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ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

2023 ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OrganizationalChart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mission Statement 6 Message from Chief Eric Rossi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Strategic Goals 2023 12 STATISTICAL INFORMATION SECTION Index Crimes 18 PerformanceMeasures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Calls for Service 26 ArrestHistory.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 28 Lock-UpPopulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 RetailThefts.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 32 Traffic Accidents 34 Driving Under the Influence 35 Domestic Incidents 36 UseofForce.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 37 MentalHealth.............................38 Investigations Division 42 Street Evidence Technicians/Animal Control . . . . . . . . 44 FBIandDEATaskForceOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cameras 49 Citations.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 50 TrafficStops.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 56

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) 58 CitizenComplaints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Awards and Commendations of Individual Staff 62 Employee Training 64 FieldTrainingProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 CrimeRisk.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .66 FinesandRevenues.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 68 SchoolSecurity.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .70 CrimeFreeHousing..........................72 Emergency Services and Disaster Agency 74 DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS / COMMUNITY SERVICE Timothy J. McCarthy Police Department Building 76 Occupant with Autism Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 DEA National Take Back Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Citizens’ Police Academy/Teen Citizens’ Police Academy . . . . . 82 Youth Supervisory Program 84 Cookout for Personnel 85 CommunityOutreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Noteworthy Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Promotions and Retirements 91

ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT 15100 S. RAVINIA AVE. (708) 349-4111

CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC ROSSI

BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS DAVID J. O’CONNOR, CHAIR LAURA L. HYNES JOHN C. ROBERTSON

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Village President Keith Pekau

ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT – ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Village Clerk Brian L. Gaspardo

CHIEF OF POLICE

DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1

Village Trustees William R. Healy Sean Kampas Brian J. Riordan Joni J. Radaszewski Cindy Nelson Katsenes Michael R. Milani

LIEUTENANT TDR/ADMIN

INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION COMMANDER 1

COMMANDER ADMINISTRATIVE/ TECHNICAL SERVICES 1

PATROL DIVISION COMMANDER 1

ESDA COORDINATOR 1

SENIOR SECRETARY 1

DIVISION SECRETARY 1

SENIOR SECRETARY

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 1

CFH INSPECTOR 1

Village Manager George Koczwara

ASST. ESDA COORDINATOR

INVESTIGATIONS LIEUTENANT 1

SUPPORT SERVICE

SUPPORT SERVICE MANAGER

ASSISTANT MANAGER

INVESTIGATIONS SERGEANT 1

TAC/TRU UNIT SERGEANT

EVIDENCE CLERK 1

INFO SYSTEMS 3

We want to hear from you! There are many ways to communicate with Village staff and your local representatives. From stopping by any Village buildings, giving us a call, interacting on social media, or sending us an email, we appreciate and encourage community input.

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INVESTIGATORS

FBI/TFO/ DEA

DETENTION ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST 1

SUPPORT SERVICE

ASSISTANT MANAGER

The Village website has a wealth of information available to residents in just a few clicks. Looking for meeting dates and times? Want to know what events are happening around town? Check our website for this up-to-date information. ORLANDPARK.ORG WEBSITE

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CLERKS 5

TCO 15

RECRUIT OFFICERS 7

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PT CLERKS 4

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LIEUTENANT TEAM 1 1

LIEUTENANT TEAM 2 1

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OFFICERS 4 CROSSING GUARD 14

SERGEANTS 2

PATROL OFFICERS 16

PATROL OFFICERS 17

SERGEANTS 4

CODE ENFORCEMENT 3

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MISSION STATEMENT

INTEGRITY Integrity is defined as being honest, moral, upright and sincere. We believe that integrity is the basis for community trust; therefore, we can only serve effectively to the extent that we are credible, individually, as a department, and as a profession. We lead by example in both our professional and private lives and strive to serve as role models for the community. The high level of integrity of our employees is the very foundation of the Orland Park Police Department. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP We see the community in a partnership role; our citizens are our partners as well as our clients. Dedicated to professional service, we are constantly striving to work with the community to solve problems. We actively solicit citizen participation in the development of police activities and programs that impact their neighborhood. The department gives a high priority to crime prevention and community safety and is committed to implementing those practices that afford greater contact between the police and the community.

COMMUNITY PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING

The Orland Park Police Department is committed to an open and honest relationship with the people of the community. Department members shall uphold laws in an ethical, impartial, courteous and professional manner while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons. We shall strive to achieve a balance between enforcement and community needs that reflect both the spirit and the letter of the law.

The mission of the Orland Park Police Department is to enhance the quality of life for the people and families within our community by providing professional, high quality and effective police service in partnership with the people. We, the members of the Orland Park Police Department, believe that our work 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:

COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEES

The department recognizes that its employees are the vital component to the successful delivery of police services. We believe we can achieve our highest potential by actively involving our employees in problem solving, and the development and implementation of programs. We strive to achieve an environment of mutual respect and trust. The department recognizes and supports academic achievement of employees and promotes their pursuit of higher education.

PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION

We are proud of the trust that the public places in us individually, as a department, and in our profession. We are committed to the development and maintenance of a force of well-trained, thoroughly professional employees that are dedicated to public service and protection to the people of the Village of Orland Park. The department shall continue to provide reinforcement and support to those employees who offer contributions to a work environment that reflects dedication to department values.

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Collaboration with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies continues to be integral to our efforts to prevent and reduce crime in our community.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE

In 2023, we observed a 1.5% increase in calls compared to the previous year, with an average of 620 calls per day, demonstrating our unwavering responsiveness to community needs.

During the holiday shopping season, our proactive approach included enhanced foot patrols, mobile patrols, and deployment of undercover officers, ensuring the safety of retail and commercial areas, including Orland Square Mall.

Our patrol management efforts were significant, as evidenced by the investigation of 1,156 motor vehicle crashes, conducting 8,353 traffic details, and performing over 135,000 building checks.

The accomplishments of our Targeted Response Unit are commendable, with notable seizures of firearms, vehicles, and currency, along with successful undercover operations and assistance provided to other officers and agencies.

I extend heartfelt congratulations to the entire department for their dedication and hard work in keeping our community safe. Gratitude is also due to our elected officials for their unwavering support, and to our residents, visitors, businesses, and community partners for their continued cooperation and support. Thank you all for contributing to our shared mission of ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Mayor Pekau, Trustees, Village Manager and the Residents of Orland Park,

Sincerely,

I’m delighted to share with you the Orland Park Police Department’s 2023 annual report, which offers a comprehensive overview of our community partnerships, activities, and achievements throughout the year. In 2023, our community engagement initiatives flourished, with the hosting of eight Beat Meetings, three Cook Out with the Cops events, participation in numerous block parties, and the organization of key events such as the Senior Citizens Crime Prevention Luncheon, National Night Out, and “Movie in the Park.” Additionally, we conducted Crime Prevention Seminars with local businesses and the religious community, maintained a strong presence in schools through our Community Relations Team, and continued our programs like DARE in elementary and junior high schools. Our involvement extended to various events including Career Days, Glow Runs, and Trunk and Treat events. Furthermore, we successfully hosted the Citizen’s Police Academy and the annual Teen Citizen’s Police Academy. Notably, we prioritized community engagement with three Coffee with a Cop events at local businesses, fostering open dialogue with residents. Our commitment to strategic planning remains steadfast, leveraging technology, effective resource allocation, modern equipment, and highly trained staff.

E. Eric Rossi Chief of Police

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The Orland Park Police Department has seen immense growth and modernization through its decorated history. Long gone are the days of lighting the street lamps, powering up the water pumps, and borrowing part-time Chief Olsen’s personal vehicle to patrol the streets if one of the two squad cars was in for repair. Today, the Orland Park Police Department has a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, three Commanders (Administration and Technical Services, Investigations, and Patrol), six Lieutenants, nine Sergeants, and three civilian supervisors who oversee 189 civilian and sworn personnel. With an authorized strength of 101 full-time sworn officers and 20 part time officers, the department is capable of answering the community’s needs efficiently and effectively through the three divisions, many specialized units and numerous community based programs. In October 2014, the Orland Park Police Department had undergone an onsite assessment by two independent assessors from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) to determine if the department met the rigorous requirements for Tier II Accreditation

from the Illinois Chiefs of Police. At the conclusion of the inspection, the assessors described the “Orland Park Police Department as a leader in law enforcement.” Additionally, the assessors “found the staff to be dedicated, well-trained, and highly educated. The facilities, were clean, modern, well-equipped and at the leading edge of technology.” On January 15, 2015, the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Council unanimously awarded Tier II Accreditation to the Orland Park Police Department. In 2022, we achieved our second Tier II Re Accreditation. Assessors again expressed their accolades for this organization. Our own Accreditation Manager was recruited by ILEAP to become one of their assessors, to travel the state and assist in accrediting other law enforcement agencies. In the third, and final, year of use, the federal grant-funded mental health Mobile Crisis Response Unit (MCRU) has been extremely successful. The MCRU consists of mental

health professionals from Trinity Services who co-respond, in person or virtually, with Orland Park Police Department Crisis Intervention Team officers to mental health calls throughout the Village. Moving forward, the Orland Park Police Department will continue their relationship with Trinity Services, due to a generous endowment through Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. 2023 continued to be a year of growth for the department, with new additions to our staff, new technology like FUSUS and new programs like the Occupant with Autism decal program. As evidenced by the programs, initiatives, activities and individual efforts described throughout the remainder of this report, the men and women of the Orland Park Police Department are committed to providing the most effective and efficient services to the community that it proudly serves.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY

GOAL NO. 1

• TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNIT • RECORDS UNIT • CSO UNIT • EVIDENCE UNIT • ANIMAL CONTROL UNIT • DETENTION AIDES DEPARTMENT

Implement the GenCom VHF Radio System and Microwave Network Replacement Project.

STRATEGIC GOALS

OBJECTIVE 1

Replace current system software/hardware and train staff on new L3 Harris XL-200 Portable Radios.

DIVISION FUNCTIONS The function of the Administrative/Technical Services Division is to provide the highest level of response to crisis and non-crisis requests from the general public, department members and related agencies through the Orland Park Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telecommunication System. The primary responsibilities of the Administrative/Technical Services Division are: • Manage department-wide record keeping. • Manage the department-wide vehicle purchasing and maintenance. • Manage all radio and communications purchasing and scheduling of repairs and maintenance. • Acquire training needs for personnel and schedule training division wide. • Manage the MSI Parking and compliance ticket program. • Manage the Municipal Adjudication Ordinance Violation Program.

PURPOSE

Upgrade the department radio transmission system to a digital footprint, enhancing communications to all areas and structures, within Orland Park and Orland Hills, in order to provide vital information to all personnel during critical incidents, as well as everyday operations.

The mission of the Orland Park Police Department is to enhance the quality of life for the people and families within our community by providing professional, high-quality and effective police service in partnership with the people. We, the members of the Orland Park Police Department, believe that our work has a vital impact on the quality of life in our community.

COMPLETION DATE

Fourth Quarter FY2024

• Manage the Community Service Officer program. • Manage the evidence and recovered property room. • Provide animal control of domestic and wild animals.

• Manage the Detention Aide program for the lock-up facility. • Maintain inventory of department assets and all property coming under the control of the Police Department. • Maintenance and management of the department’s management information systems.

• Maintain the in-car video program. • Maintain the in-car AVL program.

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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION - TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

PATROL DIVISION

STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE

PURPOSE

To enhance the quality of life for the people and families within the Village community by providing professional, high-quality and effective police service in partnership with the people. DEPARTMENT MISSION

DEPARTMENT

To provide all sworn officers with updated ballistic protection with helmets and rifle rated plates in order to give them the equipment necessary to safely enter into extremely critical and high-threat incidents, in which they may face this higher level of threat.

• PATROL UNIT • BIKE PATROL UNIT • TRAFFIC UNIT • CROSSING GUARD UNIT

To address quality of life issues as it pertains to traffic problems within the village.

COMPLETION DATE

End of Fourth Quarter FY2024

DIVISION FUNCTIONS

COMPLETION DATE

The Administration Division is responsible for budgeting, planning, inspecting, training, and internal affairs; coordination and direction of all facets of the five divisions of the Police Department to ensure delivery of consistent and quality police services to the residents, businesses, and visitors to the Village of Orland Park. In addition, the Administration Division is responsible for the management of emergency services and disaster response for natural and man-made disasters by police and ESDA personnel.

GOAL NO. 2

End of Fourth Quarter FY2024

GOAL NO. 2

To enhance the department’s Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) program. The drone program has become an essential part of today’s law enforcement. Our drones are utilized in a variety of circumstances to assist officers. These cases include missing persons, traffic crash investigations, fleeing offenders, and several other circumstances.

DIVISION FUNCTIONS

Increase the number of Trauma First Aid and Shock Management Instructors by 100% and increase the trained officers by 30%.

The function of the Patrol Division is to provide professional proactive and reactive police service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Village of Orland Park. The primary responsibilities of the Patrol Division Units are: • Emergency response to criminal and non-criminal activity. • Respond to criminal and quasi-criminal activity. • Respond to nuisance and ordinance violations. • High-visibility patrol throughout Village. • Emphasize problem solving.

OBJECTIVE

Certify officers at the user level, as well as increase the number of instructors for dealing with advanced first aid and shock management resulting from serious injuries.

OBJECTIVE

GOAL NO. 1

Implement and utilize two new drones with enhanced thermal imaging capabilities.

Update and replace current individual ballistic protection for all officers.

PURPOSE

Increasing the number of Trauma First Aid and Shock Management training instructors will allow us to instruct our own officers in the initial treatment of more serious injuries that may occur in responding to their normal duties. Immediate casualty care, prior to paramedics arriving on scene, has been proven to increase survivability and quality of life for victims.

OBJECTIVE

GOAL NO. 1

To provide more effective tools to assist in locating individuals drone operators are seeking. These new thermal imaging cameras enhance the abilities of our drones.

Acquire and issue new ballistic helmets for each officer. Obtain and, for the first time, issues all officers rifle rated ballistic plates for the vest carriers.

To enhance the Orland Park Police Department Traffic Safety Unit to serve the community better.

OBJECTIVE

COMPLETION DATE

To add an additional officer to the traffic unit to assist with traffic enforcement, community education, and traffic crash investigation. In addition to another officer, add truck scales to allow our truck enforcement officers greater ability to take more proactive action.

COMPLETION DATE

End of Fourth Quarter FY2024

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INVESTIGATIONS SERVICES DIVISION

EMERGENCY SERVICES AND DISASTER AGENCY (ESDA) STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE

STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE

DIVISION FUNCTIONS

PURPOSE 2

PURPOSE 1

DEPARTMENT

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.

Construct an easily accessible layout of each school located in Orland Park and the placement of the cameras within. Train employees on the proper utilization of school cameras integrated within Fusus that meets the parameters outlined in existing memorandums of understanding. Construct new memorandums of understanding for schools new to the Fusus platform that fit the needs of each individual school. Incorporate the use of the Fusus platform in rapid response training held at the schools.

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.

• 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

OBJECTIVE 3

Meet and evaluate the current severe weather general order with the Command staff.

PURPOSE 3

OBJECTIVE 2

GOAL NO. 1

In 2022 the Village of Orland Park Village Board approved a complete overhaul of The police department’s outdoor warning siren system. This new technology will allow for the automatic activation of the sirens should the Village be named in the path of severe weather capable of producing severe winds or tornados.

Integrate the camera systems of retailers and businesses in Orland Park into the Fusus environment.

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

PURPOSE 2

OBJECTIVE 1

Give the Orland Park Police Department direct access to camera feeds in case of a nearby emergency. Enhance investigative efforts by allowing quick access to recorded video that captured crimes in progress. Increase officer safety by allowing responding units live access to scenes into which they are responding. Create a deepened sense of personal safety by employees working in businesses on the Fusus platform knowing that the police can view live video in the event of an emergency.

OBJECTIVE 4

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

Work with the National Weather Service in renewing the Village of Orland Park’s, “Storm Ready” initiative.

PURPOSE 1

PURPOSE 4

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).

StormReady uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of extreme weather, from tornados to winter storms. The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations.

GOAL NO. 1

COMPLETION DATE

Integrate high-priority camera systems into the Fusus platform.

OBJECTIVE 2

Third Quarter of FY2024

Increase member involvement in training offered by the National Weather Service and other Emergency Management Agencies. (on-going)

OBJECTIVE 1

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

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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 YEAR AVERAGE

INDEX CRIME OFFENSE ANALYSIS (2019 - 2023)

Index crimes consists of ten crimes the FBI combines to produce its annual crime index. These offenses include homicide, forcible rape (criminal sexual assault), robbery, burglary, aggravated assault/battery, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, human trafficking – commercial sex acts and human trafficking - involuntary servitude. In 2023 OPPD adhered to the state requirement of converting over from the state UCR codes to the FBI standardized method of reporting known as National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). NIBRS is comprised of two classifications of crime reporting, Part A crimes that include serious felonies and Part B crimes are categorized as non-serious felonies and misdemeanors. This methodology allows for uniformity in conducting regional or nationwide comparisons of statistical crime data.

AGAINST PERSONS:

26 25 19 23 30 24.6

The Orland Park Police Department makes most of its comparisons based on averages rather than the examination of year-to-year because crime can fluctuate significantly from year-to-year. Comparing yearly rather than taking an average over a period of five years limits your ability to determine if the department had an unusually high or low year of crime.

Homicide

1 0 0 0 1

Forcible Rape

2 0 0 0 2

2023 STATISTICS

Robbery

9 7 8 5 5 6.8

Aggravated Assault/ Aggravated Battery

14 18 11 18 22 16.6

The total number of crimes against person that occurred in Orland Park in 2023 was 1% below the 5-year average.

INDEX CRIME OFFENSES

2022 ∆ 2023 PCT.

AGAINST PERSONS:

23 7 30 30.43%

Criminal Homicide

0 1 1

Forcible Rape (Criminal Sexual Assault)

0 2 2

Robbery

5 0 5

HOMICIDE

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT

Aggravated Assault/ Aggravated Battery

18 4 22

Human Trafficking - Commercial Sex or Involuntary Servitude

0 0 0

AGAINST PROPERTY:

784 62 846 7.91%

Burglary

32 -9 23

Theft

715 78 793

Motor Vehicle Theft

36 -6 30

Arson

0 0 0

CRIME INDEX TOTAL

ROBBERY AGG. ASSAULT / AGG. BATTERY The department experienced 1 Homicide, AA/AG went up by 4, Sexual assaults had 2 and Robberies remained the same.

807 69 876 8.55%

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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 YEAR AVERAGE

AGAINST PROPERTY

948 666 609 784 846

771

Burglary

35 13 20 32 23

Theft

887 625 558 715 793

716

Motor Vehicle Theft

26 28 21 36 30

Arson

0 0 0 1 0

0.2

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

BURGLARY

ARSON

The department experienced a decrease in Burglaries by 9 (39%), decrease in MV Thefts by 6 (20%), increase in thefts by 78 (10%) and Arsons decreased to 0. 7.91% increase in all Index crimes during 2023 as compared to 2022.

THEFT

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The Orland Park Police Department continues to develop and revise a strategic plan to utilize technology, effective resource allocation, modern equipment, highly trained staff and collaboration with federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies to prevent and reduce the number of crimes within the Village of Orland Park.

25 YEAR REVIEW OF INDEX CRIMES

CRIME RATE PER 1,000 POPULATION The crime rate indicates the prevalence of crime occurring across a given population. The graph depicts the crime rate based on the reported Crime Index and the projected populations of that given year. The 2023 reported Index Crimes and the crime rate per 1,000 residents is the fourth lowest in the last 25 years .

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

911 AVERAGE ANSWER TIME In 2023, the department answered 19,973 calls from 911, a 10% decrease when compared to 2022 statistics. The average answer time was two seconds and average call length was 96 seconds.

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES BY BEAT Beat 4, encompassing the Orland Square Mall, continues to be our busiest beat for criminal related offenses while Beat 7, located northwest, was the lowest. The number of all reported criminal offenses decreased from 2,140 in 2022 to 1,805 in 2023.

BEAT 1 BEAT 2 BEAT 3 BEAT 4 BEAT 5 BEAT 6 BEAT 7 BEAT 8 TOTAL

2023 2022

136 183 230 462 431

114

191 1805

203 210 339 532 472

116

186 2140

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2023 CALLS FOR SERVICE

CALLS FOR SERVICE

The Orland Park Police Department responded to, or initiated, 9.8% more calls in 2023 than in 2022. The department responded to or self initiated an average of 621 calls per day, approximately 26 calls per hour, every day of the year. Wednesday was the busiest day per week throughout the year with 34,118 calls for service recorded.

MONTHLY CALLS FOR SERVICE

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PERCENTAGE OF VIOLENT CRIMES CLEARED BY ARREST OR EXCEPTIONAL MEANS

ARREST 5-YEAR SPAN

The Orland Park Police Department’s clearance rate for all violent crime categories in 2023 was 71.75%. This clearance rate far exceeds the National clearance rates for all violent crimes categories in 2023, as indicated in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Report.

ARREST HISTORY & EXAMINATION

2023 had a decrease of 40% compared to 2022. This has a direct relation to legalized cannabis in the state, making it the lowest number in 5 years. DRUG RELATED ARRESTS

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As evidenced below, the number of arrests for unlawful possession of cannabis decreased by 39% while PCS decreased by 37%, and paraphernalia by 67%. This is a direct reflection on legalization of cannabis and increased dispensaries. DRUG RELATED ARRESTS - 5 YEAR SPAN

The highest concentration of prisoners in lockup was during the first quarter of 2023 (January, February and March) with 365 arrestees booked. In 2023, the detention aides processed 1,203 prisoners, both adult and juvenile, a 10% decrease when compared to 2022 statistics. NUMBER OF LOCKUP BOOKINGS

The lockup population is defined as the number of prisoners (juvenile/adult) housed in cells at the Orland Park Police Department awaiting transfer to court, another police department or for bond. In 2023, the average adult prisoner stay in a cell prior to release or transfer was 10 hours and 9 minutes. The average juvenile prisoner remained housed for 4 hours and 7 minutes. The total number of hours prisoners (adult and juvenile) were housed in a cell in lockup was 5,867 hours. HOUSED LOCKUP POPULATION

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Retail thefts continue to be one of the most prevalent crimes committed in Orland Park. In 2023, the Orland Park Police Department saw the highest concentration of reported retail thefts on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with most retail theft arrests occurring between 2 to 6 p.m. This is a significant change from Fridays and Saturdays in the last couple of years, and can be directly attributed to the new Youth Supervision Program. December was again the busiest month for retail theft arrests. RETAIL THEFT BY MONTH

RETAIL THEFT BY DAY

RETAIL THEFT

The Orland Park Police Department reported that the highest amount of retail thefts occurred between 2 - 6 p.m.

RETAIL THEFT BY TIME

RETAIL THEFT - 5 YEAR SPAN The Orland Park Police Department experienced a 26% increase in reported retail thefts in 2023 when compared to 2022. The international Covid-19 pandemic no longer has a direct impact, as most businesses in Orland Square Mall, and other retail stores within the Village have been fully operational since 2022. However, the successful continuation of the Youth Supervision Program at the mall has directly contributed to a major decrease in crimes on Satruday and Sunday.

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In 2023, the Orland Park Police Department investigated 2,321 motor vehicle crashes, a 4% increase from 2022; with the number of personal injury accidents increasing by 21%. There was a 3-way tie for the most dangerous intersection: 151st Street and LaGrange Road, 159th and LaGrange and 143rd and LaGrange all having 25 incidents. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

DUI RELATED INCIDENTS

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 YEAR AVERAGE

ZERO TOLERANCE

Driving Under Influence

88 110 96

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Driving While Under Influence of Drugs

14 20

DUI RELATED ARRESTS

DUI RELATED ACCIDENTS

INTERSECTION WITH THE MOST ACCIDENTS

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Responding to domestic related incidents is one of the most dangerous calls law enforcement faces due to the volatility surrounding the call for assistance. In 2023, the Orland Park Police Department responded to 921 domestic related service calls or 2.5 per day. This was a 20% increase in the number of calls, when compared to 2022, although the number of domestic battery arrests only increased by 3. DOMESTIC RELATED CALLS

USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS - 5 YEAR REVIEW

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Baton

Less Lethal

O.C. Spray

DOMESTIC INCIDENTS

Taser

Hand/Strike/Grab/Push

Use of Deadly Force

Weapon Discharge*

Accidental

Destruction of Animal

Warning Shots/Prohibited

Canine Deployment w/Bite

Total Arrests 3,133 *As evidenced above, the discharging of a weapon only occurred when putting down an injured and suffering animal. 3,526 2,775 2,631 2,747

The number of custodial arrests increased 14% in 2023 from 2022. In 2023, offenders charged with physically resisting an officer’s arrest decreased by 50% when compared to 2022 data. USE OF FORCE - 3 YEAR SPAN

DOMESTIC BATTERY ARRESTS

JAN FEB

JUL

AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

MAR APR MAY

JUN

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In 2015, the Orland Park Police Department created a twelve member Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to assist in de-escalating potentially volatile situations where individuals were experiencing a mental health crisis. The OPPD CIT has continued to grow and now consists of forty state-certified CIT officers and supervisors. INVOLUNTARY COMMITTALS PERFORMED

VOLUNTARY COMMITTALS PERFORMED

MENTAL HEALTH

AGE RANGE OF ALL COMMITTALS Young adults continue to be the most at risk population requiring mental health intervention in Orland Park.

The Crisis Intervention Team has been successful in reducing both the total number of incidents in which subjects are taken for psychiatric evaluation as well as the number of incidents in which they were transported involuntarily.

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TRINITY SERVICES REFERRALS & TREATMENTS

In September of 2019, the Orland Park Police Department was awarded a $744,039.00 federal grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The three-year grant has allowed the Orland Park Police Department, in partnership with Trinity Services, to develop and implement a Mobile Crisis Response Unit (MCRU). The MCRU is comprised of OPPD Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) police officers and Licensed Mental Health Clinicians from Trinity Services. MCRU clinicians co-respond, in person or virtually, with OPPD CIT officers to mental health related calls for service throughout Orland Park twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. The MCRU began responding to calls in October, 2020, and already has resulted in a 35% decrease in the number of individuals in crisis who were transported to a hospital emergency room. Individuals were instead connected with treatment providers to assist them with their situation. This decreased the amount of time officers spent on the calls and allowed the officers to resume active patrol of the community more quickly.

In 2023, the Orland Park Police Department responded to two hundred eleven mental health related calls for service. 53 males and 48 females were transported for a psychiatric evaluation. Of the 101 committals performed, 25% were non residents and only two individuals had been committed for a psychiatric evaluation in previous years.

The Village of Orland Park uses Trinity Services to provide counselling services for residents and non-residents who would benefit from their service.

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TRU ARRESTS The Orland Park Police Department’s Investigations Division increased to a six person Targeted Response Unit, commonly referred to as TRU. The unit’s primary responsibility is to focus on proactive measures. The chart below illustrates a breakdown of arrests performed by TRU. In 2023, this highly productive unit seized twenty-four firearms, four vehicles and over $30,288 in United States currency. The unit conducted 17 undercover operations, 37 search warrants, and assisted other officers and agencies on over 200 occasions.

INVESTIGATIONS CASES ASSIGNED

INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION ACTIVITIES

JUVENILE INCIDENTS Juvenile related calls for service resulting in a contact or an arrest saw a 7% decrease from 2022 and was at the second lowest in five years. Juvenile arrests saw a 11% increase and is the second lowest in five years.

OPIATE CALLS FOR SERVICE In 2023, the Orland Park Police Department transitioned from needle injected NARCAN to nasal spray NARCAN. Members of the patrol division administered NARCAN to seven subjects in respiratory depression from an overdose of opioids. All but one of the individuals survived due to the dispensing of the lifesaving medication to reverse the effects of opioids.

The department’s D.A.R.E. program continued to reach over 900 students in 2023.

*A contact involves the issuance of a municipal violation citation, a diversion to an alternative to court program or a release to parent/guardian situation (curfew, runaway, etc.)

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CRIME SCENES PROCESSED

The Orland Park Police Department has nine highly skilled and trained patrol officers who respond and process crime scenes for latent, trace, ballistic and forensic evidence to help solve crimes. STREET EVIDENCE TECHNICIANS

EVIDENCE PROCESSING

ANIMAL CONTROL – CALLS FOR SERVICE

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SOUTH SUBURBAN MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE WEST DIVISION

ILEAS MOBILE FIELD FORCE AND SOUTH SUBURBAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

The ILEAS Mobile Field Force (MFF) was created to provide rapid, organized, and disciplined response to civil disorder, crowd control or other tactical situations. The MFF is responsible for assisting with the distribution of pharmaceuticals from the National Strategic Stockpile, weapons of mass destruction incidents, as well as other more conventional events. The Orland Park Police Department has two full-time sworn officers assigned to the specialized unit. The South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) is a multi-jurisdictional emergency response team comprised of thirty-four (34) police departments in the south suburbs of Chicago. The team is responsible for the protection of approximately 600,000 residents in an area that is over 150 square miles. The response team is designed to provide member agencies with a tactical response to Critical Incidents. Currently, the Orland Park Police Department has four full time sworn officers assigned to the specialized unit part-time. In 2023, Orland Park Police Department personnel responded to 73 call outs, which included 26 for emergencies such as hostage or barricaded subjects, 14 Search Warrants, and 33 for Quick Reaction Force Standby Operations. There were no reports of Civil Unrest.

FBI AND DEA TASK FORCES OVERVIEW

The mission of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (SSMCTF) is to provide comprehensive investigative services to all participating member agencies. These services include, but are not limited to, major drug related violent crimes including homicides, non-parental kidnappings, and other exceptionally heinous crimes when requested to do so by the Police Chief of the member agency with the approval of the Board of Directors. A ten member Board of Directors manages the SSMCTF which is divided into an East and West Division and is coordinated by the Illinois State Police and Cook County Sheriff’s Department respectively. The task force is made up of 150 investigators from 52 South and Southwest suburban communities with a population of over 800,000. The Orland Park Police Department is a member of the SSMCTF West Division. In 2023, the task force responded to 12 call outs in the West Division. Orland Park Police Department had a 100% attendance to these call outs.

SSERT CALL OUTS

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AXON BODY-WORN CAMERAS AND IN-CAR CAMERAS

FBI AND DEA TASK FORCES OVERVIEW

The Orland Park Police Department has one member assigned to the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force (SRA-1). In 2023 SRA-1 made four arrests, executed 17 search warrants, recovered 14 firearms, made 10 drug seizures, and recovered two missing/abducted children. Our continued relationship with the FBI has also allowed us to supercede the limitations in Cook County and coordinate with the FBI to take two firearms cases into the federal courts. The Orland Park Police Department has one member assigned to the D.E.A Task Force. In 2023, this Task Force seized 118.7 kg of Cocaine, 9.53 kg of Fentanyl, 6 kg of Methamphetamine, 5.7 kg of Black Tar Heroin, 20 ounces of cannabis and over $1,178,314.00 of United States Currency.

2023 was the first full year of body-worn camera usage. Specialized redaction software was acquired early in the year to assist with increased FOIA requests. Winning a grant for data storage worth $52,625.00 helped alleviate some of the cost and an additional grant was applied for as reimbursement for the actual camera hardware. This came two years ahead of the state mandates in the SAFE-T Act, exemplifying the Orland Park Police continue to set the example. With the cost of nearly $1 million, the police have outfitted, trained and deployed this equipment in the field for daily use. The immense amount of storage required to maintain this data and the demands of a huge uptick in FOIA requests have taxed the agency beyond their initial scope, however we have continued to exceed expectations. Since the issuance of the Body-Worn Cameras nearly every officer has seen the benefit of wearing them. Not only do they assist officers with recalling specific details of incidents, but also it has directly resulted in only one sustained citizen complaint on an officer for all of 2023. Additionally, after some of the major incidents, Administration is able to review the footage from several officers in order to build a more detailed and thorough debriefing of the incident. The members of the Orland Park Police Department are happy to have this resource available to them.

CAMERAS

2023

NARCOTICS SEIZED Cocaine

118.7kg

Fentanyl

9.53kg

Methamphetamine

6kg

Black Tar Heroin FIREARMS SEIZED

5.7kg

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FIVE YEAR CITATION ANAYLSIS

CITATION TYPE ISSUED

The department utilizes municipal violation summons as a more effective and efficient means to address minor crimes. Municipal violation summons are an alternative to a formal custodial arrest, which includes charging, fingerprinting, bonding and a mandatory court appearance. Additionally, through the Municipal Violations Hearing Officer, the offender may be ordered to participate in a specialized program that can be more tailored to address his or her particular deficiencies and needs, thus reducing recidivism.

As evidenced in the below graph, Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) warnings and tickets continue to be the prevailing means to address violations and seek compliance in the village during 2023.

CITATIONS ANALYSIS

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1,296 906 914 1,069 1,132

IVC Compliance

Parking 4,949 2,526 3,458 3,498 2,555 Parking Warning 1,813 1,200 528 711 718 Municipal Violation 1,706 1,241 1,311 1,398 1,911 IVC Citation 7,056 6,895 4,089 4,858 4,761 IVC Warning 4,588 8,747 8,793 9,872 9,464 Total Arrests 21,408 21,515 20,113 20,113 20,542

TOP FIVE CITATIONS ISSUED

ISSUED CITATIONS - FIVE YEARS

The chart below lists the top five officer initiated citations to motorists. Expired registration plates was the leading ticket issued in Orland Park in 2023.

The number of citations written in 2023 decreased from the number of citations written in 2022 by 4%.

Speeding citations are the second highest citations issued, as speeding continues to be on the rise. Multiple IDOT grant funded details are conducted throughout the year to counter it. Distracted driving came in as the third most citations written and continues to be a concern in Orland Park.

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