A former Elgin police officer has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison after being convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Tuesday that Jordan Collins, a 36-year-old resident of Kirkland and former Elgin police officer, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The charges stem from an investigation in late 2023, when authorities discovered child sexual abuse material during a search of Collins’ home.
At the time of his arrest, Collins was still employed with the Elgin Police Department and was on duty. He was initially placed on administrative leave following his arrest and later resigned from the department, according to Elgin’s police chief.
Raoul stated that the sentence reflects the seriousness of the crimes and emphasizes that individuals in positions of trust and authority will be held accountable for exploiting others online.
Collins ultimately pleaded guilty to four counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.