The death of George Floyd is once again front and center in the news this week, as former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial began yesterday in Minnesota. It’s a reminder of the importance of video in such cases: One of the first witnesses of the day was a bystander who filmed the events leading up to and after Floyd’s death from her phone.

The forthcoming Cavalry app aims to be another tool for citizens seeking to protect each other and connect to resources that can hold authorities accountable.

Aiming for a spring launch, Cavalry is dedicated to keeping people, and especially people of color, safe during encounters with law enforcement. It includes features such as video recording, location tracking, emergency alerts to loved ones, incident reports and information about civil rights lawyers.

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