Police Chiefs Discuss Challenges with Legislators
Police chiefs from across Lake County, including Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills, participated in a round-table meeting Oct. 17 with State Rep. Sid Mathias.
Area police chiefs gathered with legislators last week to raise awareness about the challenges they face in law enforcement and to request state support for local efforts. Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steve Balinksi, Vernon Hills Police Chief Mark Fleischauer and Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran were among the representatives present at the meeting, which was open only to law enforcement officials and the media. They candidly shared thoughts about funding cuts, prescription drug disposal problems and pension issues, among other concerns, with State Rep. Sid Mathias (R-53rd) and Congressman Robert Dold (R-10th). Prescription drug disposal A big challenge for some local police departments lies in carrying out prescription drug disposal …
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