An officer has been relieved of his police powers after he extended his middle fingers toward protesters last Thursday, according to the Chicago Police Department
Police Superintendent David O. Brown has relieved an police officer of his police powers after he extended his middle fingers towards protesters last Thursday, according to a Chicago Police Department statement issued Tuesday."The officer used a vulgar, offensive gesture directed at a member of the public while on duty and in uniform.
A number of officers have been arrested and charged with crimes. Others have been fired or simply resigned.On Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she had seen a photograph of the officer"giving people the finger," and added,"We'll find that person and in my view, that person needs to be immediately stripped of their police power and start the process for firing him.
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