The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
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Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Aug. 31, 2015 - Police officer Kevin Collins, a school resource officer who works in Oak Park's Brooks Middle School, has been selected to receive the Award of Excellence from the Illinois State Board of Education's "Those Who Excel" recognition program. The award will be presented at a banquet in October.
"The selection of Officer Collins to receive this award represents an important endorsement of our school resource officer program," said Police Chief Rick C. Tanksley. "I am pleased that the state recognizes the unique value of this initiative."
Collins's nomination, in the educational service personnel category, was written and submitted by the teachers and administrators he works with every day at Brooks Middle School.
"This award highlights Officers Collins's passion for education, dedicated service to our school and tireless commitment to our students and staff," said Brooks Principal LeeAndra Khan. "We commend him on this well-deserved honor and thank him for everything he does on a daily basis to help meet the needs of the children we serve."
The School Resource Officer program places police officers in Oak Park River Forest High School, Brooks Middle School and Julian Middle School. The goals of the program are to maintain a safe, secure school environment, and to demonstrate the department’s strong interest in serving youth in Oak Park. SRO officers are chosen specifically for their interests in youth culture, including contemporary issues and concerns, as well as their ability to communicate clearly with students and educators.
On the job, the SRO officers keep the lines of communication open among students, educators, parents, school administrators and law enforcement. When called upon, they are the first point of contact for any police investigations that might take place in the school. They coordinate drills, provide input on the schools’ safety plans and speak to classes, student organizations and parent groups.
For more information on the School Resource Officer program, call 708.386.3800 or email police@oak-park.us.
Officer Kevin Collins
