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Park Forest Police Department welcomes newest officer

Park Forest welcomed its newest police officer to the community during Monday night’s board meeting at Village Hall. 

David Ayala was sworn in before Village board members and a roomful of onlookers. The 29-year-old was born in Harvey, Illinois, a...

IDOT awards Park Forest Police with funds for reducing traffic crashes, saving lives

The Park Forest Police Department was awarded a grant directed at saving lives and reducing traffic crashes.

For the upcoming federal fiscal year, PFPD received the 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safet...

Village to open cooling centers as dangerous heat wave is expected mid-week

The Village of Park Forest is opening cooling centers as record-breaking temperatures are expected during this week's heat wave.

The Park Forest Police Department, 200 Lakewood Boulevard, and Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, will serve as cooling ...

Several high-ranking members of the PFPD sworn in at Monday night's Board meeting

Several high-ranking members of the Park Forest Police Department were sworn in during Monday night's Board meeting at Village Hall. 

Sergeants James Kessler, Kristopher Kush, Commanders Julius Moore, Paul Morache, Deputy Chief Kristopher...

Park Forest Police Department hosts National Night Out, Unity Day

The Park Forest Police Department is participating in two events this week, focusing on bringing the community closer together.

On Tuesday night, the P.F.P.D. is hosting "National Night Out." According to its website, National Night Out is an ann...

Police Chief Rzyski gives residents advice on unwanted solicitation: 'Call the police'

Some residents took to social media and complained about unwanted solicitors coming to their doors over the last couple of weeks.

While the Park Forest Police Department confirmed no recent upticks in solicitation complaints, Chief Brian Rzyski says there ...

Park Forest PD participates in Special Olympics Illinois Torch Run, unveils newest squad car

Park Forest Police Department is participating in the Special Olympics Illinois Torch Run on Wednesday. In addition to the run, PFPD will unveil the newest squad car with a "special" theme.

The Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraisi...

Park Forest PD raises more than $3K for Special Olympics Illinois

The Park Forest Police Department announced that it raised more than $3,000 for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday during the Cop on a Rooftop campaign.

Chief Paul Winfrey said this year's donations were by far the department's "best year" in fu...

PFPD calls on residents to participate in the 2023 Cop on a Rooftop campaign

The Park Forest Police Department is once again participating in the 2023 Dunkin' Cop on a Rooftop campaign. The statewide event to raise money for Special Olympics of Illinois takes place this year on Friday, May 19, from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Last year, the ...

Park Forest Police Department takes proactive approach to combat speeding

Many residents have complained that some drivers are speeding on area roadways putting themselves and others in danger. Park Forest police are aware of speeders, and Chief Paul Winfrey said his department would remain proactive and issue citations to thos...

Park Forest Police Department reminds drivers to ‘Drop it and Drive’

Did you know nationwide 3,522 people lost their lives because of distracted driving? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in 2021, more than three thousand people died because of a growing epidemic of people texting, driving, an...

PFPD presents the Officer of the Year and Civilian Employee of the Year Awards

The Park Forest Police Department has a new officer of the year and civilian employee of the year. Park Forest Police Chief Paul Winfrey presented the awards for 2022 to Sergeant Paul Morache and Administrative Assistant Christy Coyle during the Village B...

Village of Park Forest employees gear up for the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge

Village of Park Forest employees are participating in the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Manteno on March 4 to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.

Park Forest Police Chief Paul Winfrey will lead team Park Forest 204 into frigid Lake ...

Kia and Hyundai thefts

Car thieves continue to target Kia and Hyundai vehicles across Chicagoland, including right here in Park Forest. Just recently, Park Forest police investigated two thefts involving those car makers.

With car thefts on the rise throughout the country, Park ...

Unity Day canceled

Due to inclement weather, the Park Forest Police Department's Unity Day celebration has been cancelled. There is no reschedule date for the event. Since its debut in 2016, Unity Day has grown to a community staple in Park Forest however ...

Park Forest Police to hold two community events this month

The Park Forest Police Department will host two special events this month in recognition of Youth Violence Prevention Week and Autism Awareness Month.This Saturday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, Park Forest Police, in col...

Take a stand against crime on August 6 for National Night Out

The Park Forest Police Department invites you to join them, along with 16,000 other communities across the country, in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime on August 6.Organize a gathering on your block, invite your neighbors to take part, and joi...

Police issue reminder regarding street parking after 2" of snowfall

Park Forest police chief announces plans to retire in March

Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino is closing the chapter on his law enforcement career.

Mannino will retire next month following 25 years of service with the Park Forest Police Department.

“I’ve spent my entire adult life serv...