Tinley Park Approves Police Contract After Disagreement

Village Board reaches agreement with police union after months of negotiations.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Tinley Park Village Board has approved a contract with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Tinley Park Chapter 192, following months of negotiations and disagreement between the village and the police union. The union agreed to withdraw unfair labor practice charges in exchange for the village issuing retroactive payments.

Why it matters

The approval of the police contract ends a long-running dispute between the village and the police union, which had previously led to a vote of no confidence in the police chief. The agreement helps maintain labor peace and ensures continued police services for the community.

The details

According to the meeting agenda, village and union officials reached an agreement in January, and changes were made and reviewed by village officials, union attorneys and union members before the final approval. Mayor Michael Glotz thanked the village attorneys, police Chief Thomas Tilton and Village Manager Pat Carr for helping with the negotiations.

  • The Tinley Park Village Board approved the contract on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The village and union had been negotiating for 15 months prior to reaching the agreement in January 2026.

The players

Metropolitan Alliance of Police Tinley Park Chapter 192

The labor union representing Tinley Park police officers.

Michael Glotz

The mayor of Tinley Park.

Thomas Tilton

The police chief of Tinley Park.

Pat Carr

The village manager of Tinley Park.

Ray Violetto

A union representative and retired Tinley Park police detective.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.