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Minnesota cop banned as a substitute teacher after allegedly reenacting George Floyd murder in classroom

A statement released by the City of Prescott, however, confirmed the officer in question is currently on administrative leave as they further investigate.  

"The City of Prescott and the Prescott Police Department find the current allegations, if true, made against Mr. Williams to be very disturbing, reprehensible, and we in no way condone his actions. Our deepest sympathies go out to the South Washington School District, staff and students," the statement said.

A Minnesota police officer who also works as a substitute teacher has been banned from teaching in the South Washington School District after reportedly using a student to reenact the events leading up to the death of George Floyd.  (Prescott Police Department Facebook)

Williams, who was substitute teaching four separate English classes at the school on Monday, allegedly made racist and sexist comments to students as well as other actions that added to the need for school officials to remove him.

A headstone for  George Floyd stands int the "Say Their Names" cemetery at George Floyd Square on May 25, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Today marks three years since Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police in May 2020. 

Parents have been reassured that the school "responded immediately, removed the teacher from the classroom and walked the teacher out of our school." 

A Minnesota police officer who also works as a substitute teacher has been banned from teaching in the South Washington School District after reportedly using a student to reenact the events leading up to the death of George Floyd.  (Woodbury High School website)

School officials say a report on the incident has been submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education and the state’s educator licensing board.

The City of Prescott is conducting its own internal investigation as the Woodbury Police Department is conducting its investigation.