Title
Vote on a Request to Approve the Ordinance Amending the Chatham County Code of Ordinances to Add New Exceptions Allowing Duly Appointed Animal Services Officers, Basic Law Enforcement Training Cadets, and Other Specifically Authorized Non-Law Enforcement Civilians to Use Law Enforcement Gun Range Facilities for Training
Abstract
Action Requested:
Vote on a Request to Approve the Ordinance Amending the Chatham County Code of Ordinances to Add New Exceptions Allowing Duly Appointed Animal Services Officers, Basic Law Enforcement Training Cadets, and Other Specifically Authorized Non-Law Enforcement Civilians to Use Law Enforcement Gun Range Facilities for Training
Introduction & Background:
The Weapons Ordinance regulates who may carry a weapon on county property. In its current form, it does not identify certain groups who may need access to the Sheriff’s gun range for training and certification purposes. This amended ordinance allows for duly appointed Animal Service officers, Basic Law Enforcement Training Cadets, and other specifically authorized non-law enforcement civilians to use law enforcement gun range facilities for training with the consent of the Sheriff.
Discussion & Analysis:
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Comp Plan Goal 8 - Become more resilient by mitigating, responding and adapting to emerging threats.
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation:
Vote to approve amended Ordinance