New Police Commander: Lead Investigator Of Lane Bryant Homicide

TINLEY PARK, IL — At Tuesday evening's Tinley Park Special Village Board meeting, two new officers and police commander were sworn in by Village Clerk Kristin Thirion and Tinley Park Police Chief Matthew Walsh.

At the board meeting, Police Commander Tim Poulos was sworn in after Walsh gave a brief speech about Poulos's accomplishments.

"These are only the cliff notes of Tim's resume, his resume is very impressive," Walsh said "He's had many accomplishments. He has vast experience working with not only members of our police department and members of our village, but many municipalities out there."

Walsh said Poulos is well respected by many and that he's worked on several task forces both locally and federal. The chief also noted that Poulos was a lead investigator from 2018 to the present on the 2008 Lane Bryant Homicide Investigation, adding Poulos had also been an investigator on the case for at least 10 years.

According to Walsh, Poulos co-founded the police department's forensic unit. Walsh said various departments come to Tinley Park police to get forensic information from telephones and more.

"After the interviews and based on his experience, we've selected Tim," Walsh said. "I can't wait to get started and start working with him."

"I'd like to thank the mayor, the board and the village manager for giving me the opportunity to serve in this really exciting position for me, but also a very important position for the village. I hope I do y'all proud," Poulos said. "I'm looking forward to my new challenges in the position."

Poulos recognized his wife, children and friends, thanking them for coming to the meeting in support of his new position. The commander said his wife Patty is his rock, and that he's proud of his children who are both police officers as well.

Along with Poulos, Ahmad Allan was sworn in as a police officer at the meeting. Walsh said Allan is a former South Holland police officer and also worked for the Frankfort Police Department. Allan speaks fluent Arabic and Walsh said the department is fortunate to have him.

"I'd just like to thank the village board and the mayor for this opportunity," Allan said while complimenting the investigations department. "I'm glad I'm here and I'm looking forward to serving this community for the next 30 years."

Officer Kyle Heneghan was also sworn in as a police officer at the meeting. Walsh said Heneghan transitions to Tinley Park after working part-time with the Rockdale Police Department and full-time with the University of Chicago. Walsh said the department is glad to have Heneghan.

"I grew up here for 26 years and the end game was always Tinley Park. So I thank the village, mayor and the board for giving me this opportunity."

All three speeches and inductions can be seen on the Village of Tinley Park's YouTube page.