The Palos Park Police Department provided activity statistics for Oct. 27–Nov. 9 and shared several community notices at the Nov. 10 Village Council meeting.

Dr. Polk (Public Health & Safety/Police reporting) said the department handled roughly 2,294 calls for service in the reporting period, including 12 accident reports and multiple traffic stops. He reported patrol Unit 271 (a 2021 Ford Explorer) was deemed a total loss by the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA); IRMA will pay the village $20,006.24 as the vehicle’s actual cash value.

Staff recommended waiving the formal bid process because replacement police utility vehicles are difficult to find late in the model year and asked the council to approve the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer from the dealer at a cost of $46,489. Council approved the replacement 4–0 with one absence.

Polk also announced the department’s annual food drive (organized by the Community Service Officer Cadet Program), outlined the Palos Park Police Foundation (a local 501(c)(3) that raises funds for non‑budgeted items), and warned residents about an ongoing Apple‑Pay style scam where texts prompt a callback to a fraudulent number. He encouraged residents to verify unsolicited contacts and offered police assistance to those targeted.

The department provided contact options for donations and outreach and asked residents to report suspicious communications to the police for assistance.