Local law enforcement receives state police firearm grants

SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK of the Lostant Leaders, Federation and Shooting Sports clubs. She is the daughter of Shauna Breckenridge and John Breckenridge. She attends Putnam County High School.

The Illinois State Police has awarded almost $1 million in firearm enforcement grants to 30 law enforcement agencies across the state.

These fiscal 2023 grants were given to agencies that conducted enforcement operations for individuals whose firearms rights have been revoked or suspended, but have failed to comply with state and federal gun safety laws.

Local law enforcement agencies completed 311 details consisting of 3,557 compliance checks.

Local law enforcement agencies that have received a grant include the Peru Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and Spring Valley Police Department.

Peru received $3,918, Putnam County received $3,511 and Spring Valley received $3,069.

Lindstrom is an active member in the Saratoga Leadaways, Federation and Shooting Sports clubs. He is the son of Aaron Lindstrom and Kim Hobson. He attends Henry-Senachwine High School.

The ambassadors plan to work together on community service projects throughout the year.

If anyone would like any of the ambassadors to come to a group to speak about 4-H, call Anne Scheel at 309 364-2356.

Peru Police Department also was one of the 16 recipients for the fiscal 2024 grants, receiving another $11,925 grant.

As a result of these details 1,151 individuals were placed directly into compliance; transferring all firearms out of their possession and documenting that transfer with a firearm disposition record.