Top Story Mitchell to step down as Orland Park police chief Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Mar 24, 2022 Mar 24, 2022 Updated Oct 19, 2024 0 1 of 2 Joseph Mitchell is leaving after 27 years on the Orland Park Police force, the last two as chief, to take the same role in Wilmington. Jeff Vorva, The Times Eric Rossi, a 17-year veteran of the Orland Park Police Department, will become interim police chief. Provided Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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