Cook County Sheriff’s Office unveils new shooting range training center in Maywood

Cook County deputies train for life-or-death situations at newly upgraded facility

From hostage rescues to active shooter situations, the drills are based on actual encounters officers have faced in the field, ensuring they’re ready for anything.

Cook County Sheriff’s Office unveils new shooting range training center in Maywood

Safety always comes first, however, as every year, every sheriff's officer has to be gun range certified.

Challenging drills for public ranges

These drills can all be adapted to run with a handgun or patrol rifle, depending on your training needs. (Todd Fletcher) Public ranges, or ranges open to the public, can be a convenient place to get in some training time, but most public ranges have restrictive rules limiting your ability to work on many of the things law enforcement officers need to practice. I’ve spent a fair amount of time at public ranges, and it can be a great place to peop…