Fall 24 OP Newsletter

POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Special Olympics Bike Ride Residents of Orland Park showed support for Illinois Special Olympics team by biking 15 miles in the Special Olympics Bike Ride. Riders took off and returned to Fattie’s Pub, enjoying a free breakfast afterwards. All proceeds benefited Special Olympics Illinois. The Orland Park Police Department is a strong supporter of Special Olympics with personnel participating in fundraising activities throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who has helped the Department help Special Olympics Illinois. Lemonade with Leo & Friends The Orland Park Police Department’s Therapy Dog, Leo, and some of his K9 friends hosted an afternoon of refreshments, face painters, give-aways, and of course, dog cuddles at the Orland Square Mall. Donations raised at the event supported the Orland Park Law Enforcement Organization. POLICE DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS National Night Out Against Crime The Orland Park Police Department, along with police departments around the country, hosted its annual National Night Out Celebration at the Orland Park Village Center. The event featured sponsor tents and booths, vehicles, food, games, live music from the Carl Sandburg Marching Eagles and of course, the OPPD K9s.

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