2024 Police Annual Report
ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Chart Mission Statement
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Message from Chief Eric Rossi
Strategic Goals 2024
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION SECTION Index Crimes
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Performance Measures
Calls for Service
Arrest History
Lock-Up Population
Retail Thefts
Traffic Accidents
Driving Under the Influence
Domestic Incidents
Use of Force 41 MentalHealth.............................42 Investigations Division 46 Street Evidence Technicians/Animal Control 48 FBIandDEATaskForceOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Cameras 53 Citations 54 Traffic Stops 60
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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)
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Citizen Complaints
Awards and Commendations of Individual Staff
Employee Training
Field Training Program
Crime Risk
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Fines and Revenues
School Security
Crime-Free Housing
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS / COMMUNITY SERVICE DEA National Take Back Program 80 Citizens’ Police Academy/Teen Citizens’ Police Academy . . . . . 82 Youth Supervisory Program 84 Cookout for Personnel 85 Community Outreach 86 Noteworthy Investigations 90 Promotions and Retirements 93
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 James Dodge
Village Clerk Mary Ryan Norwell
Village Trustees William R. Healy Cindy Nelson Katsenes Michael R. Milani Dina M. Lawrence John Lawler Joanna M. Liotine Leafblad
Village Manager George Koczwara
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ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT – ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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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.
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:
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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.
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 the protection of 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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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Mayor Dodge, Trustees, Village Manager and the Residents of Orland Park,
I’m pleased to present the Orland Park Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report, which highlights our continued commitment to public safety, community partnerships and operational excellence. Throughout 2024, our community engagement efforts thrived. We hosted eight Beat Meetings, three Cook Out with the Cops events, participated in numerous block parties and organized key initiatives such as the Senior Citizens Crime Prevention Luncheon, National Night Out and Movie in the Park. We also conducted Crime Prevention Seminars and safety talks with our local businesses and faith-based organizations, maintained a strong presence in schools through our Community Relations Team and continued vital youth programs like D.A.R.E. in elementary and junior high schools. Our involvement extended to Career Days, Trunk or Treat events and the successful hosting of both the Citizens’ and Teen Citizens’ Police Academies. Notably, we held three Coffee and Cookies with a Cop events at local businesses to foster open and meaningful dialogue with residents. While we experienced a modest 2% increase in property crimes—including burglaries, thefts and motor vehicle thefts—we are proud to report a 30% reduction in crimes against persons compared to 2023. These outcomes reflect the effectiveness of our evolving strategic plan, which leverages technology, modern equipment, data-driven resource allocation and
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collaboration with our federal, state, county and local law enforcement partners.
In 2024, we averaged 644 calls for service per day—an increase from the previous year—demonstrating our community’s trust in our responsiveness and reliability. During the holiday shopping season, we proactively enhanced safety across our retail corridors, including Orland Square Mall, through increased foot and mobile patrols and the deployment of undercover officers. Our patrol operations were robust, highlighted by over 10,000 traffic stops, more than 8,000 traffic details and over 140,000 building checks throughout the year. The efforts of our Targeted Response Unit were equally impactful, with significant seizures of firearms, vehicles and currency, successful undercover operations, and critical support provided to fellow officers and partner agencies. Congratulations to all members of the Orland Park Police Department for their dedication and achievements. I also extend my sincere thanks to our elected officials for their steadfast support, and to our residents, visitors, businesses and community partners for their continued collaboration and trust.
Thank you all,
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), five Lieutenants, 11 Sergeants and three civilian supervisors who oversee 227 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
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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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. The federal grant-funded mental health Mobile Crisis Response Unit (MCRU) continues to be 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. In 2024, all officers in the department were provided with new ballistic helmets and ballistic rifle plates. The department also began construction on the new training facility, which is scheduled to be finished in the early summer of 2025. 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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
• TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNIT • RECORDS UNIT • CSO UNIT • EVIDENCE UNIT • ANIMAL CONTROL UNIT • DETENTION AIDES DEPARTMENT
STRATEGIC GOALS
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
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.
• 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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STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY
GOAL NO. 1
Install and implement the Enterprise Law Enforcement Records Solution.
OBJECTIVE 1
Replace current records software with a modern, integrated system that reduces errors and organizes an ever-expanding records database. PURPOSE Enterprise Records connects every facet of law enforcement operations, integrating with Tyler’s enterprise-level computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, mobile applications, report writing tool, advanced analytics tools and the broader Enterprise Public Safety product suite to improve access to mission-critical information. COMPLETION DATE
Third Quarter FY2025
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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION - TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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
DIVISION FUNCTIONS
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. 1
GOAL NO. 2
FTO Program Training
Implementation of Lexipol
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
Provide current activated FTOs with leadership/supervisor and instructor development style training classes to help them and the program better prepare for the leadership and instructor-level requirements needed by FTOs. Also, address the possibility of assigning recruits to the FTO that fits their needs best by having FTO supervisors become more active in understanding both the FTO’s and recruits’ strengths and weaknesses. To prepare the FTOs for a role that is viewed as a leadership position and better prepare them on how to train and lead within this role. Assign recruits, if possible, with the best fit FTO to be sure that we are giving every recruit the best opportunity to succeed, along with giving the FTO the best opportunity to succeed in their role. PURPOSE
Acquire and work with Lexipol to merge and implement our general orders into the Lexipol system.
PURPOSE
To provide all sworn officers with the most up-to-date general orders that keep up with ever-changing state and federal laws. To provide general orders that are easier for the officers to lookup, research and find. To provide better documentation of training on general orders that officers must stay up to date with.
COMPLETION DATE
End of Fourth Quarter FY2025
COMPLETION DATE
End of Fourth Quarter FY2025
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GOAL NO. 3
OBJECTIVE
Rifle Carbine Certification: With the implementation of the new range, the department will increase the number of sworn police officers qualified to deploy a department issued rifle/or personal rifle carbine in FY 2025.
Increase by 10% the number of sworn police officers qualified to carry the department-issued rifle carbine in FY 2025.
PURPOSE
COMPLETION DATE
An increase in qualified, full-time sworn officers in the use of carbine rifles will assist in effectively safeguarding the community, enhance officer safety and it ensures that a weapon system designed to counter the growing trend of high-capacity firearms utilized by offenders is readily available.
End of Fourth Quarter FY2025
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PATROL DIVISION
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE
PURPOSE
DEPARTMENT
• PATROL UNIT • BIKE PATROL UNIT • TRAFFIC UNIT • CROSSING GUARD UNIT
To provide leadership and knowledge development for new supervisors within the department, ensuring our high agency standards are maintained.
COMPLETION DATE
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
End of Fourth Quarter FY2025
GOAL NO. 2
To enhance the department’s Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) program exploring drones as first responders. 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
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
Research, develop and implement a Drones as First Responders program.
PURPOSE
GOAL NO. 1
To enhance response times and gain early observation on complex and rapidly evolving incidents prior to officers’ arrival on scene. To carry the OPPD drone program into the future of policing and continue to the lead the way in law enforcement.
To expand and update the current new Supervisor Training Program.
OBJECTIVE
COMPLETION DATE
To modify the current training for new supervisors before and after promotion. Develop a mentorship program for new supervisors by which they will follow a designated Task Training List. Administrative and field duties will be conducted and evaluated, building confidence and proficiency, over a six-month training period.
End of Fourth Quarter FY2025
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INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE
GOAL NO. 1
DEPARTMENT
• CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS • COMMUNITY RELATIONS • CRIME PREVENTION • D.A.R.E. UNIT • SPECIAL VICTIMS INVESTIGATIONS • MAJOR CASE UNIT • COMPUTER FORENSICS UNIT • TARGETED RESPONSE UNIT • SCHOOL RESOURCE PROGRAM • CRIME-FREE RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM
Implement a crime analyst into the Investigations Division. A crime analyst will enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement operations by using data-driven insights to guide decision-making. This will be accomplished by leveraging data and intelligence to assist the agency with enhancing the proactive approach of policing, ultimately enhancing public safety and organizational efficiency. Support long-term strategic initiatives by analyzing historical and current data to predict future trends and challenges. The crime analyst will aid in interagency collaboration by sharing data and insights with other agencies, fostering partnerships and coordinated efforts in tackling crime.
DIVISION FUNCTIONS
OBJECTIVE 1
The function of the Investigations 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
Integrate a crime analyst into the Investigations Division for data analytics and to improve investigative efforts and agency efficiency.
PURPOSE 1
•Provide actionable insights and intelligence to support informed decision-making •Use data analytics to identify patterns and trends to assist in deployment of resources •Provide support for detectives by analyzing data, uncovering leads and identifying connections between people, places and events •Assist in strategic planning by providing insights for long-term planning, policy development and evaluating policy to improve community safety •Assist with interagency collaboration by facilitating the sharing of data and insights with other agencies, fostering partnerships and coordinating efforts in tracking crime
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GOAL NO. 2
OBJECTIVE 2
Integrate the camera systems of retailers and businesses in Orland Park into the FUSUS environment.
Continue to integrate high-priority camera systems into the FUSUS platform. FUSUS is a public and private video sharing and data integration platform that expedites evidence gathering and provides greater efficiency of response to critical incidents and criminal investigations. This innovative program harnesses the power of technology and community collaboration to enhance public safety and crime prevention efforts. The FUSUS program is designed to leverage the existing network of security cameras throughout the community, enabling the Orland Park Police Department to access real-time video footage in the event of an incident.
PURPOSE 2
•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 1
Integrate the camera system of remaining schools and early childhood development into the FUSUS environment.
GOALS 1 & 2 COMPLETION DATES
PURPOSE 1
Fourth Quarter of FY2025
•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 the existing memorandum 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
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EMERGENCY SERVICES AND DISASTER AGENCY (ESDA) STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE
PURPOSE 2
DIVISION FUNCTIONS
The number of ESDA members attending National Weather Service sponsored storm spotter training, tabletop exercises and other Emergency Management Agencies sponsored training will increase by 25% to enhance the level of preparedness for Mother Nature and manmade related incidents or disasters destructive winds are detected. With the new construction of the EOC, systems will be in place to monitor weather in real-time to reduce the risks of injury while performing weather spotting in severe conditions.
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.
OBJECTIVE 3
GOAL NO. 1
Meet and evaluate the current severe weather general order with the Command staff.
To increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Village of Orland Park ESDA’s emergency management functions.
PURPOSE 3
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 tornadoes. Additionally, the sirens can be activated manually when severe/ destructive winds are detected.
OBJECTIVE 1
Increase efforts to recruit new volunteers for ESDA (ongoing).
PURPOSE 1
COMPLETION DATE
To allow the police department to continue in its primary function and provide uninterrupted public safety services by increasing the ranks of ESDA by 10-20% to handle ancillary duties (i.e. traffic control, road closures and power outages).
Fourth quarter of FY2025
OBJECTIVE 2
Increase member involvement with training offered by the National Weather Service and other Emergency Management Agencies (ongoing).
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GOAL NO. 2
GOAL NO. 3
To monitor, maintain and request ESDA emergency equipment.
To increase public awareness on how to prepare for natural disasters and ESDA’s support role with civil disturbances.
OBJECTIVE 1
OBJECTIVE 1
Monitor and maintain ESDA emergency equipment (ongoing).
Increase public awareness about natural disasters and ESDA’s support role with civil disturbances (ongoing).
PURPOSE 1
PURPOSE 1
ESDA members will check equipment readiness with bi-monthly inspections. In addition, ESDA leadership will meet and confer to ensure members have the appropriate assigned equipment.
ESDA will perform programs for the public, providing information to the community to increase awareness about natural disasters and ESDA’s support role with civil disturbances. ESDA will utilize several programs: lunch and learn, police department citizen academies (teen and adult) and disaster workshops.
OBJECTIVE 2
Re-evaluate the overall needs of ESDA emergency equipment (ongoing).
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth quarter of FY2025
PURPOSE 2
ESDA leadership will continually monitor the need for emergency equipment updates, replacements and examine the need for newer equipment. Additionally, outdated equipment will be evaluated to determine the need for upgrading.
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth quarter of FY2025
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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 2024, OPPD adhered to the state requirement of converting over from the state UCR codes to the FBI standardized method of reporting known as the 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 that include non-serious felonies and misdemeanors. This methodology allows for uniformity in conducting regional or nationwide comparisons of statistical crime data.
2024 STATISTICS
INDEX CRIME OFFENSES
2023 2024 CHANGE PCT.
AGAINST PERSONS:
30 21 -9 -30%
Criminal Homicide
1 1
0
Forcible Rape (Criminal Sexual Assault)
2 1 -1
Robbery
5 4 -1
Aggravated Assault/ Aggravated Battery
22 15 -7
Human Trafficking - Commercial Sex or Involuntary Servitude
0 0
0
AGAINST PROPERTY:
846 863 17 2%
Burglary
23 30 7
Theft
793 794 1
Motor Vehicle Theft
30 39 9
Arson
0 0
0
CRIME INDEX TOTAL
876 884 8
1%
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2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 YEAR AVERAGE
INDEX CRIME OFFENSE ANALYSIS (2020 - 2024)
AGAINST PERSONS:
25 19 23 30 21 23.6
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
0 0 0 1 1
.4
Forcible Rape
0 0 0 2 1
.6
Robbery
7 8 5 5 4 5.8
Aggravated Assault/ Aggravated Battery
18 11 18 22 15 16.8
The total number of crimes against persons that occurred in Orland Park in 2024 was 4% below the 5-year average.
HOMICIDE
CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT
ROBBERY
AGG. ASSAULT / AGG. BATTERY
The department experienced 1 Homicide, 1Sexual assault, Robberies decreased by 1 and AA/AB decreased by 7.
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2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 YEAR AVERAGE
AGAINST PROPERTY
666 609 784 846 863
754
Burglary
13 20 32 23 30
24
Theft
625 558 715 793 794
697
Motor Vehicle Theft
28 21 36 30 39
31
Arson
0 0 1 0 0
0.2
BURGLARY
THEFT
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MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
ARSON
The department experienced an increase in Burglaries by 7 (30%), increase in MV Thefts by 9 (30%), increase in thefts by 1 (.01%) and Arsons maintained at 0. 2% increase in all Index crimes during 2024 as compared to 2023.
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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
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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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 2024 reported Index Crimes and the crime rate per 1,000 residents is the fifth lowest in the last 25 years .
911 AVERAGE ANSWER TIME In 2024, the department answered 17,491 calls from 911, a 12% decrease when compared to 2023 statistics. The average answer time was two seconds and average call length was 96 seconds.
In an extensive study conducted by SmartAsset ranking the 360 largest suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe, the Village of Orland Park ranked #2 in the category of “Lowest Property Crime Reported Per Capita” and #5 in the category of “Lowest Violent Crime Reported Per Capita”.
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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 slightly from 1,805 in 2023 to 1,799 in 2024.
BEAT 1 BEAT 2 BEAT 3 BEAT 4 BEAT 5 BEAT 6 BEAT 7 BEAT 8 TOTAL
2023 2024
136 183 230 462 431
114
58
191 1805
113 173 199 576 373
109
40
216 1799
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1
4
3
5
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2024 CALLS FOR SERVICE
CALLS FOR SERVICE
The Orland Park Police Department responded to, or initiated, 7% more calls in 2024 than in 2023. The department responded to, or self initiated, an average of 628 calls per day, approximately 26 calls per hour, every day of the year.
MONTHLY CALLS FOR SERVICE
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ARREST 5-YEAR SPAN
ARREST HISTORY
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PERCENTAGE OF VIOLENT CRIMES CLEARED BY ARREST OR EXCEPTIONAL MEANS
The Orland Park Police Department’s clearance rate for all violent crime categories in 2024 was 64%. This clearance rate far exceeds the national clearance rates for all violent crime categories in 2024, as indicated in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Report. In the context of crime statistics, a cleared crime means that law enforcement has identified the offender and has enough evidence to charge them with the crime, and that the offender is in custody. In essence, it signifies a case has been solved by law enforcement. Crimes can also be cleared by exceptional means, which are circumstances beyond law enforcement’s control that prevent an arrest, such as the offender’s death.
2024 had a decrease of 38% compared to 2023. 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 49% while PCS increased by 28%. DRUG RELATED ARRESTS - 5 YEAR SPAN
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 2024, the average adult prisoner stay in a cell prior to release or transfer was 11 hours and 45 minutes. The average juvenile prisoner remained housed for 4 hours and 15 minutes. The total number of hours prisoners (adult and juvenile) were housed in a cell in lockup was 5,868 hours. HOUSED LOCKUP POPULATION
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The highest concentration of prisoners in lockup was during the last quarter of 2024 (October, November, December) with 298 arrestees booked. In 2024, the detention aides processed 1,078 prisoners, both adult and juvenile, a 10% decrease when compared to 2023 statistics. NUMBER OF LOCKUP BOOKINGS
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Retail thefts continue to be one of the most prevalent crimes committed in Orland Park. In 2024, 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 and 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 Youth Supervision Program. November and December were the busiest months for retail theft arrests. RETAIL THEFT BY MONTH
RETAIL THEFT
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RETAIL THEFT BY DAY
The Orland Park Police Department reported that the highest amount of retail thefts occurred between 2 and 6 p.m.
RETAIL THEFT BY TIME
RETAIL THEFT - 5 YEAR SPAN The Orland Park Police Department experienced a 1% decrease in reported retail thefts in 2024 when compared to 2023. The successful continuation of the Youth Supervision Program at the mall has directly contributed to a major decrease in crimes on Saturdays and Sundays, as referenced in the cart above.
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In 2024, the Orland Park Police Department investigated 2,404 motor vehicle crashes, a 3% increase from 2023, with the number of personal injury accidents increasing by 0.4%. 159th and LaGrange Rd was the most dangerous intersection, with the highest amount of recorded crashes at 34 crashes. This intersection is followed by 159th and 94th at 28 crashes and 151st and LaGrange Rd at 24 crashes. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
INTERSECTION WITH THE MOST ACCIDENTS
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DUI RELATED INCIDENTS
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 YEAR AVERAGE
ZERO TOLERANCE
0
0
0
1
0
<1
Driving Under Influence
88 110 96 91
84
94
Driving While Under Influence of Drugs
14
20
21
11
9
15
DUI RELATED ARRESTS
DUI RELATED ACCIDENTS
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DOMESTIC RELATED CALLS
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 2024, the Orland Park Police Department responded to 814 domestic related service calls or 2.2 per day. This was an 11% decrease in the number of calls when compared to 2023, although the number of domestic battery arrests had a 25% increase compared to 2023. “Domestic trouble” is a broad term referring to any conflict or issue within a household or family, while a “battery arrest” is a specific criminal charge related to physical contact or force.
DOMESTIC INCIDENTS
DOMESTIC BATTERY ARRESTS
JAN FEB
JUL
10
4
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
6
4
MAR APR MAY
16
3
5
4
8
6
JUN
9
6
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USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS - 5 YEAR REVIEW
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Baton
-
-
-
-
0
Less Lethal
-
-
-
-
0
O.C. Spray
-
-
-
-
0
Taser
3
3
2
1
0
Hand/Strike/Grab/Push
54
29
67
78
74
Use of Deadly Force
-
-
-
-
0
Weapon Discharge*
1
4
3
2
3
Accidental
-
-
-
-
0
Destruction of Animal
1
4
3
2
3
Warning Shots/Prohibited
-
-
-
-
0
Canine Deployment with Bite 0 *As evidenced above, the discharging of a weapon only occurred when putting down an injured and suffering animal. - - - -
The number of custodial arrests increased 22% in 2024 from 2023. In 2024, offenders charged with physically resisting an officer’s arrest decreased by 16% when compared to 2023 data. USE OF FORCE - 3 YEAR SPAN
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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 29 state-certified CIT officers and supervisors. INVOLUNTARY COMMITTALS PERFORMED
MENTAL HEALTH
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VOLUNTARY COMMITTALS PERFORMED
AGE RANGE OF ALL COMMITTALS Young adults continue to be the most at risk population requiring mental health intervention in Orland Park.
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TRINITY SERVICES REFERRALS & TREATMENTS
In 2024, the Orland Park Police Department responded to 188 mental health related calls for service. 44 males and 37 females were transported for a psychiatric evaluation. Of the 107 committals performed, 31% were non-residents.
The Village of Orland Park uses Trinity Services to provide counseling services for residents and non-residents who would benefit from their service.
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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 18 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.
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INVESTIGATIONS CASES ASSIGNED
INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION ACTIVITIES
JUVENILE INCIDENTS Juvenile related calls for service resulting in a contact or an arrest saw a 16% decrease from 2023 and was at the second lowest in five years. Juvenile arrests saw a 4% increase.
The department’s D.A.R.E. program continued to reach over 900 students in 2024.
*A contact involves the issuance of a municipal violation citation, a diversion to an alternative court program or a release to parent/guardian situation (curfew, runaway, etc.)
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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 2024, this highly productive unit seized 21 firearms, four vehicles and over $62,183 in United States currency. The unit conducted 16 undercover operations, 22 search warrants and assisted other officers and agencies on over 100 occasions.
OPIATE CALLS FOR SERVICE In 2024, the Orland Park Police Department transitioned from needle-injected NARCAN to nasal spray NARCAN. Members of the patrol division administered NARCAN to two subjects in respiratory depression from an overdose of opioids. Both individuals survived due to the dispensing of the lifesaving medication to reverse the effects of opioids.
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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
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CRIME SCENES PROCESSED
ANIMAL CONTROL – CALLS FOR SERVICE
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SOUTH SUBURBAN MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE WEST DIVISION
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 2024, the task force responded to 16 call-outs in the West Division. Orland Park Police Department had a 100% attendance to these call-outs.
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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 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 three full-time sworn officers assigned to the specialized unit part-time. In 2024, Orland Park Police Department personnel responded to 74 call-outs, which included 24 for emergencies such as hostage or barricaded subjects, 23 search warrants, and 27 for quick reaction force standby operations. There were no reports of civil unrest.
SSERT CALL OUTS
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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, recorded 10 federal indictments, recovered 27 firearms and made 10 drug seizures.
The Orland Park Police Department has one member assigned to the DEA Task Force. In 2024, this task force seized 82.21 kg of cocaine, 17.66 kg of fentanyl, 5.08 kg of methamphetamine, 8.89 kg of black tar heroin, 20 ounces of cannabis and over $1,982,275 of United States currency.
2024
NARCOTICS SEIZED Cocaine
82.21kg
Fentanyl
17.66kg
Methamphetamine
5.08kg
Black Tar Heroin FIREARMS SEIZED
8.89kg
27
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