Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants an officer who was photographed giving protesters the middle finger to be fired
Lightfoot was asked at a press conference on Friday about Chicago Police officers allegedly attempting to conceal their names and badge numbers from protesters while seen making obscene gestures. "It won't be tolerated. We are actively at work identifying the officers who are responsible," said Lightfoot. Protests are erupting over police brutality.
"Chicago police superintendent says he's skipping Trump speechThe department is also reportedly investigating at least one officer who allegedly covered up both his badge number and name tag, the Chicago Sun-Times reported, mirroring accusations in at least two other cities of law enforcement personnel seen on the streets without proper identifiers.
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