Project ChildSafe Comes to Countryside

The Countryside Police Department provides free firearm safety locks to local area residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide firearms safety education program. The safety locks are available on a continuous basis at the Countryside Police Department until all firearm safety locks have been distributed.

Project ChildSafe is a program developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). They have distributed millions of firearm locks throughout the country. The program is funded by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, with additional funding provided by the firearms industry.

“We encourage residents to pick up a Project ChildSafe safety lock so that they can securely store their firearm”, said Chief Timothy Swanson. “Each kit contains a safety curriculum and a cable-style gun lock. The locks fit on most types of handguns, rifles, and shotguns. The goal is to prevent a child or any other unauthorized person from accessing a firearm in your home.”

By partnering with Project ChildSafe, Countryside is participating in a growing national effort to promote firearm safety education to all gun owners. Project ChildSafe distributes gun locks to all 50 states and 5 U.S. territories.

“We are pleased to have the Countryside Police Department as a Project ChildSafe partner”, said Dee Dee Dockins, spokesperson for the program. “Project ChildSafe is an important step forward in helping ensure that all firearm owners fully understand their responsibilities with respect to the safe handling and storage of firearms.” Additional information is available at www.projectchildsafe.org.

Any questions about the program can be directed to Master Sergeant Bernie Duffy, Countryside Police Department, at (708)485-2494 or via email at bduffy@countrysidepolice.org.

Updated 05.05.08

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