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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Tom Schuba

How we investigated cops who joined extremist and hate groups

Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. (AP)

While Chicago police and elected leaders debated what to do with cops who joined extremist and hate groups, we launched a monthslong investigation to answer another important question: How were these officers actually performing in the line of duty?

The Oath Keepers, Three Percenters and Proud Boys have gained notoriety across the country in these turbulent times, with many in law enforcement drawn toward those groups.

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