"Chicago's Battle Against Extremism: From Klan Recruitment to Oath Keepers"

An investigation by WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project has revealed that several police officers in Illinois, including state troopers and campus cops, have ties to the extremist group Oath Keepers. The investigation found that some of these officers have faced accusations of racial slurs and other serious misconduct, yet have faced little to no consequences. One officer, Matthew Dumais, who injured a high school track champion during an arrest, was found to have signed up for the Oath Keepers. The victim believes that anyone who joined the group should not be in law enforcement. The University of Illinois Chicago campus police also investigated an officer, Matthew Paulish, who admitted to signing up for the Oath Keepers but faced no disciplinary action. The investigation revealed a total of 12 active-duty officers in Illinois with ties to the extremist group.