NLPD | Administration

Chief Bob Sterba

The members of the Administrative Division, under the direction of the Chief of Police, are responsible for a wide variety of tasks devoted to administratively supporting the mission of the New Lenox Police Department.  The purpose of this Division is to maintain a high level of leadership, management and administrative support, both within the department, and the community as a whole.  These dedicated professionals are responsible for executing the mission of the New Lenox Police Department, as well as carrying out the goals and objectives of the department, as defined by the Chief annually.  Many activities performed by the administrative staff support the fiscal and budgetary requirements of the department. They are responsible for running the various Divisions within the police department, including personnel activities and records management.  If you wish to contact the Administrative Division, please feel free to call (815)462-6100, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (except on national holidays) or write to the address listed at the bottom of the page.  The Administrative Division is currently staffed by three full-time Commanders, whose responsibilities are as follows:

Field Operations Commander
Commander Dennis Klier is a twenty-year veteran of the law enforcement field.  As the Commander of Field Operations, he is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the Patrol Division of the New Lenox Police Department.  In addition, he provides support and direction for the management of equipment (fleet and uniforms) and personnel services, such as payroll and scheduling.  Commander Klier is the coordinator of the New Lenox ESDA (Emergency Services and Disaster Agency) Unit, and facilitates all of the training the officers and employees of the police department receive.  He is also responsible for the department’s Field Training Program and the utilization of ILEAS.

Investigative & Support Services Commander
Commander Robert Pawlisz is a fifteen-year veteran of the law enforcement field.  As the Investigative and Support Services Commander, he is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the Investigative Division and Community Policing Division of the New Lenox Police Department.  In addition, Commander Pawlisz is responsible for managing a number of specialized areas within the police department, including the, ATV Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Bicycle Unit, and the Juvenile Division.  He is also tasked with overseeing the Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks, the Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Program, as well as Sex Offender Registration and Compliance.  Commander Pawlisz coordinates the yearly departmental budget and is the Critical Reach Coordinator.

Administrative Services Commander
Commander April Di Sandro is a seventeen-year veteran of the New Lenox Police Department.  As the Administrative Services Commander, she is responsible for the recording, managing, and safe-keeping of all records and documents produced within our department.  Commander Di Sandro is also responsible for the review and evaluation of reports, and, when necessary, their forwarding to the different divisions responsible for follow-up.  In addition, she is tasked with processing all subpoenas served on the New Lenox Police Department, and conducting internal affairs investigations.  Commander Di Sandro supervises the local Magistrate Program (MSI) and coordinates the appeals process, when necessary.  She also manages the Administrative Towing Fee Program, and serves as the initial hearing officer for any traffic compliance issues.  She is also tasked with coordinating the department’s IWIN, LRMS, and LEADS services with their respective agencies.