Crime & Safety
Police Chief: ‘We Are Seeing an Increase in Deaths As a Result of Heroin’ (Video)
Area police, fire and health officials served as a panel in the first of a three part video series, produced by the village, delving into the rising trend of heroin use locally, and what it will take to quell the growing abuse.
In part one of a three-part video series, local emergency service administrators offer views on the rising trend of heroin use in Orland Park and nearby towns.
Panel members include:
- Chief Tim McCarthy
- Ken Brucki
- Medical Director of Emergency Medicine Dr. Mark Netzel
- Medical Director of Emergency Medicine Dr. Silvio Morales
Deputy Chief Jerry Hughes hosted the discussion.
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