2025 Police Annual Report
ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Chart Mission Statement
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Message from Chief Eric Rossi
Strategic Goals 2025
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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
ORLAND PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT 15100 S. RAVINIA AVE. (708) 349-4111
Orland Square Mall Fines and Revenues
School Security
Crime-Free Housing
Emergency Management Agency
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CHIEF OF POLICE ERIC ROSSI
DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS / COMMUNITY SERVICE DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Program 82 Citizens’ Police Academy 84 Youth Supervision Program 86 Cookout for Personnel 87 Community Outreach 88 Noteworthy Investigations 92 Promotions and Retirements 95
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 prioritizes crime prevention and community safety and is committed to fostering meaningful engagement between officers and residents.
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,
As we reflect on 2025, I am proud to share a summary of the Police Department’s continued efforts to strengthen community partnerships, enhance public safety and maintain a high level of service to our residents and businesses. The accomplishments outlined below represent the dedication and professionalism of our personnel, as well as the strong collaboration we share with the community we serve. Community engagement remained a cornerstone of our policing philosophy throughout 2025. The department hosted three Cones with a Cop events, three Coffee with a Cop gatherings and three Cookout with a Cop events, all of which provided residents with informal opportunities to interact with officers and build positive relationships. We also proudly hosted National Night Out and conducted a Citizens’ Police Academy, giving participants an inside look at police operations while fostering transparency and understanding. Our Community Relations Team remained actively involved in youth and community outreach initiatives, including continued participation in the D.A.R.E. program, local school career days, District 135’s Back-to-School Bash and numerous Trunk-or-Treat events held throughout the community. These efforts continue to strengthen trust, build relationships and reinforce our commitment to community-oriented policing.
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The department achieved meaningful progress in crime reduction during 2025. Property crimes decreased by 15%, reflecting proactive enforcement strategies, increased officer visibility and strong community cooperation. Crimes Against Persons remained steady, maintaining the significant 30% reduction achieved in 2024. While these offenses did not decline further, it is noteworthy that they did not increase, demonstrating sustained effectiveness in addressing violent and person related offenses. Our officers continued to provide a high level of service while managing significant operational demands. In 2025, the department averaged approximately 620 calls for service each day. Officers conducted 10,330 traffic stops, completed 8,238 directed traffic details and performed a total of 138,211 building checks aimed at preventing crime and enhancing community safety. In addition, the department implemented the new BRINC Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, a significant advancement in public safety technology. This program allows trained personnel to rapidly deploy drones to critical incidents, providing real-time aerial intelligence to responding officers. The DFR program enhances situational awareness, improves officer and community safety, supports more informed decision-making, and often allows officers to better assess incidents prior to arrival. The integration of this technology reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, efficiency and responsible policing practices. These accomplishments are a direct result of the hard work and commitment of our sworn and civilian personnel, along with the continued support of the Mayor, Board of Trustees and the residents we proudly serve. We remain committed to building trust, reducing crime, embracing innovation and ensuring that our community remains a safe and welcoming place for all.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Eric Rossi Chief of Police
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The Orland Park Police Department has seen immense growth and modernization through its history. Long gone are the days of lighting 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 unavailable. Today, the Orland Park Police Department is led by a Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, three Commanders (Administration and Technical Services, Investigations and Patrol), six Lieutenants, 13 Sergeants and three civilian supervisors who oversee 227 civilian and sworn personnel. With an authorized strength of 109 full-time sworn officers and 20 part-time officers, the department can efficiently meet the needs of the community through patrol operations, specialized units and community-based programs. In October 2014, the Orland Park Police Department underwent an on-site assessment by two independent assessors from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) to determine compliance with the rigorous requirements for Tier II Accreditation from the Illinois Chiefs of Police. Following 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.”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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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.
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. In 2025, the department completed construction of its new training facility, which became fully operational and available to all sworn personnel. Additionally, the department conducted a comprehensive review and overhaul of its general orders, transitioning all policies to the Lexipol policy management system. The rollout of the updated Lexipol general orders to department personnel is currently underway, with full implementation anticipated in early 2026. 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 Telecommunications System. The primary responsibilities of the Administrative/Technical Services Division are: • Manage department-wide record keeping. • Manage 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: AXON – DATA RECLASSIFICATION AND RETENTION REVIEW OF EVIDENCE
GOAL NO. 1 Implement procedures for the classification, retention and management of evidential materials in Axon/ evidence.com and reduce unecessary data accumulation. OBJECTIVE 1 Review of all classification codes, retention periods and closed court cases to improve evidence logging and retention of records in Axon/evidence.com PURPOSE
GOAL NO. 2
Update Records Inventory, Retention Schedule and Update Records Forms OBJECTIVE 1 To reduce the accumulation of records to improve the efficiency of the records keeping division. PURPOSE
Compliance with state statute regarding the archival and retention of department records.
Ensure compliance with state mandates regarding evidence retention while increasing efficiency in evidence records management and retention.
COMPLETION DATE
Third Quarter FY2026
COMPLETION DATE
Second Quarter FY2026
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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 by providing professional, high-quality and effective police service in partnership with the community. DEPARTMENT MISSION
DIVISION FUNCTIONS
The Administration Division is responsible for budgeting, planning, inspection, training, internal affairs, and the coordination and direction of all facets of the Police Department’s five divisions to ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality police services to the residents, businesses and visitors of 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
Coordinate and Create a Comprehensive Training Team
OBJECTIVE
GOAL NO. 2
Coordinate with the newly appointed Training Sergeant to develop a training program aligned with the new 12-hour shift schedule while meeting all state-mandated training requirements and incorporating current, effective instructional content.
Enhance Training Delivery and Standardization
OBJECTIVE
Develop and implement standardized lesson plans, training outlines, and evaluation criteria to ensure high quality and consistent instruction across all training modules.
PURPOSE
To ensure all sworn officers receive training that reflects evolving state and federal laws, satisfies required mandates and equips officers with the skills needed to safely and effectively respond to a wide range of incidents. This enhances officer readiness and promotes the safety of the citizens of Orland Park.
PURPOSE
To ensure uniformity, reduce redundancy and maintain consistent training quality. Standardization supports accountability, operational readiness and adherence to state and federal standards, ultimately improving service to the community.
COMPLETION DATE
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth Quarter FY2026
Fourth Quarter FY2026
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GOAL NO. 3
OBJECTIVE
Improve Officer Preparedness Through Scenario-Based and Skills-Focused Training
Create and conduct recurring scenario-based training exercises that simulate real-world events including crisis intervention, use-of-force decision-making, tactical incidents and high-risk encounters.
PURPOSE
COMPLETION DATE
To enhance officer readiness through realistic, practical training that reinforces policy, sharpens critical decision making, and improves officer performance under stress. This strengthens public trust and supports professional, effective service to the citizens of Orland Park.
Fourth Quarter FY2026
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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 officers with fewer workdays in each week, contributing to better quality of life, while reducing overtime demands and still maintaining the high standards and productivity of the Police Department.
To enhance the quality of life for the people and families within the Village by providing professional, high-quality and effective police service in partnership with the people. DEPARTMENT MISSION
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth Quarter FY2026
GOAL NO. 2
DIVISION FUNCTIONS
To establish a Designated Observer/Marksman program within the department.
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 • Response to criminal and quasi-criminal activity • Response to nuisance and ordinance violations • High-visibility patrol throughout Village • Emphasize problem-solving
OBJECTIVE
To train and develop select tactical officers in observation, surveillance and precision long-range marksmanship to provide intelligence and key information when necessary.
PURPOSE
To enhance safety and security at the various public events hosted within the Village throughout the year. They will provide key observations during major events, relaying information and providing immediate counter-threat response as needed.
GOAL NO. 1
To successfully transition the Patrol Division to new 12 Hour Shifts.
COMPLETION DATE
OBJECTIVE
To modify the current 8-Hour Shift rotations into a new 12-Hour Shift rotation. Integrate a modified schedule that incorporates on-duty training and increased minimum shift strength, while decreasing response time and improving officer productivity.
End of Second Quarter FY2026
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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
Ensure Professionalism, Accountability and Professional Development. The integrity and competence of investigators are paramount to maintaining public trust and achieving successful legal outcomes. As investigative techniques and crime trends continue to evolve, ensuring that investigators maintain an advanced skill set is essential for continued success. Ensuring investigators receive the highest level of training enhances case outcomes and improves support provided to victims.
OBJECTIVE 1
DIVISION FUNCTIONS
Support Advanced Certifications and Specialized Skill Development.
The function of the Investigations Division includes conducting follow-up investigations involving 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 and support to victims of domestic violence and elder abuse
PURPOSE 1
•Encourage and support investigators in obtaining advanced certifications relevant to the division’s needs. •Build internal subject matter experts who can serve as resources for major case support and digital evidence processing. •Promote attendance at conferences and training programs to stay current on best practices, legal updates and technological advancements. •Identify key training areas needed to strengthen the division in homicide investigations, digital forensics, financial crimes, interview and interrogation.
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth Quarter of FY2026
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GOAL NO. 3
GOAL NO. 2
Continuing to integrate high-priority camera systems into the Fusus platform to enhance the department’s ability to respond to critical incidents and support criminal investigations through improved access to real-time video footage and data integration. Fusus is a public and private video-sharing platform that expedites evidence gathering and improves response efficiency during critical incidents and 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 during incidents and investigations.
Implementing a crime analyst into the Investigations Division to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement operations by using date-driven insights to guide decision making. This will be accomplished by leveraging data and intelligence to assist the agency with enhancing the proactive policing strategies, ultimately improving public safety and organizational efficiency. The crime analyst will 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.
OBJECTIVE 2
OBJECTIVE 3
Integrate a crime analyst into the Investigations Division for data analytics and to improve investigative efforts and agency efficiency.
Integrate the camera system of remaining schools and early childhood development into the Fusus environment.
PURPOSE 2
PURPOSE 3
•Provide actionable insights and intelligence to support informed decision-making. •Utilize data analytics to identify patterns and trends to assist in deployment of resources. •Support 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 policy evaluation to improve community safety. •Assist with interagency collaboration by facilitating the sharing of data and intelligence with partner agencies fostering collaboration and coordinating efforts to track criminal activity.
•Develop 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 the Fusus platform in accordance with the parameters outlined in the existing memorandum of understanding. •Develop new memorandums of understanding for schools new to the Fusus platform that address the needs of each individual school. •Incorporate the use of the Fusus platform in rapid response training held at schools.
COMPLETION DATE
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth Quarter of FY2026
Fourth Quarter of FY2026
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (EMA) STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: QUALITY OF LIFE
DIVISION FUNCTIONS
PURPOSE 2
In 2022 the Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees 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. With the new construction of the EOC, systems will be in place to monitor weather in real-time to reduce the risks of injury performing weather spotting in severe conditions.
The function of the EMA is to coordinate emergency management operations within the Village of Orland Park in accordance with the State Emergency Operations Plan, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (20 ILCS 3305), and all applicable programs, orders, rules and regulations established by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The EMA may also conduct emergency management functions outside the Village’s corporate limits when required under mutual aid agreements entered into with other political subdivisions, municipalities, or quasi-municipalities as authorized by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth Quarter of FY2026
GOAL NO. 1
To increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Village of Orland Park EMA’s emergency management functions.
GOAL NO. 2
To monitor, maintain and request EMA emergency equipment.
OBJECTIVE 1
Increase recruitment efforts to attract and retain new EMA volunteers on an ongoing basis.
OBJECTIVE 1
Monitor and maintain EMA emergency equipment on an ongoing basis.
PURPOSE 1
Allow EMA to continue providing uninterrupted public safety services by increasing its membership by 30-50% to handle ancillary duties, including traffic control, road closures and responses to power outages.
PURPOSE 1
EMA members will check equipment readiness with bi-monthly inspections. In addition, EMA leadership will meet and review to ensure members have the appropriate assigned equipment. Re-evaluate the overall needs of EMA emergency equipment on an ongoing basis. OBJECTIVE 2
OBJECTIVE 2
Increase member involvement with training offered by the Cook County Emergency Management and Regional Security, National Weather Service and other Emergency Management Agencies.
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EMA leadership will continually monitor the need for emergency equipment updates and replacements. Additionally, outdated equipment will be assessed to determine the need for upgrades or replacement. Additionally, outdated equipment will be evaluated to determine the need for upgrading. PURPOSE 2
GOAL NO. 4
Adopt the Village’s proposal to focus on emergency preparedness through a comprehensive review of current capabilities and future needs. Proposed changes include renaming the Village’s Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) to Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to align with the national precedent and maintain a roster of 60 EMA members.
COMPLETION DATE
OBJECTIVE 1
Fourth Quarter of FY2025
The Village will create a new position titled the Emergency Management & Special Event Staffing Coordinator.
GOAL NO. 3
PURPOSE 1
Increase public awareness of how to prepare for natural disasters and educate the community on EMA’s support role during civil disturbances.
The EMA Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing emergency plans, coordinating disaster response and recovery and managing staffing for both large scale emergencies and special events. This role involves assessing risks, training staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and coordinating with various agencies and volunteers.
OBJECTIVE 1
Increase public awareness about natural disasters and EMA’s support role with civil disturbances on an ongoing basis.
COMPLETION DATE
PURPOSE 1
Second Quarter of FY2026
EMA will perform programs for the public, providing information to increase awareness about natural disasters and EMA’s support role with civil disturbances. EMA will utilize several programs: lunch and learn, police department citizen academies (teen and adult) and disaster workshops.
COMPLETION DATE
Fourth Quarter of FY2025
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Index crimes consist of ten offenses the FBI identifies 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 to transition from the state UCR codes to the FBI’s 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.
2025 STATISTICS
INDEX CRIME OFFENSES
2024 2025 CHANGE PCT.
AGAINST PERSONS:
21 21 0
0%
Criminal Homicide
1 1
0
Forcible Rape (Criminal Sexual Assault)
1 2
1
Robbery
4 1 -3
Aggravated Assault/ Aggravated Battery
15 17 2
Human Trafficking - Commercial Sex or Involuntary Servitude
0 0
0
AGAINST PROPERTY:
863 734 129 -15%
Burglary
30 16 -14
Theft
794 682 -112
Motor Vehicle Theft
39 34 -5
Arson
0 2
2
CRIME INDEX TOTAL
884 755 -128 -15%
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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 YEAR AVERAGE
INDEX CRIME OFFENSE ANALYSIS (2021 - 2025)
AGAINST PERSONS:
19 23 30 21 21 22.8
The Orland Park Police Department makes most of its comparisons based on averages rather than year-to-year examinations, as crime rates can fluctuate significantly from one year to the next. Comparing individual years, rather than analyzing averages over a five-year period, limits the ability to determine whether the department experienced an unusually high or low year for crime.
Homicide
0 0 1 1 1
.6
Forcible Rape
0 0 2 1 2 1.0
Robbery
8 5 5 4 1 4.6
Aggravated Assault/ Aggravated Battery
11 18 22 15 17 16.6
The total number of crimes against persons that occurred in Orland Park in 2025 was 4% below the 5-year average.
HOMICIDE
CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT
ROBBERY
AGG. ASSAULT / AGG. BATTERY
The department experienced one homicide, two sexual assaults, robberies decreased by three and AA/AB decreased by two.
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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 YEAR AVERAGE
AGAINST PROPERTY
609 784 846 863 734
767
Burglary
20 32 23 30 16
24
Theft
558 715 793 794 682
708
Motor Vehicle Theft
21 36 30 39 34
32
Arson
0 1 0 0 2
0.6
BURGLARY
THEFT
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MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
ARSON
The department experienced a decrease in burglaries by 14 (-47%), decrease in MV Thefts by 5 (-13%), decrease in thefts by 86 (-11%) and arsons increased to two. This presents a 15% decrease in all Index crimes during 2025 as compared to 2024.
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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 within a given population. The graph depicts the crime rate based on the reported Crime Index and the projected populations for each year. The 2025 reported Index Crimes and the crime rate per 1,000 residents is the third lowest in the last 25 years .
911 AVERAGE ANSWER TIME In 2025, the department answered 17,491 calls from 911, a 12% decrease when compared to 2024 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 increased slightly from 1,799 in 2024 to 2,389 in 2025.
BEAT 1 BEAT 2 BEAT 3 BEAT 4 BEAT 5 BEAT 6 BEAT 7 BEAT 8 TOTAL
2024 2025
113 173 199 576 373
109
40
216 1799
151 223 264 742 553
110
62
283 2389
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1
4
3
5
8
6
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2025 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 2025 was 64%. This clearance rate far exceeds the national clearance rates for all violent crime categories in 2025, 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.
2025 had an increase of 8% compared to 2024. DRUG RELATED ARRESTS
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As evidenced below, the number of arrests for unlawful possession of cannabis increased by 7% while PCS increased by 13%. 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 2025, the average adult prisoner stay in a cell prior to release or transfer was 12 hours and 9 minutes. The average juvenile prisoner remained housed for 4 hours and 20 minutes. The total number of hours prisoners (adult and juvenile) were housed in a cell in lockup was 6,186 hours. HOUSED LOCKUP POPULATION
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The highest concentration of prisoners in lockup in 2025 was the last quarter of 2025 (October, November and December) with 309 arrestees booked. In 2025, the detention aides processed 1,127 prisoners, both adult and juvenile, a 4.5% increase when compared to 2024 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 2025, the Orland Park Police Department saw the highest concentration of reported retail thefts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with most retail theft arrests occurring between 2 and 6 p.m. April, May and October 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 9.5% decrease in reported retail thefts in 2025 when compared to 2024. The successful continuation of the Youth Supervision Program at the mall continues to be a major contributor to the decrease in crimes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as referenced in the chart above.
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In 2025, the Orland Park Police Department investigated 2,507 motor vehicle crashes, a 4% increase from 2024, with the number of personal injury accidents increasing by 6%. 151st Street and LaGrange Road was the intersection with the highest number of recorded crashes, totaling 89. This was followed by 159th Street and 94th Avenue with 65 crashes, and 151st Street and Wolf Road with 60 crashes. VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
INTERSECTION WITH THE MOST ACCIDENTS
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DUI RELATED INCIDENTS
2021
2022 2023 2024 2025 5 YEAR AVERAGE
ZERO TOLERANCE
0
0
1
0
0
<1
Driving Under Influence
110 96 91 84
90
94
Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs and/or Combination of Drugs and Alcohol
20
21
11
9
15
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 that law enforcement faces due to the volatility surrounding the call for assistance. In 2025, the Orland Park Police Department responded to 872 domestic related service calls, or 2.4 per day. This represented a 7% increase in the number of calls compared to 2024, while the number of domestic battery arrests increased by 12% over 2024. “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
5
9
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
8
5
MAR APR MAY
8
11
4
5
8
6
JUN
8
11
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USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS - 5 YEAR REVIEW
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Baton
-
-
-
-
0
Less Lethal
-
-
-
-
0
O.C. Spray
-
-
-
-
0
Taser
3
2
1
0
1
Hand/Strike/Grab/Push
29
67
78
74
77
Use of Deadly Force
-
-
-
-
0
Weapon Discharge*
4
3
2
3
1
Accidental
-
-
-
-
0
Destruction of Animal
4
3
2
3
1
Warning Shots/Prohibited 0 *As evidenced above, the discharging of a weapon only occurred when putting down an injured and suffering animal. - - - -
USE OF FORCE - 3 YEAR SPAN The number of custodial arrests decreased 11% in 2025 compared to 2024. There was a 10% decrease in resisting an officer’s arrest in 2025 when compared to 2024.
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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 2025, the Orland Park Police Department responded to 233 mental health related calls for service. 73 males and 65 females were transported for a psychiatric evaluation. Of the 138 committals performed, 32% 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 24 hours a day, seven days per week. The MCRU began responding to calls in October 2020, and has resulted in a 35% decrease in the number of individuals in crisis who were transported to a hospital emergency room. Instead, individuals were connected with treatment providers to assist them with their situation. This initiative also decreased the amount of time officers spent handling these calls, allowing them to resume active patrol duties 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 2024 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 2025.
*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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TARGETED RESPONSE UNIT ARRESTS The Orland Park Police Department’s Investigations Division’s Targeted Response Unit, commonly referred to as TRU is a proactive unit responsible for self initiating criminal arrests. The chart below illustrates a breakdown of arrests performed by TRU. In 2025, this highly productive unit seized 16 firearms, recovered over $43,000 worth of stolen merchandise and conducted 16 undercover operations with multiple agencies (Federal, Local and County).
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, investigations involving major drug related violent crimes, homicides, non-parental kidnappings and other exceptionally heinous crimes, when requested by the police chief of a member agency and approved by the Board of Directors. A 10-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 the 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 2025, the task force responded to nine call-outs in the West Division. The 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 protecting 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 58 call-outs, which included 16 for emergencies such as hostage or barricaded subjects, seven search warrants, and two for quick reaction force standby operations. There were no reported incidents of civil unrest.
SSERT CALL OUTS
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