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Orland Park mayor says police presence increased, cites 28 'aggravated speeders' in one month
Summary
In closing remarks at a community event, the mayor of Orland Park said the village has increased patrols, reported 15 officers on patrol and cited 28 aggravated speeders (26 mph over the limit) in a recent month, framing the effort as safety—not revenue—driven.
The mayor of Orland Park closed a community event by telling attendees the village has increased police patrols and traffic enforcement to improve safety in subdivisions.
“If you see the police cars in your subdivisions with their cruiser lights on … we now have a bigger police department,” the mayor said, reporting that 15 officers were on the streets and that village data showed 28 aggravated speeders in one month (aggravated speeding described in the remarks as 26 miles per hour over the speed limit). He emphasized the enforcement is aimed at compliance and safety rather than generating fines.
The mayor urged residents to report problem intersections; he described one recent case in which a resident’s request for enforcement at an intersection prompted a focused patrol.
The remarks followed a community conversation with Podrick Manning, deputy head of mission at the Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago, and closed an event hosted at a local restaurant. The venue owner thanked attendees and the mayor for visiting.
No formal vote or policy ordinance was announced during the remarks; the mayor framed the changes as operational enforcement measures and encouraged residents to thank officers when they see them performing traffic patrols.
