"The nationwide demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd's killing have been met at times with heavy-handed police tactics that include beatings, the use of tear gas and rubber bullets fired into crowds," NPR reports. But in some cases, the clashes also have been punctuated by fleeting gestures of unity and peace on all sides. Some activists dismiss these moments as merely symbolic, media-savvy moves. On the flipside, some police departments are already taking measures to reform their agencies. "Do we need to have a national registry of police discipline? That's a great idea," says Sheriff Chris Swanson, who took off his riot gear and walked with protestors in Flint, Mich., last week. "Do we need to have an overall advisory committee with a community for each agency? That's a great idea. Because if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." Will Floyd's death really spur long-lasting change and transformation? Advocates say it depends.

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