The PATV position is a voluntary assignment of the Orland Park Police Department which has been designed to utilize alternative patrol techniques to address all types of criminal activity within the Village and enhance the community policing efforts of the Orland Park Police Department.  The PATV Unit is staffed by six volunteer officer who have been specially trained on the use of the PATV.

The PATV Program has been developed to accomplish the following objectives:

• The Patrol of areas generally inaccessible to a patrol vehicle such as bicycle paths, jogging paths, parks and sports complexes to enforce all state statutes, traffic laws and village ordinances.
• Enhance the community policing efforts of the Orland Park Police Department by promoting positive contacts with the public in an informal setting that will enhance communication and lead to problem solving.

The PATV Unit is available for special functions such as block parties and other community events by contacting Commander Greg Okon by e-mail or phone at (708) 349-4111.