![]() ![]() Mitchell said an estimated 80-90 percent of people who are arrested in Orland Park are repeat offenders they've been arrested in the past. The department also received 177 letters of appreciation in 2020, according to the presentation. The police department received 275,278 calls for service in 2020, which is an uptick from 2019's 209,066 calls. "Our seven robberies that occurred in Orland Park in 2020 were committed with stolen vehicles." "Unfortunately, these vehicles are being used in other cities to commit crimes," Mitchell said. He said this is due to people leaving car keys in their cars, and that when vehicles are stolen they may be used to commit other crimes elsewhere. In 2020, 28 thefts occurred and Mitchell said motor vehicle theft is one of the village's biggest problems. ![]() ![]() Motor vehicle theft increased and has been doing so since 2017, the presentation shows. "One of the reasons we have such a low crime rate is because we solve crime," Mitchell said. Orland Park reports a 100 percent arrest rate for aggravated battery. He said part of it is "COVID driven," but said the virus wasn't the only factor. The chief reported that index crime in Orland is at its lowest it has been in 26 years. Related: 'Smash & Grab' Burglary At Orland Park Target: Police | Orland Park, IL Patch 2019," Mitchell said, adding that one department store in the mall was "killing it" with turning in reports to police. We did have a slight uptick in crime in 2020 v. "Orland Park mall is one of the safest malls in the Chicagoland area, period. Property crimes have decreased from 1,337 reports in 2016 to 666 reports in 2020, according to Mitchell.ĭespite previous interactions, Mitchell said Orland Square Mall reports have been on a consistent downward trend. Motor vehicle theft slightly increased from 26 reports to 28. In 2019, 26 burglaries were reported in the village, while 13 were reported in 2020. The majority of property crimes in Orland also decreased, according to Mitchell. Related: Orland Park Trustees Call On Pritzker To Veto Police Reform Bill | Orland Park, IL Patch "The Orland Park Police Department reports we've had less violent crimes this year than we've had in 2019, despite the pandemic and the unrest," Mitchell said. The Chief used Chicago as a comparative example, saying the city had a 50 percent increase in murders and shootings last year, while pointing out Orland's decrease in violent crime. Mitchell said regional crime has been increasing. ![]()
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