2022 Police Annual Report

INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

ESDA STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE

STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE

DEPARTMENT

DIVISION FUNCTIONS

GOAL NO. 1

PURPOSE

• CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS • COMMUNITY RELATIONS • CRIME PREVENTION • DARE UNIT • SPECIAL VICTIMS INVESTIGATIONS • MAJOR CASE UNIT • COMPUTER FORENSICS UNIT • TARGETED RESPONSE UNIT • SCHOOL RESOURCE PROGRAM • CRIME FREE RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM The function of the Investigative Service Division includes conducting follow-up investigations on criminal and quasi criminal activity and conducting business licensing and employment background investigations. Other functions of the Investigative Services Division include: • Provide drug interdiction, education and enforcement activities, programs and initiatives. • Provide crime prevention and community relations activities, programs and training. • Coordinate efforts related to major case investigations and regional task forces. • Maintain a registration and investigate compliance on mandatory sex offender registrants. • Provide an enhanced response or support to victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. DIVISION FUNCTIONS

Enhancement of the Computer Forensics Unit With each passing year, the role of digital forensic evidence in law enforcement has grown at an ever increasing rate. Technology is in every aspect of everyday life, including committing crimes. Computer forensics, cell phone extractions, cell tower data, vehicle historical data and the like are playing a role in almost every criminal investigation. The ability to analyze digital forensic data has been the difference between proving a case and not having the ability to establish probable cause.

The number of ESDA members attending National Weather Service sponsored storm spotter training, table top exercises, and other Emergency Management Agencies will increase by 25% to enhance the level of preparedness for Mother Nature and manmade related incidents or disasters. Work with newly appointed Deputy ESDA Coordinator in his new role. Training in OPPD policies/procedures, record keeping, management of members & NWS, WEBEOC, WCMAA registration. OBJECTIVE

The function of ESDA is to coordinate emergency management functions within the Village of Orland Park as are prescribed in and by the State Emergency Operations Plan and such programs, orders, rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and in addition, shall conduct such functions outside the corporate limits as may be required pursuant to any mutual aid agreement with any other political subdivision, municipality or quasi-municipality entered into as provided in “The Illinois Emergency management Agency Act” (20ILCS 3305), as amended.

GOAL NO. 1

To Increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Village of Orland Park ESDA’s emergency management functions.

OBJECTIVE

COMPLETION DATE

Continue to purchase equipment and licenses along with training a variety of investigators on the techniques and capabilities of the Computer Forensics Unit.

Fourth quarter of FY22

OBJECTIVE

Increase efforts to recruitment new volunteers for ESDA (on going)

PURPOSE

PURPOSE

Currently there are two investigators assigned to the unit. New technology and new investigative techniques are constantly emerging in the field. This technology needs to be continuously researched and vetted for its applicability to the types of investigations the Orland Park Police Department conducts. Additionally, each investigator has used resources in the unit to investigate their respective cases. Each investigator needs to know the capabilities and limitations with the technology and how emerging technology might help solve those cases in the future.

To allow the police department to continue in its primary function uninterrupted by increasing the ranks of ESDA by 10% to handle ancillary duties (i.e. traffic control, road closures and power outages).

OBJECTIVE

Increase member involvement in training offered by the National Weather Service and other Emergency Management Agencies.

COMPLETION DATE

Fourth quarter of FY22

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