Illinois police chiefs group president under investigation over helicopter program
(MCT) — CHICAGO — Seven years ago, a small-town Illinois police chief launched a big dream to nab criminals and thwart terrorists from the air.
Chief Timothy Swanson began a police helicopter program that initially drew raves.
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