Indiana invited Chicago cops facing vaccine mandate to switch departments and states

As thousands of Chicago police officers negotiate the city's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate, officials from Indiana are attempting to recruit those ready to quit instead of getting vaccinated or comply with routine testing.

As of last week, all Chicago police officers are required to disclose their vaccine status. Those who are not vaccinated must get tested for the virus twice weekly.

"I want to make sure that our officers who are literally working their tails off every singly day, risking life and limb, are absolutely able to take advantage of this lifesaving vaccine," said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. 

Those who fail to comply with the new rules could have their pay and powers suspended, consequences that have hit at least 21 officers so far.