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Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Begins 10th Month On Paid Administrative Leave, Return To Force Remains Murky

A recipient of the Exchange Club Joliet Officer of the Year, Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis has remained on paid leave almost all of 2026.

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Joliet, IL Patch· Oct 2, 1:56 PMJoliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Begins 10th Month On Paid Administrative Leave, Return To Force Remains Murky

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