Calomino v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

Plaintiff, Joseph Calomino, was employed as a patrol officer for the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois. After a hearing, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of Schaumburg (Board) found that plaintiff violated various rules and ordered that he be discharged. The trial court affirmed the order and later denied a motion to reconsider. Plaintiff appeals that final judgment. We affirm.

The issues for review by this court are (1) whether police department rules establish a clear standard of conduct; (2) whether plaintiff’s actions constitute cause for discharge; (3) whether the Board afforded…