"Amid questions of white supremacist groups amongst U.S. police officers, a high-ranking member of Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department has been placed on leave following accusations they were affiliated with such an organization. D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee withheld the name and gender of the officer in question. However, during a Wednesday press briefing, Contee confirmed the officer placed on administrative leave during the investigation was a "high-ranking" lieutenant of the MPD. The officer was placed on leave "based on a review of what we know so far," Contee stated during the press conference, adding that the investigation had to do with "a number of actions." Contee would not confirm the scope of the investigation, or if the allegations were linked to a specific white supremacist group. However, he stated the investigation "could involve" the events of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

While few additional details on the officer were released, WUSA-TV's Mike Valerio reported that the lieutenant was involved in the MPD's "intel" department. Valerio added that other officers who personally knew the lieutenant were "disgusted" at the allegations. The accusations reached a serious enough level that, in addition to the MPD, the investigation is being aided by a number of federal agencies. This includes the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Attorney's office, Contee added."

https://www.newsweek.com/feds-look-dc-police-officer-alleged-ties-white-supremacy-1680074