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South Suburban Association Of Chiefs Of Police

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Lemont Residents Invited to Dispose of Unwanted Guns at Buy Back Event

The South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police is hosting a Gun Buy Back Program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at three Cook County police stations.

Lemont residents are invited to participate Saturday in a Gun Buy Back Program hosted by the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police. Three southern Cook County police departments—Calumet City, Chicago Heights and Midlothian—will accept unwanted firearms from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will also provide boxes to accept prescription drugs, for disposal by the Illinois State Police. The SSACOP will pay $100 cash in exchange for each firearm, with a maximum of $200 paid to any one person, regardless of the number of guns turned in. Firearms will must be unloaded and transported in the trunk of the vehicle or inaccessible area of a van or pickup truck, according to instructions issued by police. …

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Dan

4:20 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012

That was heavy man, bravo   more ›

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Lemont Residents Invited to Unload Unwanted Guns at Buy Back

The South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police (SSACOP) is hosting a Gun Buy Back Program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at five Cook County police stations.

Lemont residents are invited to participate Saturday in the annual Gun Buy Back Program hosted by the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police. Five southern Cook County police departments—Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Riverdale, Midlothian and Dolton—will accept unwanted firearms from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Our law enforcement and community partners look forward to hosting this important program because for all of us, one more weapon off the street means one more live that is potentially saved,” South Chicago Heights Police Chief Bill Joyce said in a press release. “Collectively, our police agencies hope that the message about gun violence resonates loud and clear, and that residents use this opportunity to become more aware about the …

Greg Alan

6:34 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

I agree with Edward. It might be a way for aging senior's to get rid of unwanted firearms, that was stashed in their closet for years...or Great Uncle John gave someone an antique pistol. The honest citizen, who has a gun for home protection, (how many of these have NO FOID card) and otherwise abides by the law, would just laugh at this proposal. Being 'protected', and getting a Conceal-Carry …   more ›

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