Title
Memorandum of Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 159
History
The Village and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 159 (Union) are party to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) effective May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2028.
Representatives from the Village and Union have recently discussed the merits of changing from eight-hour shifts to twelve-hour shifts for most patrol officers. As proposed, this schedule modification calls for a temporary, trial basis effective February 1, 2026, until January 31, 2027. Officers assigned to twelve-hour shifts will be scheduled for 2,080 hours of work per year. All other provisions of the current CBA shall remain unchanged and in effect.
This agreement also requires officers assigned to twelve-hour shifts to average two traffic stops per 12-hour shift worked unless the officer is engaged in other law enforcement activities or department duties. The Illinois Quota Act, which went into effect January 1, 2015, prohibits municipalities from placing quotas on officers for the issuance of citations. The agreed-upon language in this agreement overcomes the limitations of the Illinois Quota Act by requiring traffic stops as opposed to citation or written warnings.
The Union overwhelming voted in favor (94%) of the proposed agreement.
Financial Impact
Additional personnel and equipment costs necessary to implement the agreement are detailed in the proposed FY 2026 budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 159;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute the agreement subject to Village Attorney review.