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Timberlake safety committee details new body armor, long‑gun purchases and pushes training extension
Summary
The Safety Committee reviewed body armor quotes, confirmed recent purchases of long guns and ordered ammunition, and recommended extending officers' qualification deadlines while specifying Lake County Range as the preferred training site.
The Village of Timberlake Safety Committee on June 18 reviewed police equipment purchases and training timetables, reporting that the chief’s body armor has arrived and that department long guns have been purchased and are expected within about two weeks. Committee members discussed ammunition orders, range availability and instructor options.
The committee discussed a Protech (Point Blank) body armor quote that would cost $7,941 before a 25% match; the match would be covered by officers, the group said. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed receipt of a recently submitted grant application and the committee expects a response within roughly 30 days.
Chief of Police Susan Scofield said the department has ordered rifle slugs, buckshot for shotguns and duty ammunition for AR‑15s and that current stock includes only practice rounds for AR‑15s. The committee noted the department is “almost out of shotgun ammo.”
Committee members debated where to hold required qualification training. Jerry Joyce said he prefers Lake County’s facility “for consistency,” while the chief noted that OPOTA requirements are the same regardless of location. Members identified available instructors by name and qualification: Dolbin (shotgun instructor) and Wise‑Roman (shotgun and handgun instructor). Participants also discussed indoor range costs and safety considerations around ricochet.
Because Lake County’s range is booked for months, committee members recommended extending the qualification deadline and asked staff to check whether a three‑day AR‑15 course is required under existing regulations. The committee discussed that Lake County allows free range use but instructors still require payment.
The Safety Committee adjourned at 6:12 PM. The council later approved Resolution 2024‑14 at the regular meeting to extend the training deadline by 90 days to September 16 and to specify the Lake County Range as the preferred training site.
