Some of these scenarios may include officers shooting in low light conditions or with no light at all where officers can only use a flashlight. Officers practice reloading in the dark and may have to run just prior to shooting to simulate stress conditions on the body during a stressful situation. Officers may face five targets moving toward them on the range and need to determine which targets are a threat to their life and take the appropriate action. The police department allows officers to carry a wide range of weapons while working. 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.