Jay Sanders

• Patrolled assigned areas to maintain public safety and enforce laws.

• Responded to emergency calls, investigated incidents, and made arrests.

• Mentored and trained junior officers as a Field Training Officer and Officer in Charge.

• Actively participated in community policing initiatives and events.

Additional Roles:

• Bicycle Officer.

• Range Officer and Evidence Vault Custodian.

Awards & Recognition:

• Achievement Award for 50 DUI arrests.

• Certificates of Appreciation for organizing community events (Relay for Life, Trunk or Treat, etc.).

• Letters of Commendation for notable cases and teamwork.

• Conducted complex investigations, including homicides, sexual assaults, narcotics, and financial crimes.

• Collected, preserved, and analyzed evidence, ensuring adherence to legal protocols.

• Collaborated with prosecutors and provided expert testimony in court.

• Led high-profile cases, including armed robberies, fraud recovery, and multi-agency investigations.

• Served on the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force and the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force.

• Delivered exceptional results, maintaining a high case clearance rate.

Notable Cases:

• Kidnapping at Chase Bank.

• Armed robberies at T-Mobile, Speedway Gas Station, and Francesca's.

• Fraud case with $150,000 recovered from employee theft.

Specialized Investigations:

• Homicides: Managed detailed crime scene examinations, suspect interviews, and interagency collaboration.

• Officer-Involved Shootings: Conducted impartial investigations and presented findings to the Will County State Attorney's Office.

• In-Custody Deaths: Led investigations into causes of death, collaborating with medical examiners and forensic pathologists.