The City of Elgin has terminated police officer Jason Lentz after Lentz posted controversial pro-ICE comments on his Facebook page in October 2025.
The termination follows an independent investigation that found he violated departmental policies and standard operating procedures when making the posts.
Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley determined that termination was the appropriate disciplinary action following a review of the investigative findings. The decision was approved by the city’s corporation counsel and city manager…