Embattled police institute leader resigns

URBANA – The head of the University of Illinois Police Training Institute, under fire recently for his relationship with the military contractor Blackwater USA, has resigned.

The move comes a month after questions were raised about Director Tom Dempsey's consulting work for Blackwater and the institute's agreement with the company.

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