Police chiefs in Dallas and Atlanta walked their cities' streets and talked directly with protesters, as demonstrations broke out over the death of George Floyd

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• As demonstrations escalate across the US over the death of George Floyd, police chiefs were seen talking directly with and listening to protesters.
• Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall pleaded with protesters to remain peaceful, saying "you can't hit my folks."
• Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields told protesters "you have a right to be upset to be scared, and to want to yell."
• Watch the videos of both chiefs among the protest on Friday evening.
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Protests over the death of George Floyd continued to rage across the United States on Friday evening as tensions escalated between demonstrators and police.

In at least two cities, police chiefs were seen speaking directly with protesters as they attempted to deal with the growing demonstrations.

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