Top Cop Vows To Weed Out Right-Wing Extremists In Chicago Police Ranks

Top cop vows to root out Oath Keepers embedded in Chicago police department

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced a crackdown on officers in his deparment with ties to extremist and hate groups including the Oath Keepers, Block Club Chicago reported Wednesday.A recent investigation found that more than two dozen current and former Chicago cops were linked to the right-wing militia known as the Oath Keepers -- a group that participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. “We will complete thorough investigations…

Top Cop Vows To Weed Out Right-Wing Extremists In Chicago Police Ranks

Supt. Larry Snelling made the pledge during city budget hearings Tuesday. A recent report showed at least nine officers have ties to the Oath Keepers extremist group.