Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District offered their condolences to the family of James Roche, who passed away this week. Roche had served as the attorney for the OFPD for nearly two decades, officials said.
Robert M. Buhs is credited with building the Orland Fire Protection District rising from the ranks of volunteer through serving as Fire Chief until 2003. The OFPD, which is recognized as having the highest save rate in the country, dedicated the Robert M. Buhs Education & Leadership Development Center on Friday, July 15, 2022 in his honor
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The Orland Fire Protection District is opposing the current police reform bill making its way to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (Yasmeen Sheikah/Patch)
ORLAND PARK, IL The Orland Fire Protection District released a statement opposing the current police reform bill that s making its way to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, adding to the list of officials in town that have opposed the legislation.
House Bill 3653, which the Illinois Sheriffs Association refers to as the Defund the Police bill, passed by a 60-50 vote. If passed, the bill will change use-of-force guidelines, require body cameras for every police department in the state, end cash bail, and strip collective bargaining rights relating to discipline from police unions. The Senate passed the bill in the early morning hours of Wednesday by a 32-23 vote.