Elgin police officer fired due to Facebook comment

ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer has been fired, authorities say because of Facebook posts he allegedly made.

Jason A. Lentz was a 17-year veteran of the Elgin Police Department. In a statement, Police Chief Jeffrey Swoboda said Lentz was fired Monday after it was determined the officer engaged in conduct that “would undermine the credibility of the city or employees.”