![]() ![]() "Chief Mitchell is an exemplary professional whose presence will be missed," said Village Manager George Koczwara. Upon Chief Mitchell’s retirement, Deputy Chief Eric Rossi will be appointed Interim Chief of Police until a permanent chief of police is selected. Chief Mitchell is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy Class 274. ![]() In 2021, the Village of Orland Park had the lowest number of index crimes in 27 years and was recently named the eighth safest small city in America, thanks to his outstanding leadership,” said Pekau.Ĭhief Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Science from Lewis University, was the Valedictorian of the Chicago Police Academy in 1995, is a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University and has a Master's in Public Service with Distinction from DePaul University. "He has provided steadfast and dependable leadership to the men and women of the Orland Park Police Department throughout his period as chief. “Chief Mitchell has faithfully and diligently served the Village of Orland Park,” said Mayor Keith Pekau. Mitchell and the Orland Park Police Department are actively involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and fundraising for Illinois Special Olympics. The Chief’s efforts have focused on Orland Park Police Department's community and business engagement efforts, crime reduction through the use of state of the art technology and training, robust task forces, including the FBI and DEA, and village-wide initiatives such as addressing mental illness through the creation and the continuation of the department’s nationally recognized Crisis Intervention Team focusing on response to mental health related incidents and subsequent partnership with Trinity Services to better address the needs of those with mental health concerns. Mitchell also served briefly as the Interim Assistant Village Manager for the Village of Orland Park in 2019. Orland Park, IL (March 2, 2022) – After 27 years of dedicated service to the Village of Orland Park, Police Chief Joe Mitchell has announced that he will retire effective March 25, 2022.ĭuring his 27 year career in law enforcement, Chief Mitchell has taken on public safety roles of Patrol Officer, Investigator, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, Deputy Chief and finally, Chief of Police for the past two years. Orland Park Police Chief Joe Mitchell Announces RetirementĬhief Mitchell retires after devoting himself to the public safety of the Orland Park community for over 27 years
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