By David Slavik, The Chicago Times
February 25, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Police announced that their firearm enforcement grants awarded to law enforcement agencies across Illinois saw 1,115 firearm enforcement checks and placed 472 individuals into compliance with the Firearm Owner Identification Card Act (FOID) in 2022.
According to ISP, enforcement grants were awarded to 30 law enforcement agencies to conduct enforcement operations for individuals whose FOID card had been revoked or suspended as a result of being prohibited by state or federal law. The enforcement details focused on individuals who have become the subject of a Firearm Restraining Order or Clear and Present Danger, or received a criminal conviction.
“Local law enforcement agencies know their communities best and know who poses a threat,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Grants to local law enforcement agencies galvanizes our ability to keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who pose a significant threat to themselves or others.”
ISP started tracking firearm enforcement details in May 2019 through the end of 2022. Between that time ISP conducted 1,455 details and placed 4,296 individuals into compliance by surrendering their FOID Cards, transferring all firearms out of their possession, and completing a Firearm Disposition Record.
The following law enforcement agencies were awarded firearm enforcement grants:
Aurora Police Department
Broadview Police Department
Champaign Police Department
Christian County Sheriff’s Office
Cicero Police Department
Cook County Sheriff
DeKalb police department
Harvey Police Department
Kane County Sheriff
Kankakee Police Department
Lincolnwood Police Department
Melrose Park Police Department
Moline Police Department
Montgomery Police Department
Morton grove Police Department
Naperville Police Department
Park Forest Police Department
Peru Police Department
Rolling Meadows Police Department
Posen Police Department
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
Rockton Police Department
Romeoville Police Department
Schaumburg Police Department
South Beloit Police Department
Spring Valley Police Department
St. Charles Police Department
West Chicago Police Department
Woodridge Police Department
Zion Police Department
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