The Minneapolis 3rd Precinct held backup 911 equipment, but it was destroyed in last year's riots (Aaron Lavinsky / Minneapolis Star Tribune / TNS)

Derek Chauvin Trial 1:00 pm, Mar. 26, 2021

Twin Cities 911 centers developing backup plans as Derek Chauvin trial looms

Minneapolis officials said Thursday, March 25, that they have been holding weekly meetings with regional 911 leaders, purchased two additional sets of backup equipment, and are creating a dedicated line of communication, should more unrest happen during the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin.

Memorials to George Floyd are seen at the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, now known as George Floyd Square, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. Opening statements in the trial for former officer Derek Chauvin will begin Monday, March 29. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the 2020 death of George Floyd. (Joe Ahlquist / Forum News Service)

Derek Chauvin Trial 9:00 am, Mar. 26, 2021

Jury faces high-stakes decisions as Derek Chauvin trial begins Monday in death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin Trial 11:12 am, Mar. 24, 2021

Watch the Derek Chauvin trial live starting with opening arguments Monday, March 29

Jury chairs sit spaced out inside of the Hennepin County courtroom where former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial will take place. (Via Court TV)

Derek Chauvin Trial 10:00 am, Mar. 24, 2021

What we know about the jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial

In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant Derek Chauvin listened during jury selection Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. (Screengrab via MPR News)

Derek Chauvin Trial 2:48 pm, Mar. 23, 2021

Derek Chauvin jury set, opening arguments begin Monday in the death of George Floyd

Members of the National Guard keep watch outside of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on murder charges over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on March 11, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Derek Chauvin Trial 9:06 am, Mar. 23, 2021

Watch: Jury selection concludes in Derek Chauvin trial

People pause to write protest messages in chalk March 8, 2021, on the blackboards protecting windows of the US Bank building across from the Hennepin County Courthouse where Derek Chauvin is on trial for the death of George Floyd. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Derek Chauvin Trial 6:24 pm, Mar. 22, 2021

14th juror seated in Derek Chauvin trial, opening statements to start in one week

Members of the National Guard keep watch outside of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on murder charges over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on March 11, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Derek Chauvin Trial 9:01 am, Mar. 22, 2021

Watch: Jury selection continues Monday, March 22, in Derek Chauvin trial

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides over a hearing during the second week of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial, March 2021. Not only is the trial historic, but so too is the fact that it can be watched by anyone with a decent internet connection — offering unprecedented access to Minnesota's courts that advocates hope could open the door for future televised sessions. (TNS / Star Tribune)

Derek Chauvin Trial 11:30 am, Mar. 21, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial puts cameras front, center of Hennepin courtroom

In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, center, questions a potential juror in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis Friday, March 19, 2021. (Screengrab via MPR News)

Derek Chauvin Trial 5:07 pm, Mar. 19, 2021

Judge will not move or delay Derek Chauvin trial; 1 more juror needed

Members of the National Guard keep watch outside of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on murder charges over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on March 11, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Derek Chauvin Trial 8:18 am, Mar. 19, 2021

Watch: Jury selection continues Friday, March 19, in Derek Chauvin trial

Razor wire surrounded part of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continued Thursday, March 18, 2021, in the trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. (TNS / Star Tribune)

Derek Chauvin Trial 5:35 pm, Mar. 18, 2021

12 jurors now seated in Derek Chauvin trial

Members of the National Guard keep watch outside of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on murder charges over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on March 11, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Derek Chauvin Trial 8:31 am, Mar. 18, 2021

WATCH: Jury selection continues Thursday in Derek Chauvin trial

In this image from video, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill on Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, admonished the media for including information in pool reports about security measures in the courthouse as well as descriptions of what could be seen on attorneys’ laptops, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. (Screengrab via MPR News)

Derek Chauvin Trial 4:53 pm, Mar. 17, 2021

2 jurors dismissed, 2 added in Chauvin trial in wake of $27 million city settlement with Floyd family

Members of the National Guard keep watch outside of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on murder charges over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on March 11, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Derek Chauvin Trial 8:48 am, Mar. 17, 2021

Watch: Jury selection continues Wednesday, March 17, in Derek Chauvin trial

Flowers were strategically placed near the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continued in the trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Derek Chauvin Trial 5:23 pm, Mar. 16, 2021

Derek Chauvin's attorney asks to show jury a 2019 George Floyd arrest

Members of the National Guard keep watch outside of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, on murder charges over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on March 11. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Derek Chauvin Trial 8:03 am, Mar. 16, 2021

Watch: Jury selection continues Tuesday, March 16, in Derek Chauvin trial

Attorney Ben Crump and Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, join hands Friday, March 12, 2021, as they enter for a news conference to announce a $27 million dollar settlement with the City of Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Convention Center at the end of the first week of the trial of former police Derek Chauvin, who is facing murder charges in the death of George Floyd. (REUTERS / Nicholas Pfosi)

Derek Chauvin Trial 3:36 pm, Mar. 15, 2021

Judge in Derek Chauvin trial to weigh if $27 million settlement taints jury

Members of the National Guard keep watch outside of the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, on murder charges over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on March 11. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Derek Chauvin Trial 8:01 am, Mar. 15, 2021

WATCH: Jury selection continues in trial of Derek Chauvin

Darnella Frazier. (TNS / Submitted photo)

Derek Chauvin Trial 7:45 am, Mar. 15, 2021

Minneapolis teen opens up about her viral George Floyd video

In this image from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson and defendant Derek Chauvin listened before jury selection Thursday, March 11, the fourth day in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. (TNS / Star Tribune)

Derek Chauvin Trial 4:11 pm, Mar. 12, 2021

Seventh jury member chosen for the Derek Chauvin trial as first week wraps up

Artwork painted on mirrors reflect the evening sky outside the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection begins for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis policeman accused of killing George Floyd, a Black man, in Minneapolis, March 8. REUTERS/Eric Miller

Derek Chauvin Trial 9:04 am, Mar. 12, 2021

WATCH: Friday, March 12 Jury selection in trial of Derek Chauvin

In this image from video, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill adjusted his mask on third day of the Derek Chauvin trial on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Hennepin County District Court. (TNS / Star Tribune)

Derek Chauvin Trial 1:13 pm, Mar. 11, 2021

Judge allows third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin; sixth juror seated

Artwork painted on mirrors reflect the evening sky outside the Hennepin County Government Center as jury selection begins for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis policeman accused of killing George Floyd, a Black man, in Minneapolis, March 8. REUTERS/Eric Miller

Derek Chauvin Trial 8:06 am, Mar. 11, 2021

Watch: Jury selection continues Thursday in trial of Derek Chauvin

Demonstrators drum and chant outside Hennepin County Government Center Wednesday, March 10, 2021, as jury selection continues in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, on murder charges in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. (REUTERS / Leah Millis)

Derek Chauvin Trial 4:52 pm, Mar. 10, 2021

Minnesota Supreme Court denies Derek Chauvin’s ask to step-in