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The Orland Park Police Department’s Biannual Awards Ceremony, Badge Pinning and the Swearing in of Recently Certified Police Officers and New Sergeants
History
At the biannual Orland Park Police Department’s Awards Ceremony held during the Committee of the Whole Board Meeting, Mayor Pekau and Chief Eric Rossi will honor members of the Orland Park Police Department and community members for their heroic and selfless actions that took place from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
Recently promoted Commander Dave Ziolkowski will have his badge pinned on him by his wife Joanna.
Recently promoted Commander Scott Lefko will have his badge pinned on him by his father Joseph.
Recently promoted Lieutenant Kerry Kelly-Valan will have her badge pinned on her by her father William.
Recently promoted Lieutenant Krystina Fitzgibbon will have her badge pinned on her by her husband, Lieutenant William Fitzgibbon.
Additionally, Dave O’Connor, the Chairman of the Board of Fire and Police Commission will swear in recently promoted Sergeant Doug Kein, Sergeant Mark Kenn and Sergeant Ron Ahrendt along with five (5) new officers, Liam Moran, Patrick Murray, Mallory Janozik, Daneisha Goodman, and Angel Estrada.