Advisory Regarding Chicago Police Department Member Affiliation with Anti-Government and Extremist Groups
Summary
On April 25, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) notified the Mayor’s Office of concerns about the incidence and handling of allegations that members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) belong to or associate with extremist and anti-government groups.
Executive Summary
This issue has been the subject of extensive press coverage, City Council hearings, and discussion by public officials. Nonetheless, OIG found that the City’s handling of extremism in its police ranks has fallen short of commitments made by City and CPD leadership.
In the course of its work mandated by § 2-56-230(c)(ii) of the Municipal Code of Chicago, OIG has reviewed several BIA investigations into allegations that CPD members have belonged to or associated with certain anti-government and extremist organizations—specifically, the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, and the Three Percenters.
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