Romeoville Police Receive Firearm Enforcement Grant

ROMEOVILLE, IL — Romeoville Police Department has received a $16,516 grant from the Illinois State Police for firearm enforcement.

According to a release from state police, the grants allow law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct enforcement operations for individuals whose Firearm Owner's Identification Cards have been revoked or suspended, but have failed to comply with the Firearms Owners Identification Card Act.

The enforcement focuses on individuals who have become the subject of a "Firearm Restraining Order" or "Clear and Present Danger," or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons, according to state police.

Romeoville was one of 16 departments to receive a grant.

Funding for the enforcement grants comes from the State Police Revocation Enforcement Fund.