
BGA Scrutinizes Maywood Park District Police Expansion
February 3, 2014 (Updated February 4, 2014) || Robert Herguth and Patrick Rehkamp || Better Government Association The Maywood Park District Police Department was shut down in 1997 — and not a moment too soon. Poorly trained and supervised, park district officers were accused of stealing from suspects and brutalizing residents. Getting on the force reportedly cost $3,000 for a badge. The park district had … Continue reading BGA Scrutinizes Maywood Park District Police Expansion