Fall 25 OP Newsletter

POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Breast Cancer Awareness Cruiser The Orland Park Police Department marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month by unveiling a new Breast Cancer Awareness cruiser with a pink camouflage wrap and “Join the Fight” slogan. Officers driving the cruiser will wear pink patches to honor those affected by breast cancer. This initiative highlights the department’s commitment to health causes and community engagement through outreach, awareness programs and specialized training. Residents can request the cruiser at local events by emailing rwhalen@orlandpark.org to help raise awareness and spark vital conversations.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month October was national domestic violence awareness

month. During the month of October, the Orland Park Police Department collected donations ranging from cleaning supplies to clothing to donate to the Crisis Center of South Suburbia. Everything that was donated will go to help victims of domestic violence.

Badge Pinning and Swearing-In Ceremony September 15 was the Orland Park Police Department’s Badge Pinning and Swearing-In Ceremony. Congratulations to promoted Sergeants Charles Kirby and Jonathan Basinski and new Officers Eric Guzman, Dominik Tylka, Abdel Mohammed, Ryan Kammer, Owen Reidy, Christian Kowalski and Patrick Rafferty. Thank you for your dedication and service to the Orland Park community.

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