a knee on a suspect’s neck when they are already subdued “is not authorised”.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/05/derek-chauvin-trial-police-chief-medaria-arradondo">Chauvin's use of force on George Floyd was 'in no way' policy, says police chief</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/06/minneapolis-derek-chauvin-trial-police-george-floyd">Continue reading...</a>