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Forest Park OKs automated target system firing range for police

The Forest Park mayor and city council meet on the first and third Monday of each month.
The Forest Park mayor and city council meet on the first and third Monday of each month.
By Leslie Johnson
July 20, 2017

The Forest Park City Council has unanimously approved entering a contract with the Drennan Co. for a 16-person police firing range automated target system.

The Council also recently OK’d earmarking additional funds to cover the salaries and related payroll tax costs for the emergency management services department.

The city approved a resolution for the mayor to enter into a contract with DAF to pour a concrete walkway and patio for the police department firing range at Gillem Logistic Center. Councilman Dabouze Antoine opposed; councilwoman Latresa Wells abstained.

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