Politics & Government

Investigation Underway As Lisle Police Chief Placed On Leave

Lisle Police Chief Kevin Licko was placed on administrative leave as of Wednesday, according to Village Manager Eric Ertmoed.

Kevin Licko was placed on administrative leave as of Wednesday, according to Village Manager Eric Ertmoed.
Kevin Licko was placed on administrative leave as of Wednesday, according to Village Manager Eric Ertmoed. (Google Maps)

LISLE, IL — Lisle Police Chief Kevin Licko was placed on administrative leave Wednesday amid an investigation, Village Manager Eric Ertmoed confirmed to Patch Thursday.

Ertmoed confirmed that Deputy Chief Tim Dempsey will serve as acting police chief during Licko's leave of absence.

Citing the ongoing investigation, Ertmoed declined to answer further questions or provide additional comment regarding the nature of the investigation.

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