CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer will be disciplined for playing "Sweet Home Alabama" out of a squad car during a Black Lives Matter protest in Garfield Park
"Sweet Home Alabama" is considered by some to be racially charged.
Chicago Police Department released a statement: While he says he was playing the music as fan of the University of Alabama, CPD fully understands sensitivities related to the song and regardless we cannot condone any behavior that may be viewed as disruptive or disrespectful to any protestor or resident. To the contrary, as you have seen over the past couple weeks, CPD is dedicated to ensuring residents' right to free speech and peaceful assembly.
Officials did not say what discipline the officer will face.