A day after condemning a former officer for joining with a mob that eventually stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, the Oakland Police Department said it had opened an investigation into current officers who supported the violent insurrection in support of President Trump. The department said in a statement that its employees are prohibited from affiliating with subversive groups and from doing anything that brings disrepute on the department. AdvertisementThe department’s announcement came after former Oakland officer Jurell Snyder acknowledged in an interview with KPIX-TV that he had joined with protesters in Washington who on Wednesday protested Trump’s loss in the presidential election. The Oakland Police Department did not identify Snyder as the former officer whose behavior led to initial condemnation. AdvertisementSome officers on the Oakland force reportedly supported Snyder’s actions, leading to the department investigation.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 10, 2021 02:03 UTC