These weapons can be 9mm or .40 caliber. Officers carry specialized duty ammunition while on the street. The range officer s responsibilities go beyond just working on the range at the police department. Twice a year Downers Grove officers need to qualify with two types of long guns now carried in squad cars. These guns include the shotgun and the AR15 rifle.
Officers utilize outdoor ranges for qualifying and run officers though a rigorous course of fire.
The Downers Grove police department takes pride in training officers to the highest level of quality and professionalism when it comes to firearm proficiency and safety.