The National Memo: Extremist Michigan Sheriff Defends Alleged Kidnap Plotters - October, 13, 2020

“According to the Political Research Associates, a think tank that studied the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA), the organization claims affiliation with 401 associated sheriffs, 161 of whom are currently in office. Political Research Associates says CSPOA is the ‘flagship organization for law enforcement’ associated with the pro-militia, anti-government patriot movement and, through its connection with the ‘Oath Keepers’ right-wing militia organization, has played ‘a significant role normalizing relationships between far-right militia and local law enforcement.’”