Was Lori Lightfoot a Cop?

Chicago Police Department Office of Professional Standards (2002–04) In 2002, Lightfoot was appointed chief administrator of the Chicago Police Department Office of Professional Standards, a now-defunct governmental police oversight group, by Police Superintendent Terry Hillard. She held the position for two years.

Why are police mad at Lightfoot?

Chicago Police officers turned their backs to Mayor Lori Lightfoot because they are “at the breaking point” and believe “leadership across this country, across this city do not have their back,” an influential alderman said Monday.

Why did Chicago officers turn their back on Mayor?

But according to Catanzara, the mayor "still thought she knew best and went up there against the advice of family," and at some point, the officers turned their backs on the mayor. ... The Mayor is focused on healing the wounds and will reject any and all that try to use this moment to drive further divisions in our city."

Elena Rostova

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