Politics & Government
Robbins Police Chief Out Amid Investigation Into "Unbelievable" Video, As Yet Hidden From Public View
The search for a new police chief is now underway after Scott was relieved of his duties after only 15 months on the job.
July 16, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) — There has been another major shakeup in a south suburban police department. Carl Scott, the acting police chief for the Village of Robbins, has been involved in what was described as a concerning incident, and is now no longer with the department.
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CBS News Chicago confirmed with the Cook County Sheriff's Office that an investigation into an incident involving Scott is underway. That incident was captured on video and, apparently, was so concerning that when the mayor of Robbins saw it, he moved to fire the chief.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
