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Schaumburg leaders says officers' arrests shouldn't taint entire force

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Schaumburg Police Chief Brian S. Howerton

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The Schaumburg Police Department is the first and longest accredited law enforcement agency in Illinois, having worn that badge of professionalism since 1986. What impact Wednesday's arrest of three officers on multiple drug conspiracy charges, along with well-publicized stalking claims against Police Chief Brian Howerton, will have on that status and the department's reputation remains to be seen.

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