Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer
April 22, 2026
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Summary and audio linked here.
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In total, the department received 520 complaints against officers May 29-Oct. 31 related to protests. Of those, 232 were handled by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and 288 were referred to the Police Department’s Bureau of Internal Affairs.
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Incorrect headline. Correct headline should read: “Police Racked Up So Many Complaints During Summer Riots and Looting A Special Unit Was Created To Investigate.
Any other headline is an attempt at deception or an outright lie.
You know as well as I and many others that in liberal land there are no riots, no looting, no violence. It’s always students, oppressed minorities or those seeking change thru peacefully expressing their concerns.