2024 OP Summer Newsletter

POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Special Olympics Torch Run The Orland Park Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 4. The officers received the torch from the Tinley Park Police Department participants and ran it to the Orland Hills Police Department. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising movement benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. Orland Park’s police staff participates each year to raise funds and to increase awareness for the athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. Cop on a Rooftop On May 17, the Orland Park Police Department participated in their annual Cop on a Rooftop event. Orland Park Dunkin’ locations raised over $11,900 for Special Olympics Illinois. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to show support! POLICE DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS

100 CLUB VEHICLE DONATION

On June 13, the Orland Park Police Department, alongside Mayor Keith Pekau and Trustee Sean Kampas, donated a retired police vehicle to 100 Club of Illinois, represented by their CEO, Caitlyn Brennan. The donated vehicle is a symbol of OPPD’s gratitude for the work the 100 Club does in Illinois and will assist with the many programs that they offer.

In attendance were OPPD Senior Secretary Jamie Fahey and OPPD Officer Brendan Tinoco, both children of fallen officers, who have benefited from the support that the 100 Club provides, as well as K9 Leo, who has gone above and beyond supporting the 100 Club and the families and officers they represent. The 100 Club of Illinois is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides support to the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and supports active-duty first responders throughout Illinois. They provide resources, financial support, access to training, and moral support. All sworn federal, state, county, and local first responders stationed in Illinois are included.

Police Firing Range & Emergency Operations Center

On June 28, The Village and OPPD broke ground for its new 15,400-square-foot Firing Range and EOC Facility, located at 10609 163rd Place. The new facility will be the Village’s Emergency Operations Center and includes a firearms training site and a simulator room for live-fire training, with garage doors to allow vehicles to enter the building.

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