Summary
A police officer named Jason Lentz from Elgin, Illinois, may be fired after a civilian review board recommended his dismissal. The board claims Lentz shared locations where illegal immigrants might be found, which violated police department policies. Officer Lentz is currently on paid administrative leave while this matter is under review.
Key Facts
- The Elgin Civilian Review Board recommended firing Officer Jason Lentz.
- Lentz allegedly posted locations of illegal immigrants on social media.
- The posts were considered a violation of police conduct and social media policies.
- Lentz is an officer with 28 years of experience in the Elgin Police Department.
- He is on paid administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.
- Previous incidents with Lentz involved a social media post about a controversial police shooting, leading to a prior six-month suspension.
- The Department of Homeland Security has been conducting immigration operations in major cities, including Illinois.
