Between 2013 and 2015, the Schaumburg Police Department faced significant misconduct issues, including a major scandal involving three officers who stole and resold narcotics. This led to at least 15 lawsuits alleging civil rights violations, costing the village approximately $500,000 in settlements and legal fees. Additionally, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office dropped 22 criminal cases linked to the implicated officers, and three individuals had their convictions overturned. The department has since implemented reforms to address supervision, communication, and accountability to prevent future misconduct. ([inkl.com](https://www.inkl.com/news/schaumburg-chief-culture-of-dysfunction-before-3-officers-arrested?utm_source=openai))
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