Police Misconduct Investigations Should Be Conducted by Independent, Outside Agencies - Not by Local Prosecutors

Federal Government Should Create One Definition of Excessive Force

Disciplinary Records of Police Officers Accused of Misconduct Should Be Released

Asks Attorney General James to Review All Actions and Procedures Used During Last Night's Protests in Her Ongoing Investigation

Governor Cuomo: "The real issue is the continuing racism in this country and it is chronic and it is endemic and it is institutional and it speaks to a collective hypocrisy. We're very good in this country at telling other people how they should live their lives and how they should act, how we preach high standard, but we still discriminate on the basis of color of skin. That is the simple, painful truth but this is a moment for truth."

Cuomo: "We need to mobilize the best in our people rather than allowing the worst. But don't lose the passion. Don't lose the outrage. Be frustrated. But be smart and be directed and be constructive and destructive. Help your community, don't hurt your community. Be a laser and focus on real positive change. That's how this moment becomes a different moment in the history books. That's how George Floyd's death does not become just another name in a long list of people who should have never died in the first place."