2022 Budget in Brief

PUBLIC SAFETY The mission of the Orland Park Police Department is to enhance the quality

retail thefts and code of conduct complaints. During the Christmas holiday shopping season, there were no reported violent crimes that occurred. The Orland Park Police Department also received Board approval to purchase body worn cameras and upgrade the current in-car camera system. The implementation of the entire video system will begin in January of 2022. Additional dispatch software was integrated to aid the department during vital situations. An automated internet failover methodology was implemented to add resiliency to the department's internet services, along with LaserFiche Document Management System to archive various records and provide rapid search and retrieval of those documents. Per the department’s technology strategic plan, mobile printers have been upgraded. Upgrades to the Ubiquiti Access Points and Antennas at the Wheeler water tower also occurred, providing greater reliability, connectivity and data throughput levels. In preparation for 2022, a bid document was created to hire a consultant to review the current radio communications system and provide recommendations to implement a digital communications system for the future.

of life for the residents and visitors within our community by providing

professional, high quality and effective police service in partnership with Village residents and businesses. The Orland Park Police Department has a vital impact on the quality of life in our community. To demonstrate our dedication to our profession and our community, we commit ourselves to the following values: • Integrity • Community Partnership • Community Problem Oriented Policing • Commitment to Employees • Professionalism and Dedication In 2021, the Orland Park Police Department implemented several new safety technologies and systems. This included upgraded data systems, computer aided dispatch, radio systems, citation systems, antennas and safety software. The department has also worked collaboratively with Simon Properties to institute the first Youth Supervision Program within their portfolio. The program denies entry to juveniles without adult supervision on Friday and Saturdays at the Orland Square Mall from 3 p.m. to close.

This program has paid dividends as the calls for service have declined including

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET IN BRIEF