Deputy Finds Fentanyl On Person Admitted Into Kendall Co. Jail: Employee Of 3rd Quarter

Press release from the Kendall County Sheriff's Office:

KENDALL COUNTY, IL — The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) announces Deputy Joseph Abel as Employee of the Third Quarter. A supervisor of the Corrections Division nominated him for his exemplary performance.

Deputy Abel has been with the Sheriff’s Office since April 2008 and is currently assigned to the Corrections Division. Since joining the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Abel has provided exemplary service to the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Kendall County. Deputy Abel has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, dedication to service, and distinguished leadership ability. In September, while performing a screening of an individual being admitted into the jail, Deputy Abel found a small amount of an unknown substance concealed in the individual’s clothing. The substance later field-tested positive for fentanyl. Deputy Abel’s vigilance prevented an extremely dangerous substance from entering the jail, which could have led to an overdose, or possibly to a death.

The KCSO employee recognition program focuses on recognizing employees for their great work. This program helps identify those employees who deserve special recognition whenever his/her duties are performed in an exemplary manner. Citizens may also be recognized under this program for an act that deserves recognition. To nominate an employee or citizen for an award you can submit your nomination on our webpage at www.kendallcountyil.gov/sheriff or contact the Sheriff’s Office for additional information.

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