2024 Police Annual Report

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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