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Tinley Park appoints new division police commander amid questions about past article

Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Tinley Park · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The Village Board appointed Frederick Meline as division police commander effective Jan. 5, 2026. Meline disputed an "outdated" Sun-Times item he said contained inaccurate, unfounded claims and was sworn in before a unanimous vote.

The Village of Tinley Park on Dec. 16 appointed Frederick Meline as division police commander, effective Jan. 5, 2026, and the board swore him into office by roll-call vote.

Meline, introduced during the meeting, outlined 31 years of law enforcement experience including supervisory and command roles and a master’s in business administration. In brief remarks after his selection he…

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