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Elgin police officer put on leave after Facebook post about ICE immigration efforts

The photo of Elgin police Officer Jason Lentz was posted on the Elgin Police Department's Facebook page on June 10, 2024, after he was honored for being the department's "Officer of the Quarter." (Elgin Police Department)
The photo of Elgin police Officer Jason Lentz was posted on the Elgin Police Department’s Facebook page on June 10, 2024, after he was honored for being the department’s “Officer of the Quarter.” (Elgin Police Department)
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A 28-year Elgin police officer was put on administrative leave after posting a message about immigration enforcement in Elgin on his personal Facebook page, Police Chief Ana Lalley said Thursday.

Officer Jason Lentz’s page is no longer available online but it featured an “I Stand With ICE” emblem next to his name when he posted this on Oct. 5:

“If I were from ICE, I wouldn’t check La Movida at 840 N ...

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