Police Officer Jordan Legris, who recently returned from active duty in Somalia, received a hero’s welcome June 30 when the Orland Park Police Department unveiled a 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor wrapped in his honor.
Mayor Jim Dodge, Trustees Dina Lawrence and Joanna Liotine Leafblad, Village Clerk Mary Ryan Norwell, Police Chief Eric Rossi, fellow officers and village staff gathered with Legris’ family for the surprise ceremony. The wrap honors all of the nation’s armed forces.
Legris, 35, grew up in Orland Park and graduated from Carl Sandburg High School. He joined the police department in 2014 after serving as a community service officer. In August 2024, he deployed to Somalia as a major in the Illinois Army National Guard. He was commissioned in 2008 with the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry out of Kankakee and trained at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Mayor Dodge, a veteran of the Illinois Army National Guard, said: “It’s an honor to welcome Jordan back home and to celebrate the impressive work he did for our country, so far from here. His dedication to protecting others, both at home and abroad, reflects the spirit of this community. We’re incredibly proud to have him back in Orland Park.”
After the unveiling, Legris thanked family, friends and colleagues for their support. Guests viewed the wrapped vehicle and congratulated him on his safe return.
“Officer Legris’s bravery and commitment exemplify the values of this department and the community we serve,” Chief Rossi said. “This vehicle wrap is just a small gesture compared to his selfless service overseas, but we hope it will serve as a daily reminder of the sacrifices our officers make in defense of freedom and public safety.”