LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an internal investigation after an officer reported that a photo of George Floyd with the words “You take my breath away” in a Valentine-like format was circulated among officers. Police Chief Michel Moore said Saturday that investigators will try to determine how the image may have come into the workplace and who may have been involved, the Los Angeles Times reported. Moore said the officer who made the complaint will be interviewed Monday. “Our investigation is to determine the accuracy of the allegations while also reinforcing our zero tolerance for anything with racist views,” Moore said. Floyd died last May during an arrest after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck as Floyd repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe,” triggering massive protests nationwide. Ben Crump, an attorney for Floyd’s family, said Monday that the family is outraged. “This is beyond insult on …
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