October 6, 2008
LAUNCH OF "ROAD RANGE"
VICTORIA – Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety John van Dongen attended the launch of the “Road Range”, a state-of-the-art mobile shooting range purchased by the Saanich Police Department with traffic fine revenues returned to the municipality by the province of British Columbia
The range allows police officers to train in low and no-light scenarios in the self-contained and ballistically-secure unit. It also captures spent ammunition in a way that is safe for both the officers and the environment. And, it is quieter than traditional outdoor ranges.
“Acquisition of the Road Range is an excellent example of the willingness of Saanich Council to find innovative and cost-effective policing solutions – and it is in keeping with the commitment of all levels of government for greener choices,” said van Dongen.
Since 2004 the provincial government has provided 100% of traffic fine revenue to municipalities. In the last two years alone this was a total of $3.25 million that is available to Saanich to enhance public safety.
Solicitor General John Van Dongen with
Sergeant Rob Piercy from Saanich Police Department.
Solicitor General John van Dongen got a close-up look at a high-tech practice range purchased with traffic fine revenue returned to the municipality from traffic fine revenues. Firearms instructors sergeants Rob Piercy (left) and Nick Ross showed how the targets can be moved to give officers an opportunity to train at varying distances.
Solicitor General John van Dongen speaks at event to debut
Saanich Police Department road range shooting gallery.
Behind, (R) Sgt. John Price; Chief Constable Derek Egan; Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard; MLA Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Ida Chong.
(L-R) Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard; Solicitor General John van Dongen; Chief Constable Derek Egan, Saanich Police Department.
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