The History of Chicago's Special Operations Section (SOS) and its Illegal Activities

This chapter delves into the scandalous history of the Special Operations Section (SOS) in Chicago, a police unit involved in illegal activities such as robbery. It explores the motivations behind these actions, the convergence between the police, far-right militias, and organized crime, and the tendency of special operations units to go rogue. The chapter also highlights the debate surrounding the abolition of these units and critiques the belief that they are necessary for combating dangerous criminals.