Oh, right, they aren’t “real” cops. They’re airport “security”. Their duties, apparently, don’t include the actual plane, merely the terminal. They were invited on board. UAL set the stage for the assault. The “security” goons acted under the aegis of UAL. Ultimate responsibility lies with UAL. Suck it up, buttercup, UAL will settle for millions and the three thugs will be looking for new jobs. Period.
Making Illinois license plates?
No, they are the Chicago aviation police. They go to police academy for training and are paid by the city of Chicago. It’s basically another patronage cesspool in the city. And if they aren’t supposed to board the planes that sounds like a supervisory problem.