New measure banning extremist ties among CPD officers advances | The Chicago Report

We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall.  It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department  The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits.  Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.