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Central Georgia law enforcement reacts to George Floyd's death

A couple of Central Georgia sheriffs shared their thoughts on Facebook Thursday, condemning the actions of the officers involved.

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ga. — Central Georgia law enforcement took to social media Thursday to respond to the death of George Floyd.

Floyd died earlier this week in Minnesota after he was stopped by police. A video shows a Minneapolis officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck, even after he was handcuffed.

Two sheriffs in Central Georgia condemned the actions of the officers involved.

Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese posted on Facebook saying, "I couldn't watch much of the video, because it made me sick to think that this could happen and nobody stepped up to stop it.... All physical force stops once the suspect is hand cuffed and under control. The tactic seen in this video is not taught during any law enforcement training."

Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee also took to Facebook saying, "the law enforcement actions on the video of the arrest of George Floyd are inexcusable. It doesn't matter why he was arrested nor what crime he is accused of committing.... To put it bluntly, when the cuffs go on the game is over."

Both sheriffs called the actions of the officers a crime.

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